Preteen and teenage years can be really rough for young girls, especially considering they'll get their first periods during this time.
While adjusting to this crazy physiological change is hard enough, having it happen all of the sudden when you don't have any supplies can be absolutely mortifying. That's why Detroit teacher Kristin Heavner came up with a great way to help her students deal with unexpected menstruation.
When girls in Heavner's class at University Prep Academy Middle School start their periods and don't have a tampon or pad on hand, they know to ask her for one of her special care packs.
