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The Care and Keeping of You

Jan 24, 2024

Valerie Lee Shafer, the author of 'The Care and Keeping of You', shares her experiences writing a book about puberty for girls. The podcast covers topics such as the formation of Team Milk, the origins of American Girl dolls, and the universal concerns about puberty. The speaker also discusses their experience of being on bedrest while pregnant and introduces their daughters to the book. The podcast ends with information about the podcast team and their preference for traditional metal braces.

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Quick takeaways

The Care and Keeping of You, a book written by Valerie Schaeffer, has become a valuable resource for girls going through puberty, addressing topics such as periods, changing bodies, personal hygiene, and self-care.

The book received positive feedback and praise for its warm and informative tone, answering girls' questions and reassuring them that they are not alone, making Valerie Schaeffer a mentor to young women.

Deep dives

Launching Every Woman's Marathon

In 2024, Team Milk is launching Every Woman's Marathon, a marathon designed for and by women in Savannah, Georgia. This initiative builds on their previous sponsorship of female marathon runners and aims to empower women in the sport.

Introduction

2min

Discovering Sanitary Napkins and Navigating the First Period

2min

The Origins of American Girl Dolls and Valerie's Role

7min

E-commerce Platforms, Affordable Luxury Clothing, and a Book for Girls

3min

Universal Concerns and Trusted Guidance

7min

The Experience of Bedrest and Writing While Pregnant

3min

Introduction to 'The Care and Keeping of You'

7min

Team, Braces, Marathon, and Electric Car

3min

When Valorie Lee Schaefer was asked to write a book about puberty for kids, her first thought was, “Why me?” But as she got to work on it, she realized, “Every girl thinks that they're a freak of nature.”

A new, updated edition of The Care and Keeping of You is out now.

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