This Is So Awkward

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NOW WHAT?! PFAS and Period Underwear Jan 27, 2023

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Period underwear brand Thinx recently settled a class-action suit alleging their underwear contained PFAS, a family of thousands of chemicals found in everything from fabrics to take-out containers. PFAS add functionality, but they’re not particularly healthy (for humans or the earth). The suit against Thinx aimed at the claim that their products are sustainable, organic and non-toxic. We answered tons of questions about what to do with period underwear.

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The Vajenda from Dr. Jen Gunter

The Awkward Rollercoaster

Our PUBERTY PORTAL

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Healthy + Unhealthy Adolescent Relationships Jan 24, 2023

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Evolving relationships – and budding romantic ones – are a big part of puberty and adolescence. This incredible conversation with Ebele Onyema from the OneLove Foundation, dives deep into how to identify unhealthy versus healthy ones, and steps to take when there’s reason for concern. We encourage adults and teens to listen.

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https://www.joinonelove.org/

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NOW WHAT?! How Tech Impacts Teens’ Social Lives Jan 20, 2023

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Technology and social media have become increasingly intertwined. Researchers and authors Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, go deep into what they know about how tech affects adolescent social interactions and vice versa, and what teens wish adults understood about their digital existence.

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Behind Their Screens

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Teens and Tech Jan 17, 2023

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While it’s tempting – and often-time fair – to demonize the role of technology in the lives of teens, there are lots of positives, too. In fact, at times the pros outweigh the cons. Hear all the data and insights from Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, authors of Behind Their Screens.

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Behind Their Screens

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NOW WHAT?! Brand New Research About Porn & Teens Jan 13, 2023

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Common Sense Media released data from a study of 1300 teens (ages 13-17) collected in September 2022. Finally updated information about teens and their pornography consumption! Common Sense did an outstanding job collecting and presenting it. We hit the highlights and offer advice about how this data changes the way we talk to kids about porn.

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Common Sense Media Report on Teens and Pornography

New York Times Article on Common Sense Media Report

LA Puberty Workshop on January 28th

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Handling Information About Another Kid Jan 10, 2023

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Sometimes kids share concerns about their friends. The question becomes: what to do with that information? The path through figuring out when something needs to be shared beyond you – with another parent, for instance – can be tricky, especially when the kid who shared in the first place interprets this as a violation of their trust and confidentiality.

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Los Angeles Puberty Workshop

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NOW WHAT?! The Impact of Big Age Spans within a Single Grade Jan 06, 2023

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We loved this listener question! How to handle large age spans – sometimes they’re as big as 18 months – between the youngest and oldest kid in a grade, especially when the wide range of physical and emotional development adds to already complex social challenges.

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Los Angeles Puberty Workshop

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Intersection of Parenting and Race with Uju Asika Jan 03, 2023

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It’s not uncommon to hear the same questions about race that we hear about sex: How do we bring it up? What if we bungle the conversation? When is the right time? Is it ever too early to begin? Journalist and author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World Uju Asika answers all of this and more is a deeply moving conversation about race and kids.

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Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World

Babes about Town blog

Los Angeles Puberty Workshop

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NOW WHAT?! Getting Silent Ones to Open Up Dec 30, 2022

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We hear this all the time: How do I get my quiet kid to talk? In short, it’s an art not a science. There are, though, tried and true tips and tricks for drawing out the silent kid in your house.

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Los Angeles Puberty Workshop

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New Year’s Resolutions(-ish) Dec 27, 2022

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We’re not big believers in New Year’s resolutions, but we ARE big believers in resolving to make change. This episode is about learning lessons from the past year and harnessing that wisdom as we head into the new year!

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Los Angeles Puberty Workshop

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