122 episodes

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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The Puberty Podcast Peoples Media

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.7 • 205 Ratings

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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    NOW WHAT?! When They Shut You Down

    NOW WHAT?! When They Shut You Down

    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 TikTok
    www.myoomla.com
    Transcript
    Production by Peoples Media

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    • 24 min
    Talking About Masturbation Can Freak People Out

    Talking About Masturbation Can Freak People Out

    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

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    • 26 min
    NOW WHAT?! Orthodonture Woes

    NOW WHAT?! Orthodonture Woes

    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.com
    Production by Peoples Media

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    • 31 min
    Handling Lies! Lies! Lies! with Betsy Brown Braun

    Handling Lies! Lies! Lies! with Betsy Brown Braun

    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.com
    Facebook.com/BetsyBBraun
    Twitter @BetsyBBraun
    Production by Peoples Media 

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    • 53 min
    NOW WHAT?! Hickeys

    NOW WHAT?! Hickeys

    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?
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    • 25 min
    Girls on the Brink with Donna Jackson Nakazawa

    Girls on the Brink with Donna Jackson Nakazawa

    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 Brink
    donnajacksonnakazawa.com 
    Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawa
    Twitter: @DonnaJackNak
    Facebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor 
    Production by Peoples Media 

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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
205 Ratings

205 Ratings

podcastkom22 ,

Great podcast just one complaint

I love this podcast and have often forwarded episodes to friends! I don’t like the ads about “air down there” - a bit much.

SKT71 ,

Essential tool for parents!

Incredibly grateful for the guidance in this podcast - every episode teaches me something! One of the toughest challenges is parenting different ages/genders/personalities since there is not a one approach fits all. This podcast really delivers advice, insights, and thoughtful approaches to handling those gaps. The content is applicable to both my 9 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son. Love the discussions it prompts! Now can you create one to help moms handle the perimenopause/menopause gap (especially while raising teens?!)? Ha! Thank you for all the hard work & vulnerability - it’s obvious you truly care and are passionate about these issues!

Kim Rosdahl ,

Love this podcast

I can’t even describe how much insight and knowledge these two ladies bring to each episode!! This podcast is a vital piece of my parenting repertoire!! Every single topic covered has been discussed and applied in our home!

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