In addition to the typical physical changes we think of during puberty (growth spurt, maturing genitals, new or darker hair growth, etc.), a young person’s brain also changes during the pre-teen and teen years. To understand these what these brain events are, as well as how to cope with or manage these events, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider joins the Puberty Prof in this episode. Parents and other caregivers- many positive recommendations regarding these brain events are provided in this episode!

Dr. Simmons Schneider is a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach, and corporate trainer, while serving as codirector of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. She is also the author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology.

To get in touch with Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, check out the following links:

https://www.frazzlebrain.com

https://twitter.com/DrGinaSimmons

https://www.facebook.com/DrGinaSimmonsSchneider

https://www.instagram.com/ginasimmonsdoc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginasimmonsphd/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/frazzlebrain

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Puberty & Adolescent Sexual Development information begins on page 37)

Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/YXqChBxlQ30

 

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