This Is So Awkward (Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 01 Apr 2022 | Talking to Tweens About Sex | 00:38:02 | |
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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| 19 Apr 2022 | Hair, Hair Everywhere | 00:55:24 | |
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.
Shownotes:
Andrew Goldberg On The Puberty Podcast
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| 08 Mar 2022 | Menstrual Equity with Melissa Berton of The Pad Project | 00:40:26 | |
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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| 05 Apr 2022 | What Teens Need To Know About Sex | 00:40:49 | |
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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| 21 Dec 2021 | Pediatrician Kelly Fradin on Talking to Younger Kids about their Bodies | 00:41:31 | |
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.
Show Notes: http://instagram.com/adviceigivemyfriends/ http://facebook.com/adviceigivemyfriends/ http://adviceigivemyfriends.substack.com/ http://adviceigivemyfriends.com/ & Visit OOMLA to shop thoughtfully designed (OOM)Bras!
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| 26 Oct 2021 | Hygiene...Or Lack Thereof | 01:00:35 | |
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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| 14 Dec 2021 | Care and Keeping with the Original Author Valorie Shaefer | 00:43:11 | |
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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| 14 Jun 2022 | Boobs | 00:31:51 | |
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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| 21 Sep 2021 | Dr. Hina Talib with a DEEP DIVE on Periods | 01:06:08 | |
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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| 20 Jul 2021 | Why Does Talking About Puberty Even Matter?!!! | 00:51:27 | |
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!)
Show Notes:
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| 12 Apr 2022 | When Puberty Doesn’t Go As Expected | 00:46:33 | |
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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| 05 Oct 2021 | Andrew Goldberg on Big Mouth and Being A World Famous Early Bloomer! | 00:50:07 | |
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.
Show Notes:
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| 07 Sep 2021 | Dr. Lisa Damour on Return to School Resilience | 01:09:03 | |
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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| 21 Jun 2022 | Life Hacks for the Sleep Deprived Teen | 00:45:12 | |
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.
Shownotes:
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| 07 Jun 2022 | Party Culture with Dolly Klock, MD | 01:02:51 | |
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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| 26 Apr 2022 | Puberty Meets Perimenopause with Monica Corcoran Harel | 00:38:44 | |
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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| 25 Jan 2022 | Unicorn Space for All with Eve Rodsky | 00:59:38 | |
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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| 22 Mar 2022 | Goodbye to Anxiety with Dr. Terri Bacow | 00:44:26 | |
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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| 18 Jan 2022 | The Brave New World of Period Products | 00:57:44 | |
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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| 10 Aug 2021 | Leaving Our Baggage at the Door | 00:41:15 | |
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…)
Show Notes:
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| 10 Jun 2022 | Teens and the Law with Jonathan Cristall, Esq. | 01:00:38 | |
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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| 19 Jul 2022 | Ungendering Body Image | 00:44:09 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Treating Acne with the Microbiome | 00:52:45 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Beginner Conversations about Consent | 00:35:23 | |
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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| 09 Aug 2022 | Hook-Up Culture from Those Living In It | 00:46:54 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | If Only There Were a Student Health Handbook… | 00:42:07 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | Cara and Vanessa Interview Their Kids | 00:33:42 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | The Emotional Whiplash of Launching a Kid | 00:38:20 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Taking the Stress out of Homework with Brian Platzer | 00:54:05 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | How Kids Thrive with Dr. Michele Borba | 00:44:29 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Is This Early Puberty? | 00:28:43 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Starter Conversations About Porn | 00:42:49 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Sep 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Oversharing | 00:21:36 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | The Very Real Benefits of Teens Giving Back | 00:45:21 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Making Activities Stick | 00:15:49 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Vulvas, Vaginas and Internal Reproductive Organs | 00:41:36 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Apologies | 00:23:40 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Penises, Testicles and Internal Reproductive Organs | 00:28:14 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Talking About Masturbation | 00:23:58 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | The TikTok Generation Gets Sex Educated | 00:38:43 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Access to Social Media | 00:19:40 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Vocab Lessons for the OG’s | 00:35:25 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Oct 2022 | NOW WHAT?! When My Kid is Wired Differently Than Me | 00:25:35 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Finding Community When Kids are Grown & Flown | 00:43:56 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Sexting | 00:20:15 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Good Kids, Bad Decisions | 00:24:39 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | LIVE: What is Modern Puberty? | 00:24:00 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | LIVE: Caring for Kids Through Mood Swings w/ Dr. Aliza Pressman | 00:49:15 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Middle School Romance | 00:24:21 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Going Viral on TikTok | 00:34:51 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Managing the Holidays with Tweens + Teens | 00:29:32 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Sex Talks with Amy Lang | 00:43:42 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Gifting Adolescents | 00:23:57 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Youth Sports (Over-)Specialization | 00:46:30 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Shoplifting | 00:24:18 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Dr. Becky on Seeing the Good Inside | 00:34:45 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | High School Romance | 00:39:04 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Bedwetting | 00:27:20 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Starting the Conversation about Money | 00:23:42 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | You Thought Feeding Toddlers Was Hard?! | 00:47:52 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | New Year’s Resolutions(-ish) | 00:30:23 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Dec 2022 | NOW WHAT?! Getting Silent Ones to Open Up | 00:24:22 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | NOW WHAT?! How Many Friends Is Enough? | 00:21:46 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Intersection of Parenting and Race with Uju Asika | 00:46:24 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | NOW WHAT?! The Impact of Big Age Spans within a Single Grade | 00:20:28 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Handling Information About Another Kid | 00:35:03 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Brand New Research About Porn & Teens | 00:24:48 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | Teens and Tech | 00:36:37 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | NOW WHAT?! How Tech Impacts Teens’ Social Lives | 00:25:27 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Healthy + Unhealthy Adolescent Relationships | 00:46:26 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | NOW WHAT?! PFAS and Period Underwear | 00:27:21 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | 5 Key Conversations Before a Night Out | 00:33:37 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Snapchat Snafu | 00:23:04 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | The Right Time to Talk About… | 00:47:40 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Why Is My Kid Such a Slob? | 00:28:38 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Body Positivity Meets the New AAP Guidelines on Obesity | 00:50:15 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Breaking News from the New Youth Risk Behavior Survey | 00:33:37 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour | 00:39:28 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Managing Tricky Topics with Dr. Lisa Damour | 00:30:14 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes | 00:27:09 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | NOW WHAT?! To Sleepover or Not to Sleepover… | 00:29:02 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Girls on the Brink with Donna Jackson Nakazawa | 00:50:38 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Hickeys | 00:25:55 | |
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? Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Handling Lies! Lies! Lies! with Betsy Brown Braun | 00:53:53 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Orthodonture Woes | 00:31:15 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | NOW WHAT?! When They Shut You Down | 00:24:35 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Talking About Masturbation Can Freak People Out | 00:26:11 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Executive Function in Tweens & Teens with Dr. Tori Cordiano | 00:54:38 | |
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. Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Does Gender Matter When Talking About Body Changes? | 00:31:41 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | Yeast and Itch | 00:45:05 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Raising Kids Through Health Challenges with Dr. Kelly Fradin | 00:40:54 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | NOW WHAT?!: Managing Chronic Illness through Adolescence | 00:38:15 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | NOW WHAT?! Emotions Around Admissions | 00:34:01 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Cosmetic Procedures in Kids | 00:39:56 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | NOW WHAT?!: Finding Balance | 00:22:16 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Peggy Orenstein Moves Beyond Sex | 00:46:05 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | NOW WHAT?!: In Judy Blume We Trust | 00:26:29 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Birth Control Pills for Tweens? | 00:45:19 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 May 2023 | NOW WHAT?! When does someone need to wear a bra? | 00:24:30 | |
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: Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Study Skills with Dr. Tori Cordiano | 00:46:13 | |
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 Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||