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THE PUBERTY PODCAST weaves together scientific research, parenting strategies, and hilarious stories to help guide adults who are raising kids through puberty. Each episode takes on one piece of this messy journey, offering both kids and adults practical, actionable advice. Join Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett -- puberty experts in the midst of parenting their own tweens and teens -- for the WHAT and the HOW of getting through adolescence.
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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.TranscriptProduction by Peoples MediaCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comLove what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So Awkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:www.orderofmagnitude.co@spillingthepubertea on IG@spillingthepubertea on TikTokwww.myoomla.comTranscriptProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 episodeCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comLove what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So AwkwardProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:www.myoomla.comProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:www.betsybrownbraun.comFacebook.com/BetsyBBraunTwitter @BetsyBBraunProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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:Girls on the Brinkdonnajacksonnakazawa.com Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawaTwitter: @DonnaJackNakFacebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 TeenagersAsk Lisa PodcastSubscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 TeenagersAsk Lisa Podcast& Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 YRBSSubscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:@mybodypositivehome on IGMy Body Positive HomeLink to AAP guidelinesEmily Oster newsletterNY Times Daily episodeSubscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:GirlologyYou-ologyTrish on InstagramGirlology on InstagramSubscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:OOMSHORTS Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 GunterThe Awkward RollercoasterOur PUBERTY PORTALProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:https://www.joinonelove.org/Production by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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:Behind Their ScreensProduction by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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