Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry Puberty and Parenting: How to Evolve Communication with Your Tween with the Hosts of "This is So Awkward"
May 30, 2025
Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and author, alongside Vanessa Kroll Bennett, co-host of This Is So Awkward, dive into the complexities of parenting tweens navigating puberty. They emphasize the importance of evolving communication as puberty starts earlier. Listeners learn why open discussions about bodies, hormones, and relationships are crucial. The conversation also touches on effective sex education strategies, the need to separate parental baggage from children's experiences, and empowering children to make informed choices during these transformative years.
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Kids' Misconceptions About Periods
- Parents often assume their kids have accurate puberty knowledge, but many kids hold misconceptions despite their parents' education.
- Kids worry about practical issues like period logistics more than abstract concerns like pregnancy at first.
Start Puberty Talks Early
- Kids receive varied, often inaccurate puberty info from peers and the internet.
- Parents should proactively start age-appropriate conversations early rather than waiting.
Overcome Fear and Talk Openly
- Talk openly about sex, drugs, and tough topics to empower kids and delay risky behavior.
- Avoid the myth that discussing these subjects 'plants the seed' for experimentation.
