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Body Basics - A supportive introduction to puberty and body changes for girls 8+

  • InPowered Yoga 2220 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL, 60625 United States (map)

Led by pediatrician Jess Reggie, this workshop is for girls (children who will menstruate) age 8 and up who haven't started puberty yet or are in its early stages.

Attend as a child-adult pair to learn together and open up conversations that might otherwise feel awkward. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or trusted grown-up, attending together helps create safety and comfort around topics that matter—making it easier to continue these conversations at home.

Together, you'll explore the fundamentals: how bodies work and grow, what makes boys' and girls' bodies different, and the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty. We'll talk about periods in an age-appropriate way, discuss respect and boundaries for your own body and others', and navigate the emotions that come with growing up. We'll also cover age-appropriate conversations about gender identity and expression, because understanding ourselves includes understanding the many ways people experience and express gender.

This is a safe, judgment-free space for curious questions and honest conversations—helping girls feel informed, confident, and supported as they grow.

What will you learn?

  • Introduction to your body and its parts

  • What puberty does to our bodies and brains

  • Rules about respect for your body and others’ bodies

  • Introduction to periods

  • Emotions

  • Review concepts of sex, gender, and gender expression

  • How boys and girls biology are different


Hosted at InPowered Therapy and led by Turning Teen
Founded by Dr. Lisa and Dr. Carrie, Turning Teen helps families talk openly about puberty, bodies, and sex. Their programs, led by medical and mental health professionals, provide accurate, age-appropriate information to make these conversations more comfortable for kids and their caregivers.

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