72: DIG IN: School Anxiety, Lost Toy Stories, and Ending Period Stigma

In this week’s Dig In, Becki’s asking for some advice on how to help manage her son’s anxiety about going to school. Jo and Zo share some of your amazing stories about rescuing beloved lost toys. Plus - we’re joined by Dr Natalie Brown to talk about the research she’s been doing into improving period education.

You can watch the Bodyform ‘Never Just a Period’ advert that Jo & Zoe discuss here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFYcj2sJ3A

To find the education resources Natalie mentions, head to: https://www.periodeducation.org/resources

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Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
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