The Puberty Prof Podcast

3. Common Changes that Occur during Puberty and Adolescence

Kids experience many of the same changes during puberty. In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel and Jen Aull, NYS Health Teacher of the Year (2012), describe the common changes most children experience. Common changes include: Physical changes including growth spurts, maturing genitals, an increase in body odor, pimples, hair growth in new areas, overall body shape changes, and having sexual feelings. Emotional changes including the increase in moodiness. And other changes including an increase in responsibility and decision making, more interest in peers and friends, and possible questioning of beliefs and values. To connect with Jen Aull, submit a simple …

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2. Ten Useful Tips for Having Puberty Talks

In this episode, the Puberty Prof provides simple recommendations to help you talk with your children about puberty and adolescence. For example, use a variety of settings for talks, including car rides. Have a question you want answered on a future episode of the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children …

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1. Why this Podcast and Why Me, the Puberty Prof?

Truth be told- you can look up puberty information online. Yet, will you find trustworthy and simple information? And will you feel more comfortable about talking with your children? This episode explains why The Puberty Prof podcast was created and why Lori Reichel is a reliable resource on the topic of puberty and adolescence.  And, after listening to this episode and future ones, odds are you will feel more at ease, as well as prepared to talk with your children. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over …

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