Puberty Q&A: Erections, Periods, And Crushes

In this solo Q&A, Jess wraps up the puberty mini-series with practical scripts for explaining erections, discussing periods and menstrual products, responding to teasing, navigating childhood crushes, and handling unsafe images. Listen for adaptable conversation starters that help make growing up something you can talk about together.

Check out these episodes for more on supporting your tweens through puberty:

Talking To Kids About Puberty, Periods, and Sex (Part 1)

Talking To Kids About Puberty, Porn, And Social Media (Part 2)

The Tween Years: Peers, Embarrassment, And Belonging

Understanding Puberty for Boys

How To Explain Sex And Reproduction To Tweens

Exciting news! Our brand-new puberty course is available now. Become the askable parent your child wants to talk to, respond with confidence to tricky questions, understand the physical and emotional changes your child will experience, and support them through the most common struggles tweens face - from friendship struggles to body image and online safety. Learn more about The Puberty Course here.

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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

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