On a recent flight, I faced an unexpected moment that tested my preparedness. As we settled in, my daughter leaned over and whispered, “Dad, I think my period started!” Thinking fast, I handed her the emergency pad I always carry, and she rushed to the bathroom. Five minutes later, the flight attendant approached with a concerned look and said, “Sir, your daughter…” My
heart raced, wondering what had happened. Turns out, she’d handled it like a champ, but the attendant noticed her distress and wanted to check in. I couldn’t be prouder of her composure, and it reminded me how important it is to be ready for anything—especially with teens! The rest of the flight went smoothly, and we shared a quiet laugh about it later. To all the dads out there: keep an emergency kit handy—it might just save the day!
