I remember denying the fact that my first period was happening by being like, I dont know, maybe I got a cut or something? and my mom responding with, Dont worry, I wont make a big deal about it.
When Tera Penoyer found out that her 11-year-old daughter had started her menstrual cycle, the Michigan mom immediately knew what to do: Throw a party. "We had red balloons and posters that said ...