The Period Academy
The Period Academy
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We teach your kids about periods.

A fun, easy, and empowering period talk for kids ages 8-14 (and their parents too).

A nurse‑led period talk that's kid‑friendly (and parent‑approved).

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Watch the Video

Nurse Al, a registered women's health nurse and mom, guides you and your child through a short illustrated lesson.

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Learn Together

Correct anatomical terms, no made‑up nicknames, no sex talk; just the facts about periods, hormones, and resources.

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Feel Ready

By the end, your kid will know what to expect when they get their period, and you've opened a lifelong conversation.

Meet Nurse Al

Nurse Al

Al Zonsius, MSN, WHNP, CNM

  • • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  • • Certified Nurse-Midwife
  • • 10+ years clinical and community education

When friends kept asking how to start “the period talk,” Al created The Period Academy. Now thousands of families use her nurse‑vetted, mom‑tested approach to turn an awkward milestone into an empowering memory.

Kid‑friendly illustrations led by 4 animated friends
No reproduction content—strictly periods & puberty
Designed to strengthen parent‑child connection
Encourages a positive, shame‑free mindset
What We Teach

Choose Your Package

Select the option that best fits your needs - both packages include our expert-led educational video.

Video Only

Educational, engaging video for a comfortable conversation

$14.95
  • 45-minute educational video
  • 7-day unlimited access
  • Parent discussion prompts
  • Period starter book
  • Period starter kit
  • Heating pad

Period Kit + Video

Everything needed for education and readiness, plus free shipping

$34.95
  • 45-minute educational video
  • 7-day unlimited access
  • Parent discussion prompts
  • Period starter book
  • Period starter kit
  • Heating pad

Buying for someone else? Select “Send as a gift” during checkout.