Puberty + adolescence education for youth and the grown-ups who raise them in Hattiesburg, MS. Evidence-Based. Family-Centered. Arts-Infused.
08/08/2026
In our last class, my 5th graders curated their own period kits with supplies they picked out with their parents before class. It was incredibly fun, practical, empowering, and yes… kinda chic.
So here’s a little glimpse into the other confidence-boosting, incredibly fun, and seriously kinda chic things we’re doing in Body Basics Grade 5.
There’s only FOUR SPOTS LEFT in our upcoming cohort for Body Basics Grade 5! Visit www.bodybasicswithbella.com or message me to enroll today.
Body Basics is about SO much more than just teaching kids about body changes. It’s about building confidence, self-esteem, true belonging through a small group format, and establishing a communication pathway between you and your kiddo during one of life’s most challenging transitions.
If you have a kiddo between the ages of 9-11, this is the program for you. Don’t believe me? Hear from Body Basics parents:
🗣️ “I cannot thank you enough for how wonderful this program has been for our girls. It’s been so great to see these relationships form over the past few weeks. These girls truly share a special bond!“
🗣️ “I sent out information to my kid’s entire class today because we have just so enjoyed this program and highly recommend it to all the girls in her age range!”
🗣️ “I am honestly so jealous that this kind of class wasn’t around when I was this age. If you have a girl around 5th grade, please consider signing up! It has been so wonderful.”
Enroll your kiddo in our upcoming Body Basics Grade 5 cohort at www.bodybasicswithbella.com. ❤️
This has been one of my favorite moments from my current Body Basics Grade 5 cohort. Watch as they engage in the process of discovery - how discomfort becomes curiosity, curiosity because discovery, discovery becomes joy, and joy becomes confidence.
This is what happens when learning replaces fear (with a little help from water + food dye!). This is the core memory that every adolescent deserves, and this is why I created Body Basics with Bella.
The best part? This is only class FIVE of TWELVE! The kiddos have a ways to go together and they have already mastered one of our core Group Agreements: “Giggles are welcome.”
My next cohort for this program only has four spots left and welcomes kiddos ages 9-11, or grades 4-6. Classes will be on Wednesdays from 6PM-7:30PM after school in Hattiesburg, MS, beginning in September. Schedules will be made with enrolled families soon. Don’t wait to enroll - message me with questions!
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07/31/2026
Since sharing that we’re now enrolling for our Body Basics Grade 5 Fall Cohort, I have received so much love and support from some of the moms in my current cohort. Receiving this kind of feedback, unprompted testimonials, and encouragement means everything to me, and I’m so grateful for the thoughtfulness that goes into these posts. ❤️
We’ve also received three new enrollments for our upcoming cohort in the last two days! To those new families, welcome to the Body Basics experience. I can’t wait to start this journey with you!
Thank you again mommas, and see you next class! 🫶💖 Jennifer Carson Timidaiski Courtney Tesh Rachel Spinner Lahasky Laura Kolberg Peterhoff
07/28/2026
We are now enrolling for our Body Basics Grade 5 Fall 2026 cohort! 🎉
Families with kiddos ages 9-11, or in grades 4-6, are encouraged to enroll today to secure one of the few spots in this intentionally small group program. All classes take place in or near Hattiesburg, MS. Learn more and enroll in the 12-week program online today 👉 https://www.bodybasicswithbella.com/body-basics-grade-5
Wondering what our summer cohort is up to? 🧐💖
They are having so much fun, and we're hardly halfway through the program! By Class Two, students were saying, "I know I barely know you guys, but I already feel like I can tell you anything." By Class Three, they were making plans to go bra shopping and make period kits together.
At home each week, Body Basics students ask their mom a prompt from their Time Together Journal. "What was your first period like?" "Did anyone talk to you about your body growing up?" "What was it like to develop breasts?" At the start of each class, they share back what their moms told them during Time Together. While this proved to feel awkward at first, they are getting the hang of it and are even looking forward to hearing about everyone's Time Together!
We've already had TWO period parties for two of the kiddos who got their first periods during the program, consisting of special party hats, red candy, bloody cupcakes, and lots of giggles. They shared that, while periods can hurt or be uncomfortable, being able to talk about it in Body Basics helps them feel prepared, supported, and less alone.
Through this program, Body Basics students are learning that awkward can be okay. These topics may feel uncomfortable, but they are important and not as scary as they thought they were. As we approach Class 5, they are even starting to display confidence as they enter the classroom.
And after every class, I'm reminded why Body Basics is so important for adolescents and their families.
Enroll in our next cohort today at bodybasicswithbella.com. ❤
07/21/2026
We had a wonderful time talking with families at the Petal Family Health & Resource Fair last week! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk about puberty, parenting, and all things Body Basics. The kiddos especially loved Ruby - our resident stuffed uterus (and Gem and Jewel, her ovaries)!
Thank you to First Bridge for hosting us and for putting on a fantastic event!