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Did Covid throw girls into early puberty?

November 14, 2022 Health, Race/Identity, Science and Technology

Jessica Winter from The New Yorker discusses why pediatric endocrinologists saw a surge during the pandemic for referrals for girls developing early and which demographic populations are being hit most often.

Say less: Your teens listen more than you think

October 14, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Terri Apter discusses teenagers and their changing emotions, how to better understand their emerging identities, and ways parents can strengthen relationships.

Say less: Your teens listen more than you think

April 4, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Terri Apter discusses teenagers and their changing emotions, how to better understand their emerging identities, and ways parents can strengthen relationships.

How A Girl Becomes A Woman

July 13, 2021 Culture, Education, Health, History, Mental Health, Race/Identity

Melissa Febos joins us to talk about the flawed ways we ask children to shape their identities from puberty and her own coming-of-age story as she worked to find her voice and set boundaries.

Parenting Through Puberty

October 28, 2015 Health

This hour, we’ll talk about how we can better understand the challenges of puberty – and about how we can keep the peace at home – with Dr. Kevin Leman, author of “Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama.”