Girlhood-Charlotte

01/09/2026

GH-C is ecstatic to announce the official launch of Womenhood-Charlotte (WH-C) in February 2026! WH-C brings expert menopausal guidance and conversations to you and your girlfriends in the comfort of your home!

Led by our medical team, Dr. Astrid Jain, who is a Menopause Society Certified Ob-Gyn with almost 30 years of clinical experience and Anna Smith, BSN, who is an experienced nurse dedicated to women’s health. This dynamic duo will share expert menopausal advice with evidence based information and practical tips. Enjoy this intimate yet interactive experience alongside your closest friends. We provide the opportunity, you pick the time and place.

Join us to learn how best to optimize your health and wellness in menopause! Bookings for classes will be available soon. Follow us on IG at

https://www.instagram.com/womanhood_charlotte?igsh=MWE0ODVkZGNrbXZpcA==

09/23/2025

At GH-C, we know the transformation during puberty can go in many directions. Supporting this journey involves nuturing the emotional and social development especially in the context of modern day pressures our girls face.

Girls are especially unique in their technology and social media use. Kristin Mountcastle, founder of Growing our Girls, is a mom of 3 girls. She curates wonderful workshops and events for girls and moms. Check out her upcoming speaker event on navigating social media with our girls. Tickets sell out fast! Reserve your seat soon!

https://www.growingourgirls.com/events/what-girls-do-differently-on-social-media-an-afternoon-with-beatrice-moise

08/31/2025

08/25/2025

We’ve had a busy end of summer leading several Girlhood classes. Thank you moms and daughters for investing time in us! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Remember, the conversation starts with us but should continue at home. Embrace this time of growth and empowerment!

Let’s keep spreading puberty positivity! Book a class with us! Contact us at girlhoodcharlotte@gmail.com
Girlhood-Charlotte Mary Smutney Queen

06/25/2025

Excited and grateful for our summer collaboration as guest speakers of Athena’s Path, Michelle Icard’s summer camp series held at various locations throughout Charlotte. GH-C will highlight the important aspects of puberty as part of this empowering middle school camp for girls. Here’s to supporting our girls with real and practical information.
Girlhood-Charlotte Michelle Icard - Author and SpeakerMary Smutney Queen

06/02/2025

10 tween girls with their 10 amazimg moms shared a fun filled afternoon to talk PUBERTY! We shared the in and outs of puberty, answered lots of thoughtful questions, shared tons of giggles and yes, a few “cringy” moments happened too. This was our hostess’s second party for her middle daughter and we surprised them with our teen daughters who inspired GH-C to join as co-leaders. To share in these conversations twice with our own teens alongside us made it even more special. Thank you again for believing in us and supporting our mission of raising strong girls into stronger women. Mary Smutney QueenGrowing Our Girls

04/17/2025

GH-C is excited to share puberty conversations as guest speakers at the Athena’s Path summer camps this summer! We look forward to a fun and enriching collaboration!

04/08/2025

This is a great article from on how to discuss tampon use with your daughter. In our puberty classes we let the girls open a tampon and manipulate it and practice inserting it in a model. If you want more info about Girlhood Charlotte, check out our website: www.girlhoodcharlotte.com or send us an email: girlhoodcharlotte@gmail.com

https://www.metroparent.com/parenting/tweens-teens/teaching-your-daughter-how-to-use-a-tampon/

Want to teach your daughter how to use a tampon? A local doctor weighs in with tips and information for parents.

03/28/2025

Join the party! Book a puberty class before summer starts. Dates are filling up!

03/20/2025

We are thrilled and honored to be featured in Shout Out North Carolina digital magazine this month!

https://shoutoutnorthcarolina.com/meet-mary-diep-queen-nguyen-co-founders-of-girlhood-charlotte-nurse-pediatrician/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJXoBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbL528kr0-2kAReTWLPP2YVgHJI8Q290Nvqqpar8FI7VSDP-HHY0E9iWKQ_aem_wPC87kjGo_5aL0Wc5ImIcQ