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Ep 137: A Different Way to Talk About Puberty

Ep 137: A Different Way to Talk About Puberty

FromTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers


Ep 137: A Different Way to Talk About Puberty

FromTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodePuberty can be an intense experience for both teens and parents! Kids are going through a million different changes throughout their minds and bodies, while parents watch from the sidelines and try not to get caught in the crossfire! Although the mood swings can be brutal, one of the hardest parts of parenting a kid through puberty is wondering if you gave them all the right talks to prepare them for this crazy ride.Although the puberty talk can be cringe-inducing, it’s not something that can be pushed aside. If no one walks a teens through the changes their body is experiencing, they can feel isolated. They may think they’re alone in the process, without someone to turn to for advice or reassurance. But speaking with kids early and often about puberty can help them approach their adolescence with confidence instead of confusion.To understand how we can guide kids through their coming-of-age, we’re talking to Michelle Mitchell, author of both A Guys Guide to Puberty and A Girls Guide to Puberty. We’ve had Michelle on the show twice before, but her advice is so helpful that we invited her back for a third! In this interview, she’s delving into the ways parents can help kids navigate all the twists and turns that puberty brings.In the episode, Michelle and I discuss how you can have those tricky talks about the process of puberty. That includes everything from periods to pimples. We also get into how we can teach boys about the female body and vice versa.Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode
Released:
May 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Parent-teen researcher Andy Earle talks with various experts about the art and science of parenting teenagers. Find more at www.talkingtoteens.com