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The New Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Apr 23, 2024

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Menopause maven Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The New Menopause, joins us to debunk myths and educate listeners about some of the big topics like: hormone therapy treatment, the data on estrogen, and new ways to approach this complex stage of life that so often intersects with puberty.

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The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

North American Menopause Society

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How to Talk about Rough Sex Apr 19, 2024

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Recent news highlights troubling trends in sex, like sexual strangulation (often called choking). Acknowledgment of sexual aggression among teens and young adults — and they report lots of it — has motivated many adults to engage in conversations about sexual mores with the kids in their lives… not one of the sex talks they ever imagined having. This episode provides some initial ways into those conversations.

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The Troubling Trend in Teenage Sex

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Digital Wellness with Dr. Michael Rich Apr 16, 2024

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Managing technology use is one of the steepest climbs in the modern age. It’s true for ourselves, and goes double for kids we care about. Dr. Michael Rich, author of The Mediatrician’s Guide and founder/director of the Digital Wellness Lab, frames the current issues and then offers calm, thoughtful advice.

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The Mediatrician’s Guide

Digital Wellness Lab

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LIVE! Building Resilience with Dr. Aliza Pressman Apr 12, 2024

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In this live recording, Dr. Aliza Pressman offers actionable and realistic ways to build resilience in kids (and ourselves). Her advice, grounded in the fundamental principles of developmental psychology, adds a joyful and humorous twist!

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Jessica Lahey on The Addiction Inoculation Apr 09, 2024

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Substance use and abuse education is critical to keeping kids healthy and safe through adolescence and beyond. We’re joined by bestselling author and teacher Jessica Lahey who combines the best research about teen brains with clear how-to-advice. This episode is so rich with science and data, you’ll revisit this episode down the road.

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Jessica Lahey Videos

The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey

Dopamine Nation by Anna Lemke

High by David and Nic Sheff

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ChatGPT Infiltrates Adolescence Apr 05, 2024

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Artificial intelligence – and especially ChatGPT – have been ascendant this year. This episode asks (humans) about all the ways this technology has rapidly integrated into our lives. Suddenly there are a whole host of conversations to have with kids about the use of AI, in school and beyond.

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Understanding Autism and Puberty Apr 02, 2024

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Navigating the intersection of autism and puberty requires a combination of scientific information, shared vocabulary, and sensitivity to everything from learning style to temperament to neurodiversity type. Hear the guidance of neuropsychologist Dr. Donna Henderson, who is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals.

Show Notes:

Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else

Is This Autism? A companion guide for diagnosing

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Gambling Tweens and Teens Mar 29, 2024

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Move over sex and drugs, there’s a new hot topic to add to the list of the zillion talks you’ll have with the kids in your life: gambling. It’s time to start conversations about everything from online gambling sites to gaming platforms to fantasy sports leagues. Plus the fact that kid-targeted phone-based apps offer lots of entry points into the world of wagering.

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Ellen Galinsky on The Breakthrough Years Mar 26, 2024

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Let go of your assumptions about adolescents – it’s time for a reframe! Author and researcher Ellen Galinsky has spent decades studying societal questions – particularly about kids and their families – and offering actionable advice. She sees adolescence as a time for opportunity, creativity and positive change. This episode will have you positively giddy from Ellen’s insights, optimism, and positivity.

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The Breakthrough Years

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Warmer Temps, Less Clothing Mar 22, 2024

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Changing bodies plus individuation plus warming temperatures. Springtime is a time kids begin to make new choices about what they wear. Some feel insecure, some feel super confident, and some are looking to reflect the latest trends… adults often have lots of opinions about all of it.

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