Speaking ‘franklie’ with families about growing up
Franklie brings kids and their trusted adults together to explore puberty, periods, bodies and boundaries with confidence, curiosity and care.
Our next workshops
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Period & Puberty
May 9th, 2026 - Brunswick Heads - 1PM to 4PM
A warm, practical workshop for young women aged 8–13 and their parent, guardian or trusted adult.
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Period & Puberty
July 25, 2026 - 1PM to 4PM (Location TBC)
A warm, practical workshop for young women aged 8–13 and their parent, guardian or trusted adult.
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Young Men's Puberty
Waitlist Open - Date TBC
A warm, practical workshop for young men aged 8–13 and their parent, guardian or trusted adult.
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Dads & Daughters
Waitlist Open - Date TBC
A warm, practical workshop for young women aged 8–13 and their dads.
Why a puberty workshop?
Take the pressure off grown-ups
You do not need to have all the answers or know exactly where to start. We gently guide the conversation, cover the important bits and give you simple language to keep using at home.
Make growing up feel normal
Learning alongside peers helps kids see that puberty, periods and body changes are part of growing up, not something to hide or feel embarrassed about. It can be especially powerful when they come with friends.
Give kids real-life tools
Kids leave with clearer knowledge, more confidence and practical words they can use to ask questions, understand their bodies and speak up when something does not feel right.
What to Expect
A warm, hands-on workshop for kids and their trusted adults. We’ll mix simple education, creative activities and gentle conversation prompts, so growing up feels a little less awkward and a lot more supported.
Ages
Best for children aged 8-13 years old
Dates
May 9, 2026, July 25, 2026 & Oct 10, 2026
Time
1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST
Location
Wheel of Life Studio, Brunswick Heads
Frequently
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Questions
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Franklie workshops are designed for children aged 8–13 and their trusted adult. That might be a parent, carer, aunty, grandma, godparent, older sibling or another grown-up they feel safe with.
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No. The workshop is designed to support children before, during or just after the first stages of puberty. It can be especially helpful before big changes begin, so children have the language and confidence to understand what is happening.
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Our first workshop focuses mostly on puberty and periods, so it may be especially relevant for girls and children who will experience periods. We use inclusive, age-appropriate language and welcome families who feel the workshop is a good fit for their child. We are working on creating new workshops for boys & their trusted adults. Watch this space and sign up for our newsletter.
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We’ll explore puberty, body changes, periods, feelings, self-care, privacy, boundaries and how to ask questions at home. The session is practical, age-appropriate and designed to feel warm rather than overwhelming.
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Franklie workshops are designed for children and their trusted adults to attend together. The goal is to help families build shared language and confidence, so the conversations can continue at home.
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Yes, in most cases. Please check the ticket options or get in touch if you would like to bring siblings, cousins or friends together.
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No. Children are welcome to join in at their own comfort level. There will be opportunities to talk, make, listen and ask questions, but no one will be put on the spot.
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That is completely normal. Franklie was created because these conversations can feel awkward at first. The workshop is designed to make things feel lighter, warmer and easier to talk about.
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Franklie workshops are educational and are not a substitute for medical advice. If you have concerns about your child’s health, development or wellbeing, please speak with a qualified health professional.
Our Story
It would have been cool to say we went through puberty together. We didn’t.
We actually met during another huge life transition: pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. Leah was Cécile’s midwife and became an incredible source of support before, during and after that chapter.
So when Cécile started dreaming up a warmer, more honest way to help families talk about puberty, periods and growing up, Leah was the obvious person to call.
As luck would have it, Leah had already run similar period workshops and brought the kind of calm, practical experience families need in the room. Cécile brought the brand, education and community-building side.
Together, we created Franklie: a place for families to ask big questions, learn useful things and speak more openly about growing up.
“Puberty is such a confusing time. You are still a child, with all that wonderful naivete and innocence, but your body is changing, and you're self-conscious and curious about its impact on others all at the same time.”
— Maïmouna Doucouré, Film director
Got Questions?
Got a question about our workshops, what we cover or whether it’s the right fit for your family? Send us a note.