The Puberty Podcast
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When a Younger Kid Hangs Out with Older Kids…
37:12
A listener shared her concern about her early-blooming 7th grade daughter hanging out with 8th and 9th graders. She’s asking a version of a very big, very common question: how should adults manage the known risks to a younger kid in a social dynamic without irritating or alienating that same kid enough that they run straight into the arms of the older crowd? Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward To bring us to your school or community email communications@orderofmagnitude.co To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 30, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Disappearing Breast Buds
19:01
This super common question comes our way regularly: Is it normal for breast buds to appear and disappear? (Often followed by: because it happened to my kid!). The short answer is a resounding YES. This episode offers the longer answer. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward To bring us to your school or community email communications@orderofmagnitude.co To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 26, 2023 |
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Dopamine in the Adolescent Brain
46:18
Dopamine is the famous – and somewhat infamous – feel good neurochemical in the brain. Neuropsychologist Molly Colvin returns to The Puberty Podcast, this time to explain adolescent moods, decisions and actions given where they are along the path of brain maturation and their heightened sensitivity to dopamine. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 23, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Parenting Whack-A-Mole
24:39
A parent wrote in with a wonderful question about how to manage the increasing demands of his tweens and teens. When one is having an issue, is there a way to find balance with the others who still deserve (and need!) attention? Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 19, 2023 |
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Importance of Sunscreen and How to Get Kids to Wear It!
34:57
Sleep and food may dominate the chorus of parenting battles, but sunscreen is a highly predictable seasonal interloper. Wearing it prevents skin cancers (and wrinkles!), yet our less-than-consequential-thinking kids often refuse to (or worse yet, they flat-out lie). This episode is all about sunscreen – different types and ingredients and SPFs – and how the heck to get a kid to actually use it. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 16, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Situationships, Hook-Up Culture, and the Absence of Adults
23:25
We received an excellent question from a listener in response to our Season 1 episode about hook-up culture featuring OOMLA interns. Can the current reality of situationships be chalked up to things like the lack of parental voice at the end of a phone line, no intimidating person when you ring the doorbell, and other absences that were unimaginable when we were growing up? Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 12, 2023 |
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Study Skills with Dr. Tori Cordiano
46:13
Back by popular demand, clinical psychologist Dr. Tori Cordiano explains study skills: from setting realistic expectations to understanding how they evolve over time. Tori is a Puberty Podcast favorite because she offers clear advice and guidance that will save us adults from completely losing it! Show Notes: Tori Cordiano Insta and Tori Cordiano newsletter sign-up and website Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 09, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! When does someone need to wear a bra?
24:30
Questions swirl around bras: Does a kid need to wear one? When should they start? What type should they wear? The list goes on and on, and we cover all of it. Spoiler alert: the answer often boils down to it all depends… Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 05, 2023 |
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Birth Control Pills for Tweens?
45:19
Listener questions can open up profoundly important conversations. Like this one, that asks whether their menstruating 10-year old daughter should start taking a birth control pill because the family lives in a state where abortion is illegal even in the case of rape. We answer from every angle, wading into medical, parental, social, and emotional considerations. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
May 02, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?!: In Judy Blume We Trust
26:29
The author of our own puberty narratives — literally — is coming to theaters everywhere this weekend. Judy Blume’s stigma-shattering story “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” has been adapted into film more than 50 years after its initial publication. There’s so much to say about the impact of this story, then and now. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 28, 2023 |
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Peggy Orenstein Moves Beyond Sex
46:05
It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t been gobsmacked by Peggy Orenstein’s chronicles of adolescence, laid out in her books Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex. During peak COVID, Peggy wrote on a new and wildly unrelated topic: Unraveling dives into the hilarious and harsh realities of raising teens while anticipating an empty nest. We talk to her about all of it! Show Notes: Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 25, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?!: Finding Balance
22:16
Caregivers of tweens and teens sit in the middle of the family sandwich, looking out for kids and aging parents, but often stretched so thin we can’t even identify — let alone meet — our own needs. This episode is all about how to ask for the help we need, finding balance so that we can look after ourselves as well as everyone else. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 21, 2023 |
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Cosmetic Procedures in Kids
39:56
There’s lots to say on a controversial subject that ranges from hair removal to nose jobs. We explore it all with one reigning principle: leave your judgment at the door. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 18, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?!: Managing Chronic Illness through Adolescence
38:15
When 19-year-old Henry was in the 4th grade, he received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. His tween and teen years were intertwined with chronic illness, but he made the conscious choice not to be defined by it — instead, becoming a multi-sport athlete and fiercely independent adolescent. Then, sophomore year of high school, a second, separate medical challenge came his way. Adults and kids will all be inspired by Henry as he shares his personal journey on this special episode. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 14, 2023 |
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Raising Kids Through Health Challenges with Dr. Kelly Fradin
40:54
We welcome Dr. Kelly Fradin back to the podcast to discuss a highly complex aspect of parenting: managing kids’ medical diagnoses and subsequent challenges. Her new book, Advanced Parenting, is an empathetic guide designed to help adults understand and manage all kinds of health challenges — both physical to mental. Show Notes: Follow Dr. Kelly Fradin on Social Media Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 11, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Emotions Around Admissions
34:01
The stressful – not to mention (sometimes prohibitively) expensive – college process lands some kids where they want to be. But others are left disappointed. And many describe being somewhat traumatized by the whole experience, regardless of outcome. How can we be supportive to the kids in the midst of a process that itself has gone haywire? Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 07, 2023 |
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Yeast and Itch
45:05
The microbiome is an important component of health throughout the body: in the gut, on the skin, and yes, even in the genital tract. During puberty, as bodies change these ecosystems shift, particularly in the moister, oilier, and hairier parts. We get into why the situation turns itchy, focusing on one major category: yeast infections. Show Notes: The Vajenda by Jen Gunter Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Apr 04, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Does Gender Matter When Talking About Body Changes?
31:41
This is one of the most common questions we get from adults! Can I talk to a kid about their changing body when I don’t have the same parts? Spoiler alert: 100% YES. We spend this episode explaining why and how to cover mechanics and logistics, even when you don’t share the same biological equipment. Show Notes: Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 31, 2023 |
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Executive Function in Tweens & Teens with Dr. Tori Cordiano
54:38
Dealing with executive functioning in tweens and teens can be a perfect storm of frustration, anger, and low self-esteem. Clinical psychologist, Tori Cordiano, shares insight into what’s happening in the brain and trade secrets about how kids and adults alike can maximize executive function skills at different ages. Show Notes: Tori Cordiano Insta and Tori Cordiano newsletter sign-up and website. Production by Peoples Media Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 28, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! When They Shut You Down
24:35
Excellent listener question alert! What’s a parent supposed to do when they follow our advice and attempt to start conversations, only to be repeatedly shut down by their kid? Show Notes: @spillingthepubertea on TikTok Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 24, 2023 |
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Talking About Masturbation Can Freak People Out
26:11
We thought our recent social media post about masturbation was benign, offering straightforward advice about safe ways to talk to your kid. But it sparked a massive reaction — good and bad. Which is why we decided to do an episode talking about why masturbation really freaks people out. Show Notes: IG Reel discussed in the episode Check out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.com Love what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 21, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Orthodonture Woes
31:15
Braces, retainers, and all other mouth hardware offer a rite of passage for the awkward years. This hardware affects self-esteem, finances, executive functioning and more. Thanks to a beautiful listener question, we unpack all the ways that orthodonture impacts adolescents… and their parents. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 17, 2023 |
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Handling Lies! Lies! Lies! with Betsy Brown Braun
53:53
Lying is normal – literally everyone does it – but it peaks during adolescence. Sometimes their little white lies, sometimes they’re big, scary lies. To help us understand how to handle all of them – and the difference between consequences, discipline, and punishment – child development specialist and parenting guru Betsy Brown Braun guides us through. Show Notes: Twitter @BetsyBBraun Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 14, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Hickeys
25:55
Hickeys are back… but they never really went away. This episode focuses on these classic teenage suction-splotches and the age-old questions like: do we say something when we see them or zip our lips?! And what causes them anyhow? Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 10, 2023 |
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Girls on the Brink with Donna Jackson Nakazawa
50:38
Science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa explores the two-sided science of estrogen: as a source of female superpower and the root of certain mental health disadvantages. In light of recent data about teenage well-being, this is a must listen for anyone who wants to understand teen girls. Show notes: Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawa Twitter: @DonnaJackNak Facebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 07, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! To Sleepover or Not to Sleepover…
29:02
Different families, different rules… a fact most apparent during sleepovers. Turns out, even Cara and Vanessa have surprisingly divergent opinions about sleepovers and how to handle the sticky situations that can arise. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Mar 03, 2023 |
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
27:09
We tackle the hormonal science behind voice changes and their social and emotional impacts, including the perennial question: why are these ups and downs so embarrassing? Show Notes: Join the Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 28, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Managing Tricky Topics with Dr. Lisa Damour
30:14
This bonus episode with Dr. Lisa Damour dives into specific topics like substance abuse, gender socialization, gender identity, and race. Lisa parses the research to shed light on modern day life as an American teen. Show Notes: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 24, 2023 |
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The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour
39:28
Adults walk a fine line in an effort to both support the teens in their lives and help them learn to manage the expected distress of adolescence. The incredibly wise and wonderful Dr. Lisa Damour shares invaluable advice from her newest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, packed with data and decades of experience. Show Notes: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers & Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 21, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Breaking News from the New Youth Risk Behavior Survey
33:37
This week saw a massive – and massively important – data dump about the physical, emotional and sexual behaviors of teens. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the CDC provides critical though imperfect insights into the lives of post-pandemic high schoolers. Show Notes: 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Associated Press Article on YRBS Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 17, 2023 |
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Body Positivity Meets the New AAP Guidelines on Obesity
50:15
After the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines about the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents last month, a firestorm ensued, starting with the medicalization of the term obesity. Therapist and body positive activist Zoe Bisbing shares her perspective of this evolving, complex conversation. Show Notes: Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 14, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Why Is My Kid Such a Slob?
28:38
Does it matter if a kid is sloppy, leaving shoes strewn across the room or wet towels piled on the floor or school papers shoved half-in/half-out of a 3-ringed binder? These habits leave many adults frustrated because they imply that kids don’t care about their surroundings or the feelings of others. But is this accurate? Show Notes: Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 10, 2023 |
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The Right Time to Talk About…
47:40
Pediatrician, co-author of You-ology, and Girlology co-founder Trish Hutchison joins us to cover the questions we get all the time: When is the right time to talk about… fill in the blank. We have no doubt this informational and fun episode addressing everything from anatomy to sex to pornography will be helpful as you attempt these conversations with the kid(s) in your life. Show Notes: Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 07, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Snapchat Snafu
23:04
Every kid will knowingly disobey a rule – sometimes many rules – but occasionally the reason is completely understandable. Like the time (last week) when Vanessa’s kid downloaded Snapchat against her explicit wishes… Show Notes: Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Feb 03, 2023 |
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5 Key Conversations Before a Night Out
33:37
There are a million things we tell kids to keep them safe and as they grow up, the conversations evolve. But there are 5 specific topics – narrower conversations, if you will – that adults need to cover with teens before they head out the door for the night. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 31, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! PFAS and Period Underwear
27:21
Period underwear brand Thinx recently settled a class-action suit alleging their underwear contained PFAS, a family of thousands of chemicals found in everything from fabrics to take-out containers. PFAS add functionality, but they’re not particularly healthy (for humans or the earth). The suit against Thinx aimed at the claim that their products are sustainable, organic and non-toxic. We answered tons of questions about what to do with period underwear. Show Notes: The Vajenda from Dr. Jen Gunter Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 27, 2023 |
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Healthy + Unhealthy Adolescent Relationships
46:26
Evolving relationships – and budding romantic ones – are a big part of puberty and adolescence. This incredible conversation with Ebele Onyema from the OneLove Foundation, dives deep into how to identify unhealthy versus healthy ones, and steps to take when there’s reason for concern. We encourage adults and teens to listen. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 24, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! How Tech Impacts Teens’ Social Lives
25:27
Technology and social media have become increasingly intertwined. Researchers and authors Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, go deep into what they know about how tech affects adolescent social interactions and vice versa, and what teens wish adults understood about their digital existence. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 20, 2023 |
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Teens and Tech
36:37
While it’s tempting – and often-time fair – to demonize the role of technology in the lives of teens, there are lots of positives, too. In fact, at times the pros outweigh the cons. Hear all the data and insights from Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, authors of Behind Their Screens. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 17, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Brand New Research About Porn & Teens
24:48
Common Sense Media released data from a study of 1300 teens (ages 13-17) collected in September 2022. Finally updated information about teens and their pornography consumption! Common Sense did an outstanding job collecting and presenting it. We hit the highlights and offer advice about how this data changes the way we talk to kids about porn. Show Notes: Common Sense Media Report on Teens and Pornography New York Times Article on Common Sense Media Report LA Puberty Workshop on January 28th Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 13, 2023 |
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Handling Information About Another Kid
35:03
Sometimes kids share concerns about their friends. The question becomes: what to do with that information? The path through figuring out when something needs to be shared beyond you – with another parent, for instance – can be tricky, especially when the kid who shared in the first place interprets this as a violation of their trust and confidentiality. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 10, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! The Impact of Big Age Spans within a Single Grade
20:28
We loved this listener question! How to handle large age spans – sometimes they’re as big as 18 months – between the youngest and oldest kid in a grade, especially when the wide range of physical and emotional development adds to already complex social challenges. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 06, 2023 |
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Intersection of Parenting and Race with Uju Asika
46:24
It’s not uncommon to hear the same questions about race that we hear about sex: How do we bring it up? What if we bungle the conversation? When is the right time? Is it ever too early to begin? Journalist and author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World answers all of this and more is a deeply moving conversation about race and kids. Show Notes: Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jan 03, 2023 |
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NOW WHAT?! Getting Silent Ones to Open Up
24:22
We hear this all the time: How do I get my quiet kid to talk? In short, it’s an art not a science. There are, though, tried and true tips and tricks for drawing out the silent kid in your house. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 30, 2022 |
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New Year’s Resolutions(-ish)
30:23
We’re not big believers in New Year’s resolutions, but we ARE big believers in resolving to make change. This episode is about learning lessons from the past year and harnessing that wisdom as we head into the new year! Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 27, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! How Many Friends Is Enough?
21:46
Kids’ friendships are a huge source of stress for both the kids themselves and their adults. The number one worry we hear from the latter is this: do they have enough friends? Spoiler alert! They only need one. This episode offers advice for helping kids build new friendships, one or many. Show Notes: Los Angeles Puberty Workshop on January 28th Dionne Warwick - That’s What Friends Are For Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 23, 2022 |
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You Thought Feeding Toddlers Was Hard?!
47:52
Between what they eat and how much, not to mention who’s doing the prep and cleanup, food can be a battle between kids and adults. Stacie Billis to the rescue! The co-host of the podcast Didn’t I just Feed You draws on her culinary chops and her child development background to dish out realistic and practical ways to get our tweens + teens fed. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 20, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Starting the Conversation about Money
23:42
It would be nice if kids intuitively understood the value of money, where to keep it, how to budget and save, and how to check their bank balances. But these are all skills that need to be taught step by step, creating building blocks for more sophisticated conversations about financial literacy. In response to questions about how to start, we share some basic first steps. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 16, 2022 |
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High School Romance
39:04
High school romances today share lots of similarities with decades past, with emotional and physical connection still at the heart of these first relationships. But when things like technology, social media, and hook-up culture are layered on top, high school romance has a distinctly “modern” vibe. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 13, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Bedwetting
27:20
A great question from a listener! And one that *lots* of people have… but feel awkward about asking. Bedwetting can extend well into the tween and even teen years. So we dive into the medical and psychological reasons, plus the fixes. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 09, 2022 |
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Dr. Becky on Seeing the Good Inside
34:45
Dr. Becky Kennedy is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Good Inside and a social media parenting whisperer. Listen as she shares simple but deeply resonant advice about how to frame – and deal with – challenging behaviors in tweens and teens. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 06, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Shoplifting
24:18
People ask us ALL THE TIME about shoplifting: the adults are generally shocked, despite this being an incredibly common phenomena among adolescents. A listener recently asked about how to handle shoplifting and its downstream moral quandaries. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Dec 02, 2022 |
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Youth Sports (Over-)Specialization
46:30
For today’s tweens and teens, youth sports specialization reigns supreme, a new “normal” that presents enormous physical, emotional and financial challenges for kids and their families. We get into all the pros and cons, from helping kids fulfill their potential and achieve their goals to keeping them safe and healthy. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 29, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Gifting Adolescents
23:57
Sometimes buying gifts for tweens + teens can feel like a no-win situation. So we’re doing a verbal gift guide with lots of suggestions about the whole gift-giving process with kids. And maybe a gift idea or two ;) Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 25, 2022 |
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Sex Talks with Amy Lang
43:42
Note to adults: this episode addresses specific sexual acts. So often we hear from adults, “But how do I say it?!” Amy Lang, sex educator and author of Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say and How to Say It has wonderful and realistic strategies for tricky conversations with adolescents. Show Notes: Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say and How to Say It Website:www.birdsandbeesandkids.com Social Media: Podcast:Just Say This! Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 22, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Managing the Holidays with Tweens + Teens
29:32
Getting together with family and friends for the holidays can feel like a minefield with growing kids – unsolicited comments and awkward conversations abound. We walk through ways to prepare for and mitigate unwanted collateral damage this holiday season. Show Notes: Discount Code: 15% OFF at myoomla.com Code: PUBERTYPODCAST Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 18, 2022 |
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Going Viral on TikTok
34:51
We posted a TikTok about wet dreams and within two days, it went viral. Thousands of people commented that we shouldn’t talk to kids about this topic, ever. Hear our reactions to random strangers’ reactions to our TikTok (we beg to differ!), our theories about what makes our content go viral (hint: it’s always the videos about male body parts) and how that translates to real life conversations (spoiler: better to talk about it!) Show Notes: The Puberty Podcast Episode on Erections & Nocturnal Emissions Link to SpillingthePubertea TikTok on Wet Dreams Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 15, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Middle School Romance
24:21
A listener asked how to handle crushes and dating among middle schoolers. But the question went both broad and deep – covering everything from screen limit setting to time management. In response, so did we! Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 11, 2022 |
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LIVE: Caring for Kids Through Mood Swings w/ Dr. Aliza Pressman
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Dr. Aliza Pressman, host of Raising Good Humans Podcast, joins us on stage for a live podcast recording, packed with strategies and frameworks for managing unpredictable, complex adolescent mood swings. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 08, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Good Kids, Bad Decisions
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It’s not uncommon for things to be great between a parent and a kid, when suddenly the other shoe drops. We got a letter from a parent whose thriving kid was caught cheating. How to handle that one? Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 04, 2022 |
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LIVE: What is Modern Puberty?
24:00
Just the thought of puberty makes most people cringe, a sad (and amazing!) fact given that absolutely everyone goes through it. Complicating matters, the meaning of the word “puberty” has changed dramatically over the last few decades. So what is modern puberty? Why does it start earlier and last longer now? And how do we talk about it without cringing?! Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Nov 01, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Sexting
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What to do when you discover nudes on your kids phone? Or sexting? Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 28, 2022 |
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Finding Community When Kids are Grown & Flown
43:56
As kids get older, the parenting community shifts dramatically. Gone are the days of baby groups and adult-supervised play dates. To fill the hole, Lisa Heffernan co-founded Grown & Flown, which has become the largest online community for parents of teens and young adults. Listen to her hard-earned wisdom. Show Notes: Grown and Flown College Admissions - 7 day free trial Grown and Flown Free Newsletter Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 25, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! When My Kid is Wired Differently Than Me
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A listener sent in a question – via voice memo! – asking for advice: she’s a self-described introvert/nerd raising a highly social tween. So how can adults raise kids when those kids have unfamiliar temperaments? Show Notes: LIVE Puberty Podcast Recording at the JCC Manhattan Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 21, 2022 |
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Vocab Lessons for the OG’s
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Do you ever feel like you can’t understand what kids are talking about? Us too! “Talking” doesn’t even mean talking anymore. This episode is all about the new terminology and how to ask a kid to help you translate. Show Notes: LIVE Puberty Podcast Recording Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 18, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Access to Social Media
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Tons of listeners ask us to weigh in on when they should give their kids access to social media. We have opinions, but (spoiler alert), there’s no ONE way to approach this issue. There are lots of things to consider, though… Show Notes: Get your tickets to our Live Event: Mon, Oct 24th, 2022! Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 14, 2022 |
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The TikTok Generation Gets Sex Educated
38:43
Social media offers lots of positive avenues for providing science-based, inclusive health education, and young people flock to it. Danielle Bezalel, creator of SexEdwithDB, offers insightful guidance, educating the next generation. Show Notes: Follow Sex Ed with DB on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 11, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Talking About Masturbation
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A listener wrote in with a question about when to talk about masturbation. This is a third rail topic for so many adults! Here’s our advice about when and how to begin the conversation. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 07, 2022 |
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Penises, Testicles and Internal Reproductive Organs
28:14
Part 2 of our series on anatomical body parts dives into the XY body, explaining and exploring all of the parts of male reproduction. Even the ones that don’t get a lot of play – epididymis anyone? Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 04, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Apologies
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Sometimes we over apologize and sometimes we owe an apology but can’t seem to offer it up. This goes for every corner of our lives, including interaction with our kids. Vanessa kicks this episode off by owning a parenting fail for which she needed to apologize, BIG TIME. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 30, 2022 |
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Vulvas, Vaginas and Internal Reproductive Organs
41:36
Knowing the names and functions of body parts keeps people healthy and safe. Words like vulva and vagina are not bad words – they are body parts just like elbow and knee. In addition to the external parts of an XX body, we discuss internal parts like the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus. Show Notes: https://myoomla.com/collections/oomshorts Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 27, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Making Activities Stick
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A listener asked for advice about getting her 6th grader to try an activity, any activity. Some parts of this conversation are non-negotiable – kids have to do something besides sit on their phones – other parts involve a two-way conversation, especially when that kid is trying to figure out what they might be interested in. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 23, 2022 |
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The Very Real Benefits of Teens Giving Back
45:21
Acts of service stretch far beyond a resume or a college application – giving back has been proven to enhance peoples’ social-emotional health. Natalie Silverstein, MPH, author of The Busy Teens Guide to Giving Back shares data, real life stories, and practical ways to help kids engage with their communities. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 20, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Oversharing
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A listener wrote in asking for help balancing how to have open conversations with teaching privacy, especially when a subject is complicated or charged. How can we talk to kids about certain topics and ask them not to broadcast the conversation to everyone they know without conferring shame? Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 16, 2022 |
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Starter Conversations About Porn
42:49
Porn is everywhere, which is why kids are exposed – either accidentally or on purpose. It’s on all of us to have clear, calm conversations with them, which is why this episode offers several different ways in with kids of all ages. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 13, 2022 |
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NOW WHAT?! Is This Early Puberty?
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We are adding a second episode each week inspired by listener questions called: WHAT NOW?! where we answer questions and offer next steps to the wild array of challenges that crop up during the decade of puberty. This week’s question: Is my 5-year old in puberty? Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 09, 2022 |
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How Kids Thrive with Dr. Michele Borba
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There isn’t one path to raising a thriving kids, but there is a special sauce to help tweens and teens get there. Educational psychologist and author of Thrivers, Michele Borba, unpacks the strategies that best support and encourage kids. Show Notes Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Sep 06, 2022 |
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Taking the Stress out of Homework with Brian Platzer
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Homework can be a massive source of conflict throughout the school years. Brian Platzer is an expert on how to minimize this: he’s a teacher, tutor and writer. His advice isn’t just realistic and actionable, it changes the dynamic for good! Show Notes: Twitter: @bplatzer IG: @brian.platzer Taking the Stress Out of Homework Brian Platzer’s article in The Atlantic Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 30, 2022 |
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The Emotional Whiplash of Launching a Kid
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Last week, we dropped our kids off at college. This week, we share the excitement, grief, pride, terror, and all of the other emotions that went along with it. It was a journey, from crying on airplanes to remembering there are siblings still left at home. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 26, 2022 |
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Cara and Vanessa Interview Their Kids
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Our two oldest children, now in college, get raw (and funny!) as they reflect back on conversations about puberty, telling us where we got it right and all the ways we didn’t. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 23, 2022 |
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If Only There Were a Student Health Handbook…
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As kids head back to school, we chat with Dr. Jill Grimes, author of The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook who offers pearls for kids of all ages and the adults who love them. Show Notes The College Student Health Handbook by Dr. Jill Grimes The Campus Cure by Marsha Morris Social handle: @JillGrimesMD Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 16, 2022 |
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Hook-Up Culture from Those Living In It
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An honest conversation with our interns about hook-up culture, situationships and friends with benefits. Yes, today’s sexual culture is just as confusing as it sounds. Show Notes: https://myoomla.com/pages/the-puberty-portal Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 09, 2022 |
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Treating Acne with the Microbiome
52:45
This episode will blow your mind. Dr. Yug Varma, microbiologist and entrepreneur, takes us on a journey through the wondrous microbiome of the skin, unmasking the causes of acne and offering up a completely new approach to treatment. Show Notes: Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 02, 2022 |
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Beginner Conversations about Consent
35:23
Consent conversations can – and should – start early. So early that they begin around topics that have absolutely nothing to do with sex. Learn how to apply the lessons of consent to a bunch of different topics in kids’ lives and start getting comfortable with a conversation that will happen many different times in many different ways. Shownotes:
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Ungendering Body Image
44:09
Struggles with body image affects people of all genders and all ages. Psychologist and author Charlotte Markey talks us through all of it, debunking myths and offering guidance for building positive body image. Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Jul 19, 2022 |
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How to Parent without Judgment
46:11
Judging ourselves, judging other parents, judging our partners and judging our kids… none of these feels good, and all clog lines of communication. But this is a really tough habit to kick. The first step is owning our judgment, so in this episode we share a bunch of our own parenting fails and then (try to) forgive ourselves.
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Giving Parents A Compass
26:57
Guiding kids through the adolescent years requires finding true north, a trusted point in the distance during the chaos. So we interviewed education consultants and co-authors of The Parent Compass to get guidance on how to support kids and get out of their way.
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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First Loves and Desires
39:39
We get lots of questions about young love – and lust. It’s an enormous topic incorporating everything from first relationships to hook ups; from crushes to being crushed. This episode explores how to open conversations with kids on all of these fronts while managing our own feelings and behavior on the sidelines.
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The Power of Melancholy on Raising Good Humans Podcast
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Life Hacks for the Sleep Deprived Teen
45:12
Spoiler alert: the only life hack for sleep deprivation is… more sleep! Lisa Lewis is the journalist who helped pass California’s new later school-start time law, all in an effort to prioritize teen sleep. This episode makes you look at sleep needs – for our kids and us, too – in a whole new light.
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Boobs
31:51
All about breast development: when they grow, why they can be painful or lumpy (or both), and how to manage this shifting landscape.
Shownotes:
The Puberty Podcast Episode with Dr. Louise Greenspan on Earlier Puberty
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Teens and the Law with Jonathan Cristall, Esq.
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There’s a lot about the law that is assumed but never clearly discussed with kids. We cover a ton of it – from cell phone rights to the rules around how to act when you’re pulled over by the cops to legal details around sexual consent – in conversation with City of Los Angeles prosecutor Jonathan Cristall.
Shownotes: What They Don't Teach Teens book by Jonathan Cristall, Esq. RAINN – nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Party Culture with Dolly Klock, MD
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Dr. Dolly Klock, a family medicine physician and the founder of Adolessons, has become a go-to resource on the evolving party scene. In this episode, she walks us through what’s accessible to kids today, how drugs and alcohol have changed, and what everyone needs to know about new risks.
Shownotes: IG: @adolessonsLA FB: @adolessons Tw: @DollyKlockMD Linked In: @DollyKlockMD CDC Youth Risk Behavior Report
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Summer Prep for All Ages – From Sunscreen to Condoms
40:32
Getting kids ready for summer outings, camps, and other adventures means more than just nametags and bug spray. This episode spans the various ways we prepare tweens and teens for all of the physical, emotional and logistical needs of the season.
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May 31, 2022 |
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The Power of Showing Up With Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
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Tina Bryson provides a masterclass in the science of why it’s so important to show up for kids and how we can do it, even imperfectly.
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May 24, 2022 |
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The Battle Over How Kids Present Themselves
48:04
Everything from the clothes kids wear to their desire for makeup, piercings, tattoos, certain hairstyles and hair colors can generate stress, conflict, and drama at home. We explore why different generations see self-expression differently and how to communicate our way through it.
A transcript of today's episode is available below: Transcription of today's episode
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May 17, 2022 |
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Advice from Famous Sex Educator Shafia Zaloom
1:05:54
Shafia Zaloom, author of Sex, Teens and Everything in Between, joins us for an eye-opening and reassuring conversation about teen sexuality, communication and vulnerability.
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Shafia Zaloom's Website Instagram Shafia Zaloom Making Caring Common "The Talk"
Dynamo Girl Puberty Workshop Registration
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May 10, 2022 |
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How to Negotiate with Your Kid
38:39
There is an endless list of points of contention between adults and tweens + teens: curfew, allowance, screen time, piercings…and on and on. This episode explores how to come up with rules and limits on these issues while making them palatable to our kids, in other words, making our rules seem like their idea.
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Dynamo Girl Puberty Workshop Registration
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May 03, 2022 |
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Puberty Meets Perimenopause with Monica Corcoran Harel
38:44
The brilliant and hilarious Monica Corcoran Harel, writer and founder of Pretty Ripe, paints the picture of what her household looks like as her daughter experiences puberty and she enters perimenopause, or what she calls “puberty in reverse.”
Shownotes: Jen Gunter "Menopause Manifesto"
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Hair, Hair Everywhere
55:24
Everything you ever wanted to know about when and where hair grows as kids’ bodies change, the social and emotional implications of sprouting on different parts of the body, and how to handle conversations about keeping vs. getting rid of all this new hair.
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Andrew Goldberg On The Puberty Podcast
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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When Puberty Doesn’t Go As Expected
46:33
This special episode with Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy and her daughter, Sophia Rasevic, walks through a family’s atypical puberty journey. Though Meghan is a parenting expert, in this episode she wears her “mom hat'' as she and Sophia share the experience of Sophia’s diagnosis with a condition that dramatically impacted her journey through puberty.
Show notes Meghan Leahy Instagram: @mlparentcoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeghanLeahyParentCoach Twitter: @mlparentcoach
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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What Teens Need To Know About Sex
40:49
Part 3 of a 3-part series: What do kids need to know about sex and when? In this episode, we focus on conversations about sex with teens in high school and beyond. The continuation of this ongoing conversation about what they - and you - need to know about talking through these very personal topics.
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Talking to Tweens About Sex
38:02
What do kids need to know about sex and when? This is the second in a 3-part series answering that question. In this episode, we focus on conversations with kids from 5th grade through the end of middle school, a time when most kids enter and progress through puberty and when they’re getting health/sex education classes in school.
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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What School Aged Kids Need to Know About Sex
33:51
What do kids need to know about sex and when? This is the first in a 3-part series answering that question. In this episode, we focus on conversations with kids from Kindergarten through the start of middle school. We’ll help you build a foundation of anatomically correct vocabulary, consent, and privacy, offering age-appropriate and inclusive language.
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Goodbye to Anxiety with Dr. Terri Bacow
44:26
Anxiety is a humongous topic of conversation these days, especially increasing rates among kids. Dr. Terri Bacow, author of Goodbye Anxiety, helps sort through what falls into this category, points to the best resources for help, and offers anxiety-management tools for kids and the adults who love them. A transcript of today's episode is available below: Transcription of today's episode
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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From the Horse’s Mouth: Older Teens Give Puberty Advice
50:23
Sometimes, the very best advice comes from a person who’s just out the other end of an experience. Listen in as our interns give the inside scoop on what adolescents need to know and how that information is best delivered.
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Menstrual Equity with Melissa Berton of The Pad Project
40:26
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are joined by Melissa Berton, co-founder of The Pad Project and Oscar winning producer of Period. End of Sentence. Barriers to safe menstruation exist across the US and around the world, caused by financial, cultural and hygienic constraints. This eye-opening episode provides a window into the challenge faced by so many.
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Jessica Yellin on How to Talk to Teens About War
25:10
Jessica Yellin, award winning journalist and creator of #NewsNotNoise, talks about where to get the best news and how to use history to contextualize what we’re seeing in Ukraine at this moment. Her social media-based platform offers teens (and adults!) a view of the news that values fact over fear mongering.
Show Notes: Social: IG: @jessicayellin Twitter: @jessicayellin TikTok: @newsnotnoise YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsNotNoise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsNotNoise Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/news-not-noise/id1585743634 Newsletter: https://newsnotnoise.bulletin.com/
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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It’s Sex Ed Season in America
51:11
What do schools cover - and what don’t they - in the famous Sex Ed curriculum? Turns out, there are lots of guidelines, but little consistency from school to school. We’re taking a deep dive into what kids are *supposed* to be learning, why they might not get that education, and the holes that parents/trusted adults need to fill at home.
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Rachel Simmons on Being Honest and Authentic with Kids
42:43
Rachel Simmons, New York Times bestselling author of The Curse of the Good Girl, Odd Girl Out, and Enough As She Is, applies her years of research and work with adolescents to offer guideposts for empathetically raising kids. This conversation explores practical ways to support our tweens and teens with authenticity.
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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The Importance of Air (Down There and Everywhere)
43:53
As bodies grow, new smells emerge from head to toe, hair sprouts in dark, moist places, and both sweat and fluid begin to flow. To solve for odors, rashes and infections, there is a free remedy: AIR. This episode is all about how we can help our kids use air to keep their bodies healthy.
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Mallika Chopra on Adolescent Self-Reflection
57:21
Meditation and self-reflection are practices everyone - including kids - can use to manage life’s stresses. In this unique episode, in addition to describing how breathing exercises and meditation impact the brain, Mallika leads us through a few very short ones. Listen… relax… and carry these tools into your daily life.
Show Notes: Just Be Series by Mallika Chopra
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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The Do-Over (AKA The Best Parenting Tip Ever)
43:26
A humongous part of raising tweens and teens is messing up. We all make rules but then change our minds; give incorrect information; or simply lose our cool for no good reason. Here’s a dirty little secret: we can always take a do-over. This episode is about the anatomy of a do-over using painfully ridiculous examples from our own lives.
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Unicorn Space for All with Eve Rodsky
59:38
Most parents say they just want their kids to be happy. What if happiness comes when we find our “Unicorn Space” – a place at the intersection of purpose and meaning? In our conversation with Eve Rodsky, author of Unicorn Space and New York Times bestseller Fair Play, we explore how our expectations of our adolescents, our communication styles and willingness to share our own vulnerabilities can help our tweens + teens find their Unicorn Space.
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Show Notes: https://www.everodsky.com
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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The Brave New World of Period Products
57:44
Everything you ever wanted to know about period products and were afraid to ask, from the old standby pads and tampons to brand new disruptors like menstrual cups and period underwear. This entertaining and informative tutorial walks through the many ways menstruators can catch their flow.
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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The Grandparent Episode with Henry + Zoe Winkler
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Our episode with Henry + Zoe Winkler is a father/daughter master class on how grandparents play loving, supportive and epicenter-of-fun roles in their grandchildren’s lives. If we’re lucky, children have grandparents who can act as an extra set of trusted adults, helping them navigate the twists and turns of childhood. But every parent knows that when it comes to grandparents, the rules tend to get thrown out the window - cake for breakfast anyone? We laughed and cried during this inspirational conversation with a very special family… we think you will, too.
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Body Positivity in Puberty with Zoe Bisbing of The Full Bloom Project
1:07:18
In this episode we tackle the complex challenges in trying to achieve body positivity in puberty with Zoe Bisbing, psychotherapist and co-founder of The Full Bloom Project, a body positive parenting resource. Zoe offers a thoughtful approach to all of the fraught topics around weight and body image during adolescence, as well as guidelines - and tremendous wisdom - for creating a body positive home.
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Pediatrician Kelly Fradin on Talking to Younger Kids about their Bodies
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For any parent wondering how to talk to younger kids about their bodies, Kelly Fradin (AKA) @adviceigivemyfriends is an amazing resource. Conversations about changing bodies really should start before bodies morph - Kelly walks through what to say when and how. Plus, in this episode you’ll get a peek into the talks pediatricians have with tweens and teens when they kick parents out of the exam room.
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Care and Keeping with the Original Author Valorie Shaefer
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We sit down with the original author of The Cara and Keeping of You, Valorie Schaefer, who describes in technicolor how the first volume of The Care and Keeping of You came to be and her personal journey writing a cult classic book about puberty.
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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All About Acne
54:21
One of the most common questions - and worries - about puberty: zits. Why do we get them? Where? When? And what can be done? Get everything you need to know about acne, backne, buttne, and more…
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Busting Adolescent Myths with Dr. Nina Shapiro
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Does eating oily food give you acne? Is breakfast the most important meal? Do we really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Dr. Nina Shapiro, pediatric otolaryngologist, joins us to bust some adolescent myths and discuss her new book Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy, a terrific guide for helping kids understand the science behind why adults make the rules they do.
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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When You Didn’t Grow Up Talking About IT with Mary Pat Draddy, LMSW
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How do you talk to your kids about complicated things when you didn’t grow up in a home that did? Our guest this week is Mary Pat Draddy, LMSW and Dynamo Director of Workshops, with her journey as someone who didn’t grow up talking about puberty and now makes her profession as someone who does. Mary Pat shares how she filled her information gap as an adult and how she’s chosen to raise her own kids.
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Adolescents Don’t Have to be Assholes with Melinda Wenner Moyer
45:35
We want to raise our kids to be good people, but easier said than done, right? Science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer and author of “How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes” joins us on this episode to tackle big topics like lying, sexism and consent.
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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The Science of Late Bloomers
55:54
There’s a timeline for puberty - when it starts and how fast it proceeds - which means that there’s also “early” and “late.” Layered on top is the relativity of puberty: when everyone else is going through it (or not), the person who’s not (or is!) feels out of sync. This episode explores the science behind the timing of puberty and how adults - both parents and doctors - might approach a late bloomer.
Show Notes: Decoding Boys by Cara Natterson Dynamo Workshop on Female Puberty Dynamo Workshop on Male Puberty Visit OOMLA to shop thoughtfully designed (OOM)Bras!
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Dr. Louise Greenspan on Puberty’s Dramatic Shift: Earlier but Not Faster
1:18:53
Over the past two decades, puberty has crept up earlier and earlier, redefining what it means to be “early” or “late.” But why? Is it the food we’re eating? The water we’re drinking? The cosmetics we use? The medications we take? Is it caused by stress? Or screens? If we just had a culprit, we could fix this. Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan, author of the lauded book The New Puberty, has the answers. NOTE: This is one of our longer episodes, but it’s so packed with information and insights, we didn’t want to cut it down. So listen in one sitting or break it up into smaller bits – you won’t regret listening all the way through!
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Hygiene...Or Lack Thereof
1:00:35
For so many adults, addressing kids’ hygiene -- keeping their bodies clean, smells at bay, zits minimal, and all the rest -- feels really tricky. We never want to shame kids, but we all want them to learn how to take care of themselves. So what topics need covering? And what’s the best way to say what we think they need to hear? This week’s episode is all about hygiene…or lack thereof.
Show Notes: Link to image of hydrophobic and hydrophobic images of soap: http://www.planet-science.com/categories/under-11s/chemistry-chaos/2011/06/soap---how-does-it-get-things-clean.asp
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Having the TALKs...by Personality Type
44:02
How we talk to our kids about complex topics like puberty and sex depends both on our kids’ personalities are ours, too. There is no one-size-fits-all on how to have these tricky conversations. In this episode, Vanessa and Cara break down the cast of characters in both the kid roles and the adult roles, offering up guidance for having these talks in our families while making room for the different temperaments involved.
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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The Blessings of Wendy Mogel
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Wendy Mogel, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, discusses raising kids through adolescence, a time of the “greatest anguish and the greatest ecstasy.” With humor and honesty, Wendy advises us to be “emotional archaeologists” with the kids we love and learning to “keep quiet, keep captivated and keep respectful” when navigating this tricky time as caregivers. Produced by Dear Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Oct 12, 2021 |
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Andrew Goldberg on Big Mouth and Being A World Famous Early Bloomer!
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Andrew Goldberg, co-creator of Big Mouth, the hit Netflix animated series about puberty, and world famous early bloomer, joins us in conversation about what it felt like to be the first of his friends to hit puberty. Andrew shares his experiences from those fraught years, what was talked about and what wasn’t, and he discusses how he and his wife are choosing to raise their own children based on what their adolescent experiences were. This is a heartfelt episode that we think teens in the same boat would appreciate, but there is some language that may not be welcome in all homes so please listen first before sharing with your teen.
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Someone Has to Go First...The Early Bloomers
44:50
There isn’t ONE time to start puberty or end puberty and someone has to go first. In this episode, Cara explains the science behind early puberty and we explore the social and emotional impact of being an early bloomer. Plus you get to learn what an orchidometer is! This is a great episode to listen to with your kids.
Shownotes: Guy Stuff by Dr. Cara Natterson Care and Keeping of You Series by Dr. Cara Natterson Ruling Our Experiences Girls’ Index
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Dr. Hina Talib with a DEEP DIVE on Periods
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Dr. Hina Talib, adolescent medicine specialist and host of the popular @teenhealthdoc on Instagram, joins us for a deep dive on periods. We discuss menstruation as a vital sign, what’s considered normal for teen menstruation and what’s not, when to worry and when to seek advice from medical providers. We’ll cover everything from mittelschmerz (WHAT?!!!) to endometriosis, so tune in for accessible expert advice on all things teens and periods!
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Erections & Nocturnal Emissions (AKA Boners & Wet Dreams)
43:24
Erections and nocturnal emissions – AKA boners and wet dreams – are big pieces of puberty that often go unmentioned unless they’re punchlines in a joke. Which is a big conversational miss, because these topics can cause unnecessary confusion, shame, worry, or awkwardness. In this episode, we break down the science behind boners and wet dreams (and yes, we use the language that kids use) and then bring in a special guest to offer practical ways to help males manage these unexpected and uncontrollable experiences in puberty.
Note: Listen first on your own to make sure you’re comfy with our language, but we think this is a great episode to listen to with your kids!
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Dr. Lisa Damour on Return to School Resilience
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Dr. Lisa Damour, New York Times bestselling author, columnist and co-host of the Ask Lisa Podcast, joins us for a back-to-school episode on lessons learned from the previous two school years under Covid. This episode explores the adaptability, emotional honesty and family rituals we developed and how we can use them in constructive ways to create new models for parenting as we move forward.
Show Notes: Lisa Damour’s New York Times column Untangled by Lisa Damour Under Pressure by Lisa Damour
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Dr. Molly Colvin on the “Consistently Inconsistent” Adolescent Brain
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Dr. Molly Colvin helps us understand the upsides and the downsides of the adolescent brain, in and out of pandemic. Her adage that tween and teen brains are “consistently inconsistent” provides critical insights for adults navigating the ways to communicate with and support the adolescents for whom we are caring. Dr. Colvin’s offers guidance for when we should push their “growth edge” and when we should accept that this is how things are going to be for a while...
Show Notes: That ‘Brain Fog’ You’re Feeling Is Perfectly Normal https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2020/04/22/cognitive-change-stress-coronavirus-molly-colvin
Why You Can't Shake Pandemic Anxiety https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2021/03/09/covid-19-pandemic-psychological-recovery-molly-colvin
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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The Path Through Puberty: Order of Operations
51:13
The word “puberty” means the process of sexual maturation - by the end of puberty, a person has the ability to reproduce. But the path through puberty is not a stepwise ladder where one part of the body changes, then another, then another. Rather, it’s a winding path, a checklist of physiological shifts that happen in no particular order. This episode walks through the details of what happens to the body during puberty, with an emphasis on the fact that while the list of changes is fairly universal, their sequence is not at all. The body’s going to do what the body’s going to do when it feels like doing it. Visit OOMLA to shop thoughtfully designed (OOM)Bras! Produced by Dear Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |
Aug 24, 2021 |
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Roger Bennett on his English Adolescence
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Roger Bennett, author of #1 the New York Times bestseller (Re)Born in the USA and co-host of the popular Men in Blazers podcast, shares the hilarious and painful experiences of his English adolescence of the 1970’s & 1980’s. He discusses what passed as sex-ed at that time, what it felt like to be a (very) late bloomer and when was the moment everything changed. This episode is intended for people above the age of 14.
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Leaving Our Baggage at the Door
41:15
One of the hardest things about raising kids through puberty is leaving our own baggage at the door. Our past experiences are seared into our brains and we’re so tempted to talk about them, but so often, our kids don’t want to hear about them. We need to let their puberty be their puberty. This episode is about why it is critical that we leave our puberty baggage at the door and how we can do that (most of the time…)
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Dr. Aliza Pressman on Parenting the Emotional Rollercoaster of Puberty
44:52
Dr. Aliza Pressman, host of the Raising Good Humans Podcast, joins us to discuss the ways we can respond to the emotional ups and downs of parenting kids in puberty. Aliza’s practical and actionable advice boils down to this: what’s going on for our kids and how can we meet them in a kind and constructive way? This episode looks at a few common scenarios we face when raising adolescents and walks us through different options for handling those tricky moments.
Show Notes: Uncertain Parenting: The Unspoken Language of Teens
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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When Is My Daughter Going To Get Her Period?!!!
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The number one puberty question we get asked is: when is my daughter going to get her period?!!! And while no one can say for certain, this episode will cover what are red herrings and what are true signs that her period is coming. Listen in for some practical information as well as Cara and Vanessa’s own first period stories.
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Nick Kroll On Being Late To The Puberty Party
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Nick Kroll, comedian, actor and Big Mouth creator, sits down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (his sister) and Dr. Cara Natterson for an honest conversation about what life was like as someone late to the puberty party. The episode is not quite as hilarious (or dirty) as Big Mouth but just as authentic. Nick offers a window into how being a late bloomer affected him in good and hard ways throughout the course of his life.
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Why Does Talking About Puberty Even Matter?!!!
51:27
In the very first episode of The Puberty Podcast, Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett make the case for why talking to kids about puberty matters. It boils down to this: if we want to keep kids healthy and safe, we need to talk to them about puberty (but you should still listen to the episode!)
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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The Puberty Podcast - Trailer!
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Jul 13, 2021 |