The Perimenopause Parade
Finally, a colorful guide to the hormonal circus you never signed up for.
Meet Tina
Tina Janczura DaSilva is a writer, global communications executive, podcast co-host, mom, and wife who transforms complex, emotionally layered experiences into stories that feel simple, relatable, and deeply shared. With more than 20 years in communications—and as someone navigating perimenopause herself—she brings clarity, humor, and heart to life stages many women quietly question on their own.
The Perimenopause Parade was sparked one night while reading her daughter a bedtime story about feelings. In that moment, Tina realized that grown-ups deserve the same compassion and reassurance we so naturally offer children—especially during life’s messiest transitions. Tina lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Adam, and their children, Emerson and Rhea.
Welcome to the Circus
One day you’re feeling confident and energized. The next, you’re crying over nothing, snapping at everyone, forgetting words, and wondering if your body has joined a secret rebellion.
Welcome to perimenopause—and the parade of emotions that comes with it.
The Perimenopause Parade is a humor-meets-heart picture book for women navigating this wildly unpredictable stage of life. Through playful rhyme and charming illustrations, readers meet a cast of animal friends—from a weepy kitten and a hangry raccoon to an anxious deer and an exhausted bear—each representing a very real perimenopause emotion.
This parade isn’t here to overwhelm you. It’s here to guide you.
With warmth and wit, the story invites readers to honor their emotions, find compassion in the chaos, and remember they’re not broken—they’re evolving. Perfect as a gift or self-love reminder, this book says what every woman needs to hear:
You’re not alone. Everything you need is within you.
In the Spotlight
From podcast chats to articles that put words to the struggle, see where Tina and her animal friends are making noise.
Featuring My Hot & Hormonal Animal Friends
You don't have to navigate this alone. Inside the book, you'll find a whole cast of characters who feel exactly the way you do. Take a sneak peak at some of my friends who you’ll meet in the parade.
Spewing fire and bringing the heat—completely uninvited.
Soothing her sweet soul after crying all through the night.
Begging for sleep while trying to resist the urge to doom-scroll.
Currently simmering with a look that says "don't even think about it".
Fierce, gorgeous, and finally ready to let her voice pierce.
Moving at a much slower pace thanks to a thick cloud of brain fog.
Read it and Weep
Sometimes you’re the peacock, but today? Today you might just be a sweet, sad pug who needs a big hug. If you’ve ever found yourself weeping for no reason or wondering why your forties are making you this mad, this book was written for you. The Perimenopause Parade is here to show you that you aren't alone.
Grab a copy, grab a tissue, put on your fluffiest robe and your coziest socks, and brace yourself for the parade!
"A total surprise—bam, out of the blue! This parade didn't overwhelm me; it guided me. It’s the ‘I get it’ gift every woman needs to give herself when the world feels like a loud, hormonal circus."
"The illustrations are charming, but the message is fierce. It’s a gentle reminder to 'honor the turtle' and remind the 'fit dog' that life isn’t a race. I haven't felt this seen by a book since I was five."
"I bought this for my sister, but I ended up keeping it for the 'Side-Eye Snake' alone. It’s witty, creative, and deeply passionate about making sure no woman feels like a 'hot mess' in isolation."
"Finally, a book that validates the 'Foggy Turtle' days. Tina puts into words the exact things that perplex me about this stage of life, all while making me feel like I’m part of a very sweaty, very supportive club."
"I never thought a rhyming book about a 'Hormonal Raccoon' would be the thing that finally made me stop overthinking my overthinking. It’s the perfect bedside companion for the nights the 'Hot-Flashing Dragon' decides to visit."
"I finally understand why I roar like a lion one minute and weep like a pug the next. This book is the big hug my hormones have been begging for."
"The 'Panicked Deer' page is my life story. I literally told my husband 'ChatGPT said my organs are fried' last week. I feel so seen."
"A beautiful reminder to look for the cardinal in the bright blue skies. This book helped me realize that my peace and joy are the ultimate prize."
"Finally, a guide that doesn't throw in the towel. It reminds me that this crazy ride is just a next stage of life with new friends to guide me."
"I bought this for my best friend who was feeling 'tiny and small' like the jittery horse. We both ended up laughing until we cried like the hyena."
"A total surprise—bam, out of the blue! This parade didn't overwhelm me; it guided me. It’s the ‘I get it’ gift every woman needs to give herself when the world feels like a loud, hormonal circus."
"The illustrations are charming, but the message is fierce. It’s a gentle reminder to 'honor the turtle' and remind the 'fit dog' that life isn’t a race. I haven't felt this seen by a book since I was five."
"I bought this for my sister, but I ended up keeping it for the 'Side-Eye Snake' alone. It’s witty, creative, and deeply passionate about making sure no woman feels like a 'hot mess' in isolation."
"Finally, a book that validates the 'Foggy Turtle' days. Tina puts into words the exact things that perplex me about this stage of life, all while making me feel like I’m part of a very sweaty, very supportive club."
"I never thought a rhyming book about a 'Hormonal Raccoon' would be the thing that finally made me stop overthinking my overthinking. It’s the perfect bedside companion for the nights the 'Hot-Flashing Dragon' decides to visit."
"I finally understand why I roar like a lion one minute and weep like a pug the next. This book is the big hug my hormones have been begging for."
"The 'Panicked Deer' page is my life story. I literally told my husband 'ChatGPT said my organs are fried' last week. I feel so seen."
"A beautiful reminder to look for the cardinal in the bright blue skies. This book helped me realize that my peace and joy are the ultimate prize."
"Finally, a guide that doesn't throw in the towel. It reminds me that this crazy ride is just a next stage of life with new friends to guide me."
"I bought this for my best friend who was feeling 'tiny and small' like the jittery horse. We both ended up laughing until we cried like the hyena."
"A total surprise—bam, out of the blue! This parade didn't overwhelm me; it guided me. It’s the ‘I get it’ gift every woman needs to give herself when the world feels like a loud, hormonal circus."
"The illustrations are charming, but the message is fierce. It’s a gentle reminder to 'honor the turtle' and remind the 'fit dog' that life isn’t a race. I haven't felt this seen by a book since I was five."
"I bought this for my sister, but I ended up keeping it for the 'Side-Eye Snake' alone. It’s witty, creative, and deeply passionate about making sure no woman feels like a 'hot mess' in isolation."
"Finally, a book that validates the 'Foggy Turtle' days. Tina puts into words the exact things that perplex me about this stage of life, all while making me feel like I’m part of a very sweaty, very supportive club."
"I never thought a rhyming book about a 'Hormonal Raccoon' would be the thing that finally made me stop overthinking my overthinking. It’s the perfect bedside companion for the nights the 'Hot-Flashing Dragon' decides to visit."
"I finally understand why I roar like a lion one minute and weep like a pug the next. This book is the big hug my hormones have been begging for."
"The 'Panicked Deer' page is my life story. I literally told my husband 'ChatGPT said my organs are fried' last week. I feel so seen."
"A beautiful reminder to look for the cardinal in the bright blue skies. This book helped me realize that my peace and joy are the ultimate prize."
"Finally, a guide that doesn't throw in the towel. It reminds me that this crazy ride is just a next stage of life with new friends to guide me."
"I bought this for my best friend who was feeling 'tiny and small' like the jittery horse. We both ended up laughing until we cried like the hyena."
"A total surprise—bam, out of the blue! This parade didn't overwhelm me; it guided me. It’s the ‘I get it’ gift every woman needs to give herself when the world feels like a loud, hormonal circus."
"The illustrations are charming, but the message is fierce. It’s a gentle reminder to 'honor the turtle' and remind the 'fit dog' that life isn’t a race. I haven't felt this seen by a book since I was five."
"I bought this for my sister, but I ended up keeping it for the 'Side-Eye Snake' alone. It’s witty, creative, and deeply passionate about making sure no woman feels like a 'hot mess' in isolation."
"Finally, a book that validates the 'Foggy Turtle' days. Tina puts into words the exact things that perplex me about this stage of life, all while making me feel like I’m part of a very sweaty, very supportive club."
"I never thought a rhyming book about a 'Hormonal Raccoon' would be the thing that finally made me stop overthinking my overthinking. It’s the perfect bedside companion for the nights the 'Hot-Flashing Dragon' decides to visit."
"I finally understand why I roar like a lion one minute and weep like a pug the next. This book is the big hug my hormones have been begging for."
"The 'Panicked Deer' page is my life story. I literally told my husband 'ChatGPT said my organs are fried' last week. I feel so seen."
"A beautiful reminder to look for the cardinal in the bright blue skies. This book helped me realize that my peace and joy are the ultimate prize."
"Finally, a guide that doesn't throw in the towel. It reminds me that this crazy ride is just a next stage of life with new friends to guide me."
"I bought this for my best friend who was feeling 'tiny and small' like the jittery horse. We both ended up laughing until we cried like the hyena."
Build Your Survival Kit
Sometimes just a book isn't enough—you need a journal to vent in or a card to send to the friend who’s also crying over nothing today.
Enjoy our collection of reminders that you’re not crazy—you just need a warm fudge brownie.
The "Hormonal Raccoon" Midnight Snack Plate
A ceramic, judgment-free zone for the nights you're caught inhaling a cake by the light of the fridge.
The "Foggy Turtle" Oversized Tote
A sturdy canvas bag designed for someone moving at a slower pace. It’s large enough to hold your keys, your phone, and all the other things you’ve currently lost to the brain fog.
"Weepy Kitten" Luxury Tissues
For when you start weeping like a sweet, sad pug and realize you just need a big hug. Soft enough for a kitten, but strong enough for a midnight sob session.
The "Hot-Flashing Dragon" Bamboo Fan
When you wake up feeling hot as a flame, this is your primary defense. Use it to unleash your fire and let your fierce voice pierce the heat.
"Overwhelmed Bear" Sleep Mask
A gentle reminder to encourage the bear to sleep instead of staying up to doom-scroll. Blocks out the stars so you can finally stop howling at the moon.
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