Beginning to speak to your children about all things adolescence begins much younger than you might imagine. Many children enter puberty as early as 8. There doesn't necessarily need to be a formal "talk" but rather many conversations which build over time.
My guest for this episode is Dr. Dolly, a family medicine physician, who now helps parents and child ... Show More
Sep 22
Your Teen Isn’t Pulling Away From You
Somewhere around eleven, twelve, thirteen, something shifts. The kid who used to tell you everything starts giving you one-word answers. They stop looking for you and wanting to spend time with you. The door that used to stay open is closed. And the thing that makes sense for us ... Show More
28m 4s
Sep 15
Stop Saying "We Can't Afford It"
You're at the checkout, almost done, and your child grabs something and asks, "Can we get this?" And four words come out before you've even thought about them: "We can't afford it." It feels honest. Responsible, even. Like you're teaching them the value of money. Most of us say i ... Show More
16m 10s
May 2021
Ep 137: A Different Way to Talk About Puberty
Michelle Mitchell, author of A Girl’s Guide to Puberty and A Guy’s Guide to Puberty, shares her top tips preparing young people for puberty. Rather than cringing at the awkwardness, Michelle suggests we can embrace body changes as the beautiful part of life they are!Full show not ... Show More
27m 37s
Dec 2019
The Birds And The Bees — How To Talk To Children About Sex
Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the confusion and embarrassment around sex education so they can raise healthy, responsible kids.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle ... Show More
26m 5s
Jul 2025
Early Puberty: Causes, Endocrine Disruptors, and What’s Actually True
Do you know what a bone age is? If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling over early puberty headlines or wondering if plastic cups and lavender lotion are harming your child’s hormones this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Hart Unger, a pediatric endocrinologist, mom of ... Show More
47m 18s
Dec 2022
Girlology’s Dr. Melisa Holmes on Talking to Your Kids about Puberty
Dr. Melisa Holmes is an OBGYN, an author, and a health educator. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Girlology, which is a platform designed to provide girls and their caregivers with health resources to support them through puberty and adolescence. In this conversation, Dr. Ho ... Show More
36m 56s
