Perimenopause marks a profound physical and emotional shift that too often goes unspoken. For generations, it’s been a quiet passage—one whispered about, if mentioned at all. Yet behind the silence lies a reality that touches every person with a uterus: changes in mood, sleep, memory, and identity that can feel confusing and isolating.

This blog post explores how hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect mood, self-image, and mental well-being—and reminds us that these experiences are both valid and common. By bringing perimenopause into open conversation, we create space for understanding, compassion, and the possibility of reconnecting with ourselves in new ways.

Celebrate fall with screen-free, nature-based Social Emotional Adventure Groups. After full October day camps, we’re launching small outdoor programs that build friendship skills, confidence, and creativity through play, animals, and imaginative themes. Registration and updates on our site.

With a potential teachers’ strike in the air, kids notice the uncertainty. This guide shows parents how to talk plainly, validate big feelings, watch for stress, and strengthen the support networks that keep children grounded.