Today, we're unraveling the tangled web of puberty, which seems to be hitting kids earlier and lasting a lot longer than ever before. Yep, it's not your imagination – puberty is now a decade-long marathon! 🏃‍♀️

We’re joined by Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and New York Times bestselling author of ten books including The Care and Keeping of You series, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, a national bestselling author and puberty educator. Listen in as we explore why today’s kids are entering puberty younger and the impacts of high-achievement culture, chronic stress, and even environmental factors on this pivotal stage of life. But it's not all science and seriousness – there's plenty of laughter and real-life stories to lighten the load. And for all the parents navigating this rollercoaster with their tweens and teens, get ready for some heartfelt advice on how to keep the communication lines wide open. 

Tune in, laugh a little, learn a lot, and let’s face puberty head-on – together. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint!

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