The Puberty Prof

Do you know what is age and developmentally appropriate for your young person to know regarding anatomy and physiology? Listen to this episode to find out in which Tess Vanderhaeghe from Yes Tess discusses the anatomy & physiology section of the National Sexuality Education Standards with Dr. Lori Reichel, The Puberty Prof. The standards for grades K through 5 will be read and then chatted within this episode.

To get in touch with Tess, email her at [email protected]

To check out her social media accounts like TikTok (for teens and young adults): https://www.tiktok.com/@yes.tess/ and Instagram (for French speaking families): https://www.instagram.com/yestess.familles/

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Anatomy and Physiology information begins around page 34)

Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/CIPDF2LM2wg

Remember to use the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. 

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we explain consent to young people? Listen to this episode in which Mike Domitz shares his words of advice. The person behind Center for Respect, Mike helps to empower young people with the skills for how to say “no,” being a proactive bystander, and finding self-worth.

To find out more about Mike including his books, go to Center for Respect by clicking here: https://www.centerforrespect.com

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Consent and Healthy Relationships information begins on about page 34)

Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/6ySDnCqNAYg

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. 

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what is recommended to be taught to young people in grades K through 8 about consent and healthy relationships? Listen to this episode to find out in which Dr. Lori Reichel and her guest, Meghan Conklin, go over what is noted in the Consent and Healthy Relationship topic area of the National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES).

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Consent and Healthy Relationships information begins on about page 34)

Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/WwIvI8lT_9o

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your young person. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. 

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES) can be used as “tools” for school health and sexuality educators to ensure the information and skill development being taught K-12 is age- and developmentally-appropriate. These standards, though, can also be used as a “tool” for parents and other caregivers for knowing what to talk about with their young people. To help explain what these standards, these “tools,” are about, Nora Gelperin chats with the Puberty Prof. Nora is the Director of Sex Education & Training for Advocates for Youth as well as one of the people on the team to create these standards.

To check out Advocates for Youth, click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org And to connect with Nora Gelperin, email her at [email protected]

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf

Also- remember to check out the YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/kMsSCEv1DfE 

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Puberty Prof podcast will continue with the Fall 2022 series beginning September 6th!

In addition to having 13 new episodes, short video clips for each episode will be available on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel (search for Lori Reichel, The Puberty Prof). 

The fall series is focusing on what is age- and developmentally- appropriate on a variety of sex education topics, as noted in the National Sexuality Education Standards. The main focus for episodes will be what is recommended for younger people in grades K – 5 to know and be able to do. 

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf

Or here:https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

Or the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you correctly answer 13 questions/statements that focus on puberty and growing up? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to find out in which Dr. Reichel, the Puberty Prof, reviews basic information shared in episodes 53 to 64. This episode ends the 2022 Spring/Summer series of the Puberty Prof Podcast. 

You can also watch this episode of Trivia Game on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel by going to the https://youtu.be/dDuVuc2GNIE

The Fall 2022 series begins in September- so stay tuned!

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty is about as well as to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As young people enter and go through adolescence, they will be increasingly exposed to substances, including alcohol. Therefore, this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast focuses on the realities of substance use and prevention/intervention. To help talk about this topic, the Puberty Prof invited Bobby Newman who is an Interventionist, Certified Drug Prevention Professional and Substance Abuse Counselor. After explaining his own history of substance use, Bobby shares some advice about how to talk with young people about substances and stories in which he intervened in cases with teenagers.

To contact Bobby, call 866-989-4499 or go online at: https://newmaninterventions.com

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty is about as well as to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode is a candid conversation with a woman who is/has been raising 18 young people. After explaining how she became a parent to 18 young people, Jenn Taylor reminds us of the importance of having positive medical providers/experiences for our reproductive systems. She also shares why she is a strong communicator and advocate for her children regarding their lives including positive sexuality, sexual abuse/assault, and overall sexual choices. As a Christian Mom, this is a controversial topic, and Jenn feels strongly that it’s important to have well-educated young adults to better navigate the world.

To get in touch with Jenn Taylor, connect with her at her website here: momsrunningit.com

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty is about as well as to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode health educator Janelle The joins the Puberty Prof podcast to discuss the need to talk honestly about all body parts, including the clitoris. After discussing the early messages children receive about their bodies, Janelle explains more about the clitoris including the need to remove the shame about the clitoris.

For more information about Janelle The and her course, services and resources, go to her website at: https://janellethe.com.

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty is about as well as to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.