The Puberty Prof: Recent Episodes
Lori Reichel
Interested in learning or remembering about what happens during puberty and adolescence? Then listen to the Puberty Prof Podcast with Lori Reichel, a nationally recognized health educator. Episodes include solo shows, discussions with guests on specific pre-teen and teen experiences, interviews with people of all ages who not only survived their pre-teen and teen years, yet thrived, and shows in which questions asked at pubertyprof.com or on the Puberty Prof’s social media outlets are answered by Lori. Perfect for listening as a family, in a car, and anytime you have a few minutes. To further help you start and continue conversations on puberty and adolescence, consider downloading the TALK Puberty app (found on iOS products).
In this short episode Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, thanks you, the listeners. Lori also shares information about her next podcast titled “School Health Educators” which will be released in January of 2024.
Remember, you can use a variety of tools to help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks including:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode is the Trivia game for December 2023. Feel free to listen in with some family members and friends to guess the answers to 13 multiple choice or true/false questions. For this game, Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, will state the question twice, pause, then provide the correct answer with a brief explanation.
You can also watch this game The Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here OR play the game with the Kahoot link provided here:
https://create.kahoot.it/share/puberty-prof-trivia-game-december-2023/ae4e6ba3-66e6-4d02-8b66-e117551ef3e2
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Being a Positive Influence by Talking about Analyzing Influences" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
As young people get older, their number of influences increase. So how can we best help them? To answer this question, as well as others, Judy LoBianco joins in this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about (NHES #2), as well as how parents and other caregivers need to be positive influences. Originally released earlier this year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For more information on this skill set, refer to the National Health Education Standard #2 by going g to the Centers for Disease and Control for Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm
Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and a Past President of SHAPE America. She spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels.
You can reach Judy @email address: hpesolutions2019@gmail.comFollow her on Twitter at @jlobianc
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5oPtNGyoYEY
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Teaching Consent with Words that Work" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
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. Originally released during the second year season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
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.
This episode titled "A Kid Friendly Way to Talk about Interpersonal Violence and Empathy" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Probably the most challenging topic for the Puberty Prof to talk about deals with Interpersonal Violence, including inappropriate touches and personal boundaries. This episode introduces this topic with the help of Mr. Sean and Rodney. Mr. Sean and Rodney provides in-person and virtual SEL presentations on the topics of empathy and violence prevention while featuring puppetry and original super hero stories. Topics such as bullying, upstanders, racism, and personal body safety/consent are Mr. Sean’s and Rodney’s focus. Originally released during in 2022 of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
To get in touch with Mr. Sean, email him at: mrseanpresents@gmail.com
Or check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mrseanpresents/
To watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel, go to: https://youtu.be/QTNysrYJy3k
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)
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-Being" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Part of growing up includes figuring out how to handle your feelings, especially when moodiness occurs. In this episode, Elle Mark, a certified prevention professional and 2020 Miss Croix Valley representative, provides recommendations for positive emotional health. The Campaign for Change Direction is also explained which includes “5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being.” Originally released during the first year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
More about this episode’s guest:
Elle Mark is a Certified Prevention Professional with a passion to prevent youth substance use and promote mental and emotional well-being. Elle currently serves as the Prevention Education Manager for the Know the Truth Prevention Program working to empower students across the state of Minnesota to be substance free. In her spare time, Elle serves as Miss St. Croix Valley promoting the Campaign the Change Direction and their “5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being”.
You can follow Elle on Facebook and Instagram @MissStCroixValleyFestival2020 as well as on Twitter @MissElleMark
Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page.
Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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.
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Mental Health & Mental Health Conditions in the Pre-Teen and Teen Years" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
On this episode, Brant Gauthier talks with the Puberty Prof about the realities of Mental Health and Mental Health Conditions during the pre-teen and teen years. A passionate educator from the local community resource National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org), this guest talks about statistics and stigmas existing in the United States, as well as the symptoms and signs to look for. Brant also candidly shares his own challenges when growing up, as well explains what tools exist for young and older people. Originally released during the first year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
Click below for more information on the resources noted in this episode:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Southwest Michigan (including Brant’s contact information)
Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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.
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Essential Tips for Talking about Sex" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Dan Rice, an expert on how to talk with young people about sex education, joins this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Working with the Rutgers University organization – Answer – for 15 years, Dan explains the need for talking about age- and developmentally appropriate sexuality topics with all ages. Dan is also the author of the sex positive book The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents: Guided Conversations to Have with Your Tweens and Teens.
Originally released during 2022, this episode is an audience favorite!
To find out more information, including a variety of sex education resource available, check out Answer’s website at:https://answer.rutgers.edu
To purchase Dan’s book click here.
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Fun Facts about the Body Parts Most Boys Have" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
For this episode, Dr. Casey Tobin returns to talk with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel. After last week’s discussion on 13 fun facts about most girls and their body parts, this week focuses on 13 fun facts about most boys and their body parts. Facts refer to circumcisions, nocturnal emissions, and penises.
Originally released during tWinter 2022, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Fun Facts about the Body Parts Most Girls Have" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
To start off 2022, the Puberty Prof and Dr. Casey Tobin talked about 13 fun facts of body parts most girls have. Facts refer to vulvas, glands, discharges, and more!
Originally released during the Winter 2022 series of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Menstrual Product Choices with Caitlin McGuire" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Do you know all of the menstrual period choices available in 2023? Listen in the hear returning guest Caitlin McGuire discuss the options with Dr. Lori Reichel. These choices include menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear in which all are explained in this episode. In addition other simple facts about having a period will be shared, including the reality of occasional stains on one’s underwear and the need to remove/change the menstrual product per the directions of the product. Released this past winter of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
To learn more about Caitlyn and the Bloody Awesome Period box, go to her website at https://www.iambloodyawesome.com or her Instagram at bloodyawesome.co.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Common Changes Most Boys Experience (Part 2)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. This episode was originally released during the first series of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
In this episode Chris Homer, a New York health teacher with almost 30 year’s experience, returns for Part 2 of Common Changes Most Boys Experience. Within this episode, Chris answers common questions children ask about the reproductive system most boys have. Questions include those about the penis, testicles, scrotum sac, vas deferens, erections, and sperm.
For further help, check out these "tools" for talking with young people about puberty:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Common Changes Most Boys Experience (Part 1)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Can you list all of the changes most boys experience during puberty? This episode’s guest, Chris Homer, can! Chris has been a health educator in New York for almost 30 years and in this episode he shares how he teaches young people about these natural and normal life events. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Common Changes Most Girls Experience (Part 2)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
The Puberty Prof continues the discussion about changes most girls experience during puberty with Anita Scheffer, the wonderful middle school health educator from Long Island. Reproductive body parts most girls have are explained, as well as the basics of the menstrual cycle. Questions children commonly ask about the menstrual cycle are also discussed. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Common Changes Most Girls Experience (Part 1)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
This episode’s guest is Anita Scheffer, a positive middle school health educator from Long Island with 30 years teaching experience. Within their conversation, Anita and the Puberty Prof explain the pubertal changes most girls experience including: growth spurts, breast development, hair growth common for most girls, and discharge, as well as some of the decision making that comes with these changes. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Why Isn’t It Easier for Parents to Talk with their Children About Puberty and Sex?" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
Do you feel awkward thinking about talking with others about sexuality, including your children about pubertal changes? Then listen to this episode to learn that you aren’t alone. After discussing his background, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, the Puberty Prof’s guest explains that research notes the typical barriers and why they exist. Originally released this past winter, this episode is an audience favorite!
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/bE5W_VRe2Ak
Dr. Dennis Flores is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, an affiliated faculty at the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Program, and is a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Center for Research on AIDS at Yale University’s School of Public Health. He has led several studies that investigates the role of parents in the sexual health education of their adolescent children who identify as LGBTQ. His studies fuel his subsequent HIV prevention work that includes both urban and rural community education, being a national spokesperson for HIV testing campaigns, and workforce development with around 1400 nurses across three continents. Dr. Flores earned his PhD from Duke University, a Masters in Public Health Nursing Leadership at Emory University, and a Bachelors in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
To contact Dr. Flores, you can email him at: Dalmacio@nursing.upenn.edu
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode titled "Growing Up - What to Expect" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!
What are all of the things kids experience as they go from being a child to becoming an adult? You might automatically think of the changes during puberty, yet there is so much more going on!
In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the variety of growing up aspects including social, mental, emotional, environmental, physical, and spiritual changes (referred to as SMEEPS by the Puberty Prof). So listen in for a quick review of these events!
Originally released this past January, the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!
For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just like young people complete their pubertal growth, the Puberty Prof Podcast is coming to an end. After 3 years of wonderful episodes, the Fall 2023 series of episodes will end the podcast in December.
And to celebrate the podcast's success, Dr. Lori, the Puberty Prof, evaluated the data for all episodes and picked the top 15 to be replayed for this fall! So please continue to listen in this fall and enjoy the top 15 episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. The first of the top 15 will be released next week, Tuesday, September 5th.
Remember- these items are additional tools to help you learn and talk about puberty and other growing up topics:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ready to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Then listen in to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast! Dr. Reichel, known as the Puberty Prof, goes over basic information shared in episodes 92 to 103.
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ready to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Then make sure to listen to next week's episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast.
Episode 104 will be released on August 1st!
Also, thanks to you, my listeners, for making this podcast successful!
To further learn about puberty and how to have healthy talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you felt frustrated about talking with a young person yet it seems not to be working? Do you feel more conflicts are occurring with your pre-teen/teen and are not sure how to resolve them? Then listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast in which Cynthia Klein shares her expertise on parenting, including how to positively influence your kids instead of controlling them. Author of Ally Parenting: A Non-Adversarial Approach to Transform Conflict Into Cooperation, Cynthia is a parenting coach with the mission to creating greater family harmony.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel.
To get in touch with Cynthia Klein, go to https://bridges2understanding.com
Also, remember to check out her book: Ally Parenting: A Non-Adversarial Approach to Transform Conflict Into Cooperation
To further help you understand puberty and other growing up changes:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ms. Jackie Dipzinski returns to discuss concrete examples for planning and goal setting. Specifically, examples of how to plan for pubertal events, social pressures, and emotional challenges are covered.
To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel.
For further help you talking with your young people:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another set of life skills we can teach our young people includes planning and goal setting. To help explain what these skills are about is this episode’s guest, Ms. Jackie Dipzinski. The passionate instructor overseeing the School Health Education Program at SUNY Brockport, Jackie has 21+ years’ experience in skill-based health education. As she explains, planning includes noting support systems and reasons why we choose specific goals, reflecting on barriers and how to overcome them, as well as other helpful strategies. SMART Goals are ensuring our goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Listen in to learn how to explain life planning to your young people.
Remember you can also watch this episode on the Puberty Prof's YouTube Channel.
To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158.
To further help you understand puberty and other growing up changes:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not only can adults advocate for young people, yet young people can learn to advocate for themselves as well as others. In this episode, Dr. Irene Cucina returns to the Puberty Prof Podcast to explain what advocating for oneself and others is all about. Dr. Cucina is a highly recognized health and physical education expert and New Hampshire’s 2023 winner of the Meritorious Achievement Award. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Cucina and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
To watch this episode, please go to the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel.
To learn more about advocacy, check out the CDC’s website.
Know someone who needs some help having puberty talks? Then recommend they:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode was originally released during the first series of the Puberty Prof Podcast. In this episode Chris Homer, a New York health teacher with almost 30 year’s experience, returns for Part 2 of Common Changes Most Boys Experience. Within this episode, Chris answers common questions children ask about the reproductive system most boys have. Questions include those about the penis, testicles, scrotum sac, vas deferens, erections, and sperm.
For further help, check out these "tools" for talking with young people about puberty:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Research tells us that young people need to figure out how to solve challenges in their personal lives, yet sometimes their caretakers jump in to solve their challenges instead. This episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast provides concrete techniques a caregiver can use to teach their young person for how to navigate life’s challenges. To explain these habits, Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, author of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness & Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World, is the Puberty Prof’s guest.
Remember you can also watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel.
To get in touch with Cynthia, check out her website at: www.parentcompass.com
Or check out her social media sites:
website | parentcompassbook.com
instagram | @parentcompass
twitter | @parentcompass1
facebook | TheParentCompass
linkedIn | Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
To further help you understand puberty and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here
See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Jen Mead returns to discuss the importance of “I” statements and how she teaches young people how to use them. Jen is the NYS Health Teacher of the Year and focuses her teaching on skill development in the classroom setting.
As noted in this episode by the Puberty Prof, an “I feel” statement includes four parts:
I feel _____ when _______ because ______. I need/want __________.
An example of a complete “I feel” statement is: "I feel angry when we started our meeting ate because we were supposed to start at 4pm. I need us to plan better for the future."
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
Get more information about Health At School by going to https://gethealthatschool.com/
Or follow Jen at:@healthatschool1 on Twittergethealthatschool on Instagram healthatschool1 on Facebook.
Resources regarding Child Sexual Abuse:Sexual Abuse Can Happen To Anyone are found at: https://amaze.org/video/personal-safety-sexual-abuse-can-happen-to-anyone/
And for reporting Child Abusehttps://childhelphotline.org/
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
As young people grow up they experience more opportunities to talk with others and form friendships. To help them best communicate their ideas and needs/wants, Jen Mead joins the discussion with the Puberty Prof to share the basics of what positive/assertive communication is about. Jen Mead is the NYS Health Teacher of the Year and focuses her teaching on skill development in the classroom setting. Concepts include choosing words carefully, ensuring positive tone is used, and demonstrating effective body language.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
Get more information about Health At School by going to https://gethealthatschool.com/
Or follow Jen at:@healthatschool1 on Twittergethealthatschool on Instagram healthatschool1 on Facebook.
Resources regarding Child Sexual Abuse: Sexual Abuse Can Happen To Anyone are found at: https://amaze.org/video/personal-safety-sexual-abuse-can-happen-to-anyone/
And for reporting Child Abusehttps://childhelphotline.org/
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are many choices for supporting breasts, including tank tops, basic bras, padded bras, and sports bras. This episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast presents these choices with returning guest Meghan Vlad. Megan is New York State’s AHPERD Amazing Person for Technology Use (2022) and, as you hear/see in this episode, a positive health teacher who really cares about her students.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breast budding and development occurs to most girls during the pre-teen years. This episode focuses on basic information on this development as well as other concepts young people often wonder about. To help discuss this topic is Megan Vlad. Megan is a passionate school health teacher and New York State’s AHPERD Amazing Person for Technology Use (2022).
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode continues the conversation with Dr. Ryan Fisk in which more questions about body parts most boys have are answered. In addition to talking about questions about the sperm and semen, Ryan and the Puberty Prof talk about wet dreams (nocturnal emissions) and how to handle comparing oneself to others, including in the media.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
Dr. Ryan Fisk is a Director of Technology and a graduate-level professor on Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. Previously, Ryan served as an educational technology specialist, a former high school director of instructional technology, and prior to that, as a health and PE teacher, department chair, and Varsity/JV coach.
Ryan is passionate about high-quality, innovative health education programs, classrooms, and schools. He has co-authored two NYSED-backed publications, and his dissertation research, "Faculty Perceptions of Flipped Professional Development Practices in K-12 Schools" was published in May 2022. Ryan’s most recent article, “The rise of ChatGPT and generative A.I. and what it means for schools” was published in the spring 2023 volume of the AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice.
Outside of school, you can find Ryan traveling and playing in the great outdoors with his wife and children. Connect with Ryan on Twitter (@ryan_fisk) or at www.fisk.nyc.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Young people ask great questions about bodily changes so this episode focuses on questions asked about most boys (specifically questions about reproductive parts). To help explain answers to these body parts, Dr. Ryan Fisk is this episode’s guest.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
Dr. Ryan Fisk is a Director of Technology and a graduate-level professor on Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. Previously, Ryan served as an educational technology specialist, a former high school director of instructional technology, and prior to that, as a health and PE teacher, department chair, and Varsity/JV coach.
Ryan is passionate about high-quality, innovative health education programs, classrooms, and schools. He has co-authored two NYSED-backed publications, and his dissertation research, "Faculty Perceptions of Flipped Professional Development Practices in K-12 Schools" was published in May 2022. Ryan’s most recent article, “The rise of ChatGPT and generative A.I. and what it means for schools” was published in the spring 2023 volume of the AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice.
Outside of school, you can find Ryan traveling and playing in the great outdoors with his wife and children. Connect with Ryan on Twitter (@ryan_fisk) or at www.fisk.nyc.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Do you know all of the menstrual period choices available in 2023? Listen in the hear returning guest Caitlin McGuire discuss the options with Dr. Lori Reichel. These choices include menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear in which all are explained in this episode. In addition other simple facts about having a period will be shared, including the reality of occasional stains on one’s underwear and the need to remove/change the menstrual product per the directions of the product.
To learn more about Caitlyn and the Bloody Awesome Period box, go to her website at https://www.iambloodyawesome.com or her Instagram at bloodyawesome.co.
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Another 13 episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast start being released next week, May 2nd, just in time for those spring puberty talks!
Episodes will include common questions children ask about puberty and simple life sklls young people can learn to be happier and healthier.
Know someone who needs some help having puberty talks? Then recommend they:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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This trivia game reviews basic concepts covered in episodes 79 to 90 of the Puberty Prof Podcast. Listen in to figure out what you learned and/or know.
You can also play this game by watching it on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here.
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Next week is episode #9: The Puberty Prof Trivia Game in which Dr. Lori Reichel will review the past 12 episodes. Listen in to have some fun!
And THANK YOU for the guests who helped out on the past 12 episodes!
Do you know someone who can use some tools for talking about puberty? Then recommend this podcast, the TALK Puberty app, click here, and the book titled Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
Thanks for your support!
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Decision making is a skill we need to teach young people, especially as they become more responsible and independent. To talk about this skill is this episode’s guest, Kathleen Vogt. A passionate health education teacher, Kathleen explains how she helps young people learn about this skill as well as shares some of the decisions she made growing up.
The Puberty’s Prof’s YouTube Channel is found here: https://youtu.be/qibQXos3fNQ
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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How do you prepare for your first period? What do you do if you get your period and you are not at home? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast to get the answers to these questions as well as other common questions young people wonder about. To help answer questions, Caitlin McGuire returns as this episode’s guest. Caitlin is the person begin Bloody Awesome and a period party box.
To learn more about Caitlyn and the Bloody Awesome Period box, go to her website at https://www.iambloodyawesome.com or her Instagram at bloodyawesome.co.
Check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Although some people simply google their questions for answers, we want to make sure our sources are reliable and correct. To help explain how we can do this, including how to teach young people how to access the best information, Jessica Matheson returns to the Puberty Prof Podcast.
Remember to view this episode on the Puberty Prof's Podcast channel here: https://youtu.be/GgBRdp-_qxE
To get a copy of the Scavenger Hunt referred to by Jessica, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j_K9Rb2kv__stTsc1USq-tmM8l4lxU8fwJTuOE7Lc20/edit?usp=sharing
To get in touch with Jessica Matheson, tweet her at:@CoachMatheson
Or email her at:jessicasmatheson@gmail.com
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Many young people wonder “Am I normal?” and “What is normal?” This episode goes over these questions with special guest Jessica Matheson. Jessica is the SHAPE Health Education Teacher of the Year (2022) and, on this episode, she discusses with the Puberty Prof a variety of “normal” events that occurs when growing up.
To get in touch with Jessica Matheson, tweet her at: @CoachMatheson
Or email her at: jessicasmatheson@gmail.com
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/aw_8F-mjWxo
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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The past episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast focus on the realities of the many influences young people experience. Although some influences can be positive, many are negative in which between being exposed to so much while also going through puberty and other growing up events, can create feelings of anxiety. To better understand what anxiety is and how we can help pre-teens and teens handle these feelings, Dr. Terri Bacow joins today’s episode to share her wisdom and guidance.
TERRI BACOW is a widely known expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, an evidence-based therapy approach. A Brown and Boston University graduate, she sees clients in her private practice in New York City. She is a media contributor and has been featured in Women’s Healthand Shapemagazines, and Scary Mommy, as well as various blogs and podcasts. Dr. Bacow is also the author of Goodbye, Anxiety: A Guided Journal for Overcoming Worry.
Click here to watch ond the Puberty Prof's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/p9j4upwtzrY
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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This upcoming week is Global Unplugging Day in which people around the world will “unplug” from technology. So how can you help the young people unplug? And how can you help them self-regulate their personal devices? Listen in to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast in which Sarah Maynard explains the need to talk with young people about technology communication. Sarah is the person behind “The Start Effect” and mom to four children. In addition to summarizing current happenings with online technology, Sarah provides recommendations for parents and other caregivers on how to monitor and communicate with your children about being unplugged, including creating a “contract” to help with the self-regulation of using personal devices.
To find out more about Sarah and gain access to the Digital Device Agreement discussed in this episode, check out her website at: www.thestarteffect.com
To watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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The word “beautiful” is often referred to how something looks on the outside, including people. Yet, as this episode’s guest explains, growing up to become an adult is beautiful because everyone can figure out who they truly are, which is BEAUTIFUL! Listen in to hear Stavros, a 22 year old male born and raised in Greece, describe this occurrence as well as his feelings and thoughts of his own growing up experiences.
To watch the intro of this episode, go to the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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All of us need to love ourselves. Therefore, on this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast, Dr. Lori Reichel explains 5 ways everyone, young people and adults, can love themselves. These 5 ways include moving our bodies, analyzing the influences around us, limiting our social media time, honoring what our bodies do, and giving ourselves a “date night.” Remember- everyone is one this planet for a reason!
Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel too! Just click here.
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here
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As young people get older, their number of influences increase. So how can we best help them? To answer this question, as well as others, Judy LoBianco joins in this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about (NHES #2), as well as how parents and other caregivers need to be positive influences.
For more information on this skill set, refer to the National Health Education Standard #2 by going g to the Centers for Disease and Control for Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm
Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and a Past President of SHAPE America. She spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels.
You can reach Judy @email address: hpesolutions2019@gmail.comFollow her on Twitter at @jlobianc
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5oPtNGyoYEY
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the last episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores noted common communication barriers existing between parents and their children when it comes to talking about human sexuality, including puberty. In this episode, Dr. Flores returns and provides recommendations for removing these barriers and creating “bridges” in communication. Recommendations include talking before the “expiration date,” remembering that being asked questions are expressions of trust, gently ask what they are asking about, realizing you don’t have to know everything, and using teachable moments.
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/nPHJ-IUOIfg
Dr. Dennis Flores is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, an affiliated faculty at the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Program, and is a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Center for Research on AIDS at Yale University’s School of Public Health. He has led several studies that investigates the role of parents in the sexual health education of their adolescent children who identify as LGBTQ. His studies fuel his subsequent HIV prevention work that includes both urban and rural community education, being a national spokesperson for HIV testing campaigns, and workforce development with around 1400 nurses across three continents. Dr. Flores earned his PhD from Duke University, a Masters in Public Health Nursing Leadership at Emory University, and a Bachelors in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
To contact Dr. Flores, you can email him at: Dalmacio@nursing.upenn.edu
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Do you feel awkward thinking about talking with others about sexuality, including your children about pubertal changes? Then listen to this episode to learn that you aren’t alone. After discussing his background, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, the Puberty Prof’s guest explains that research notes the typical barriers and why they exist.
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/bE5W_VRe2Ak
Dr. Dennis Flores is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, an affiliated faculty at the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Program, and is a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Center for Research on AIDS at Yale University’s School of Public Health. He has led several studies that investigates the role of parents in the sexual health education of their adolescent children who identify as LGBTQ. His studies fuel his subsequent HIV prevention work that includes both urban and rural community education, being a national spokesperson for HIV testing campaigns, and workforce development with around 1400 nurses across three continents. Dr. Flores earned his PhD from Duke University, a Masters in Public Health Nursing Leadership at Emory University, and a Bachelors in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
To contact Dr. Flores, you can email him at: Dalmacio@nursing.upenn.edu
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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What are all of the things kids experience as they go from being a child to becoming an adult? You might automatically think of the changes during puberty, yet there is so much more going on!
In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the variety of growing up aspects including social, mental, emotional, environmental, physical, and spiritual changes (referred to as SMEEPS by the Puberty Prof). So listen in for a quick review of these events!
Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/aeoE-FdJCTg
To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
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Happy 2023! The Puberty Prof podcast returns with this mini-episode in which Dr. Lori Reichel goes over: the differences between puberty and adolescence, updates for 2023, and lessons learned over the past 78 episodes (2 years).
Congrats to the Puberty Prof for a successful two past years!
Remember to check out this mini-episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/aeoE-FdJCTg
For further help:
- download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
- purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
- purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this mini-episode, the Puberty Prof gives a quick review of the fall episodes, notes what is to come in January of 2023, and wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Remember to check out the Puberty Prof's website at www.lorireichel.com. Both her award winning book and apps are described with links available to help purchase these items.
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This episode of the Puberty Prof podcast includes 13 true/false statements and multiple guess questions to review episodes 66-77. Play along as the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, challenges you and your friends/family members!
To check out the video of this episode/trivia game on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/1qT2KmFllfg
Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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.
Another resource and GREAT Holiday gift is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
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Reminders!
- The Fall Series Trivia Game will be released next week (Dec. 6);
- The Fall Series, episodes 66 to 77, included information from the NSES that parents and other caregivers can refer to for age- and developmentally- appropriate content; AND
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- The book titled Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty: Insights from a nationally recognized health education expert, is a GREAT GIFT for people you care about! Consider purchasing the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Questions-Children-About-Puberty/dp/1732032912/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
The YouTube clip for this mini-episode is found here: https://youtu.be/XlUEx8nWUYk
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Probably the most challenging topic for the Puberty Prof to talk about deals with Interpersonal Violence, including inappropriate touches and personal boundaries. This episode introduces this topic with the help of Mr. Sean and Rodney. Mr. Sean and Rodney provides in-person and virtual SEL presentations on the topics of empathy and violence prevention while featuring puppetry and original super hero stories. Topics such as bullying, upstanders, racism, and personal body safety/consent are Mr. Sean’s and Rodney’s focus.
To get in touch with Mr. Sean, email him at: mrseanpresents@gmail.com
Or check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mrseanpresents/
To watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel, go to: https://youtu.be/QTNysrYJy3k
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)
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Although the topic may be uncomfortable, young people need to learn specific information and skills about inappropriate touches, as well as other forms of interpersonal violence. To explain the importance of talking with children, Dr. Kelli Palfy returns as a guest on the Puberty Prof podcast.
Dr. Palfy is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in sexual abuse. Her books include The Unsafe Neighbour, Pawsitively Me: My Healing Journey, Unfriend Her, and MeN Too.
To reach her, go to Dr. Palfy’s website at : https://kellipalfy.com
Watch the full episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/5o-wFWSUn5Y
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)
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As noted in the last episode of this podcast, sexual health is one topic of the National Sexuality Education Standards. Yet what specific things can we talk to young people about that relates to this topic? The answer is everyday germ transmission and personal hygiene skills! To help explain these basics, Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey joins this episode to talk with the Puberty Prof. Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil, is a physician-scientist and writer. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she practices emergency psychiatry. Prior to her career in medicine, she conducted HIV immunology research for many years at several institutions including the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford. Dr. Smalls-Mantey speaks and writes about public and mental health, and has appeared several times on ABC News and Black News Channel. Her recent co-authored book is Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines, where readers join Anjali on an inspirational journey as she learns about how vaccines work to keep us safe and healthy, and about the amazing scientists who created them.
To connect with Dr. Smalls-Mantey you can follow her on instagram @doctoradjoa and @anjalithebrave. Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers where eBooks are sold. More information is available at www.anjlaithebrave.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 (Sexual Health information begins around page 47)
Remember to watch the first 10 minutes of this episode on the Puberty Prof's YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/MykhXqBNMLs
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)
Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you think is recommended for young people to learn about regarding sexual health? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to find out in which Anita Scheffer returns as a guest. After reading specific performance indicators in the Sexual Health section of the National Sexuality Education Standards, Anita discusses with Dr. Reichel what these statements are about and how things might be explained in the school setting.
To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Sexual Health information begins around page 47)
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.
Do you know what to talk to young people about regarding Sexual Orientation & Identity? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast in which Gina Lepore goes over the age- and developmentally-appropriate concepts for sexual orientation and identity as noted in the National Sexuality Education Standards.
Gina Lepore, MEd. serves a Project Coordinator and Trainer at ETR and has extensive experience in reproductive and sexual health and sexuality education. Also an adjunct instructor at Cabrio community college. She is also an Adjunct Instructor in Human Sexuality at Cabrillo Community College in California.
To get in touch with Gina Lepore (at ETR), you can email her at: Gina.lepore@etr.org
Check out the California Healthy Youth Act here or here.
To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Sexual Orientation & Identity information begins around page 47)
Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link:
https://youtu.be/Os-e1k3AXwM
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.
Do you know how to define gender related terms to young people? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast in which Carrie Burton reviews age- and developmentally-appropriate ways to explain term definitions. Carrie is the person behind Alphabet Soup LLC and very passionate about providing supportive education in a welcoming and affirming space. To guide this conversation, the Gender Identity & Expression topic area of the National Sexuality Education Standards, specifically the performance indicators noted for the younger grades, are reviewed.
To get in touch with Carrie Burton, CSE, check out the following links:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thealphabetsoupllc
Website: www.thealphabetsoup.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 (Gender Identity & Expression information begins on page 39)
Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/ltKOO4Ouu7A
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.
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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What is recommended for young people to know or do about puberty and adolescent sexual development? Listen to this episode in which the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, reviews the indicators noted in the puberty and adolescent development section of the National Sexuality Education Standards.
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 around page 37)
Also- remember to check out the YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/0K0Yzoad-ag
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.
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 tess@yestess.ca
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 nora@advocatesforyouth.org
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.
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 …
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 …
In this mini-episode, Dr. Lori Reichel thanks her guests on episodes 53 to 64 and reminds you to listen to the next episode. The next episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast, episode #65, will be the Spring/Summer 2022 Trivia Game! Feel free to watch the Spring/Summer 2022 Trivia Game on the Puberty Prof’s Youtube channel once it is released! The link for this game is: https://youtu.be/dDuVuc2GNIE 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Although we might not want to believe that our young people can easily go online and discover sexual content, it happens. So what can we do about this? To answer this question, Amy Lang is this episode’s guest on the Puberty Prof podcast. Amy Lang, MA, has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years helping parents and other caregivers become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. To learn more about Amy Lang and the incredible work she does, go to her website at: www.birdsandbeesandkids.com. Also, check out her podcast “Just Say This”. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty …
Although we might not want to believe that our young people can easily go online and discover sexual content, it happens. So what can we do about this? To answer this question, Amy Lang is this episode’s guest on the Puberty Prof podcast. Amy Lang, MA, has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years helping parents and other caregivers become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. To learn more about Amy Lang and the incredible work she does, go to her website at: www.birdsandbeesandkids.com. Also, check out her podcast “Just Say This”. To learn more about Amy Lang and the incredible work she does, …
Dan Rice, an expert on how to talk with young people about sex education, joins this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Working with the Rutgers University organization – Answer – for 15 years, Dan explains the need for talking about age- and developmentally appropriate sexuality topics with all ages. Dan is also the author of the sex positive book The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents: Guided Conversations to Have with Your Tweens and Teens. To find out more information, including a variety of sex education resource available, check out Answer’s website at:https://answer.rutgers.edu To purchase Dan’s book click here: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Education-Book-Parents-Conversations/dp/1638074224/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28L6V5POE2R23&keywords=dan+rice+sex+education&qid=1652369901&sprefix=dan+rice%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Remember to check out the TALK …
Body image is a concept we don’t often think of when talking with young people about puberty. Yet, truth be told, all of us can feel uncomfortable in our bodies. Therefore, in this episode the Puberty Prof speaks with Debbie Saroufim, a Body Relationship Coach. Subjects raised within their conversation include: loving oneself even when you don’t like yourself, recognizing there is more than one “body shape,” and learning to accept ourselves. Want to connect with Debbie Saroufim? Go to her website at: https://www.bodyrelationship.com And please click here for the parent guide listing common phrases we often use and how to best …
This week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast focuses on young people’s emotional and mental health in which Angie Weber shares some of her wisdom. Angie is the creator of the Parent Toolbox and a mom of twins. A variety of suggestions are provided in the episode inclduing reminding ourselves of the realities of the range of emotions we all have and how to best cope. To get in touch with Angie Weber, or to check out the Parent Toolbox, go to https://theparenttoolbox.info. You can also follow The Parent Toolbox on Instagram And check out the resource Angie spoke about at: https://theparenttoolbox.info/emotions …
Spring is here! This means that many schools will be announcing their plans for puberty talks and many health teachers and administrators will receive questions regarding how these talks will occur. To help you prepare for these talks and communicate with your pre-teens’ educators, this week’s guest is Joanna Schultz who is a middle school health teacher with children of her own. So listen in to her discussion with the Puberty Prof to learn what to expect and how to best approach your young person’s school for their puberty lesson plans! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to recall what puberty is …
This episode begins with the sharing of growing up experiences from a former student (Kevin) of the Puberty Prof. The conversation then progresses into an honest discussion on how we talk with younger children on a variety of sexuality topics ranging from how to explain pregnancy to teaching about consent. Kevin, thank you so much for having this incredibly realistic and honest conversation! 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 …
In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the basic bodily changes most boys experience during puberty. These include body shape changes and growth, hair growth, noticeable voice changes, maturation of genitals and sperm, and nocturnal emissions. Feel free to listen to this recording on YouTube in which a PowerPoint overview is provided: https://youtu.be/Z3ygyXsTo_k 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 …
After sharing her background, Dr. Marni Sommer reminds us of the importance for being body positive, including the need to teach our young people about how to do this. Her discussion with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, then covers basic body changes children experience, changes most girls experience including getting periods, typical emotional experiences, and the importance of young people having a trusted adult to speak with. For additional information about the body changes most girls experience, refer to past episodes of the Puberty Prof podcast including those with Anita Schaffer (episodes 9 and 10). For more information about …
Do you remember the physical changes you experienced during puberty? If you don’t, or if you want a review, listen to this episode in which the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, discusses the basic changes young people experience. Information includes how to tell a friend they have body odor and fun facts about pubic hair. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to better recall what puberty is about as well as help start and continue conversations. 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 …
In this mini-episode the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, provides an overview of the next 13 episodes! She also reminds you of the purpose of the Puberty Prof podcast and thanks a listener for sharing her positive experiences of using both the TALK Puberty app and TALK B4 Sex app! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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 …
This episode of the Puberty Prof podcast includes 13 true/false statements and multiple guess questions that review episodes 40-51. Play along as the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, challenges you and your friends/family members! To check out the video of this episode/trivia game on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/lKshze08iuI Also, to play this game through Kahoot, go to: https://create.kahoot.it/share/puberty-prof-trivia-game-april-2022/ae4e6ba3-66e6-4d02-8b66-e117551ef3e2 Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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 …
How can we make sure we talk honestly about personal topics, including sex ed? Find out by listening in to hear the conversation between the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, and Kim Cook, a registered nurse, health educator, and creator of Teen World Confidential and the Sex Education Alliance. Within this episode Kim shares her most embarrassing puberty story and the experience of raising three daughters, mood swings and all. Advice for boundaries, dealing with emotions, being engaged, building a foundation of trust, and how to start sex ed conversations including consent are raised. For more information, check out SEA …
Are any of the young people in your life asking questions about pregnancy? This is typical of children and pre-teens, especially when puberty conversations occur. That’s why this week’s episode focuses on pregnancy, including common questions young people ask, with Ms. McKenzie Bradley, a Health and PE educator. In addition, McKenzie shares some of the thoughts and questions she currently is hearing due to her own pregnancy. Want to talk about puberty and other growing up topics with someone yet don’t know how to start? Check out the TALK Puberty app ! This app allows you to go over specific topics at …
As noted in the last episode of the Puberty Prof podcast, pre-teens experience more than physical growth during their pre-teen and teen years. This includes figuring out who they are and their potential intellectual paths. To help understand and support our pre-teens paths, Dr. Reichel speaks with Gail Swift, the President of Plans to Prosper Coaching, in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear Gail explain how we can help our children find and follow what they are meant to do in their lives. To learn more about Gail Swift, check out her website at https://planstoprospercoaching.com. Want to talk about puberty and …
In addition to bodily changes, pre-teens typically experience social changes during their growing up years. To help young people navigate these changes, particularly within friendships, this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof features Jessica Speer who chats with Dr. Reichel. Author of BFF or NFF, not Really Friends: A Girl’s Guide to Friendships, as well as mom of two children, Jessica explains the shifts regarding young people and their relationships, as well as how we can best support healthier friendships. To learn more about Jessica Speer, check out her website at https://jessicaspeer.com. Want to talk about puberty and other growing up topics with …
Gender identity? Sexual orientation? LGBT? Nonbinary? Need to learn or be reminded of terms related to who we are and who we love? Then listen to episode #47 of the Puberty Prof Podcast! IIn this episode Dr. Lori Reichel speaks with the nationally recognized sexuality educator Al Vernacchio. After first sharing some of his background, Al discusses current sexuality terminology in a positive and understandable manner. If you’re an adult trying to understand some of the terms young people are using to describe themselves and their experiences, this is the episode for you. To learn more about Al Vernacchio, check out his website at https://alvernacchio.com Want to …
How can we be more positive about puberty and other growing up challenges? One way is to listen to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof’s podcast! Episode #46 includes Dr. Reichel talking with Caitlin McGuire about celebrating changes, especially first periods. Caitlin is the person behind Bloody Awesome and the Bloody Awesome Box for menstrual cycles, and, as you will hear in this episode, an enthusiastic supporter of celebrating life events! To learn more about Caitlin and celebrating first periods go to https://www.iambloodyawesome.com Want to talk about puberty and other growing up topics with someone yet don’t know how to start? Check out …
Many younger listeners and their families say their favorite Puberty Prof episodes are those focusing on other people’s experiences. Therefore this week Ryan, a really positive and kind college student, shares some of his memories from his pubescent years including those dealing with crushes. Listen in to realize how we all experience some challenges while growing up yet can thrive through the pre-teen and teen years! Want to talk about puberty and other growing up topics with someone yet don’t know how to start? Check out the TALK Puberty app ! This app allows you to go over specific topics at …
How do you know your pre-teen is going through puberty? Listen in to episode #44 of the Puberty Prof podcast to hear Steph Auteri of Guerrilla Sex Ed talk about some of the basic physical changes pre-teens experience. Steph and the Puberty Prof also chat about what you can do to support your young person’s wellness during their pre-teen and teen years. To learn more about this episode’s guest, go to Steph Auteri at stephauteri.com or Guerrilla Sex Ed Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own …
Gender inclusivity has become more popular in our lives. Yet what does this phrase actually mean? Join in to hear Saleema Noon, a comprehensive sexual health educator, explain this phrase, as well as how we can talk with our pre-teens in a gender inclusive manner. Saleema Noon is the sexual health educator behind Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators. Based in Canada, Saleema and her team provide gender inclusive puberty workshops in schools, community settings, and online, as well as other educational items. To learn more about this episode’s guest and the available resources and workshops, go to Saleema Noon at https://www.saleemanoon.com. Remember to …
In addition to knowing information about puberty and other growing up topics, knowing how and when to approach these topics is important for caregivers. Therefore this week’s guest, Rowena Thomas from “Amazing Me,” discusses with Dr. Lori Reichel basic tips for how you can talk with your pre-teen about basic human sexuality concepts. Rowena is the creator of sex education programs titled “Amazing Me” which are offered in person in Sydney Australia or online to families living anywhere. She also has a blog and tips on her website. To learn more about this episode’s guest and the available free resources …
This week Dr. Casey Tobin returns to talk with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel. After last week’s discussion on 13 fun facts about most girls and their body parts, this week focuses on 13 fun facts about most boys and their body parts. Facts refer to circumcisions, nocturnal emissions, and penises. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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 Boys, Questions About Most Girls, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended …
To start off 2022, the Puberty Prof and Dr. Casey Tobin talk about 13 fun facts of body parts most girls have. Facts refer to vulvas, glands, discharges, and more! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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. Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions …
Happy New Year! The Winter Series of the Puberty Prof Podcast returns next Tuesday, January 18th, 2022! Get ready to listen in as Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, talks with guests about a variety of growing up topics including: Fun Facts about Reproductive System Body Parts, Tips for Talking with Pre-Teens, Gender Inclusive Puberty Talks, Sexual Identity and Orientation Terminology, How to Talk with Children about Pregnancies, as well as another Trivia Game. Interested in being a guest on the Puberty Prof Podcast to talk about the questions found on the TALK Puberty app or the TALK B4 Sex …
In this mini-episode, Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, provides an overview of this past fall series of episodes, as well as what to expect in Winter 2022. In addition, she thanks you, the listeners, and wishes everyone a HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Still need a holiday gift? Consider getting the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award, and is perfect for helping families talk about the real-life events of growing up. Also consider downloading the TALK Puberty app to help …
JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING! Some pre-teen trivia reviewing the past 12 episodes! This episode has 13 true/false statements focusing on the mental, emotional, and social challenges young (and older) people experience. After each statement is provided, a few seconds are given to let you think, and then the correct answer is revealed. The Puberty Prof even sings a little bit to demonstrate the fun things we can choose to do to cope when feeling challenged! Need an idea for a holiday gift? Consider giving the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s …
Within this recording, the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel: reviews the past 12 episodes of this podcast (episodes 27-38), thanks YOU, the listeners, her guests, and the folks who have given feedback on the TALK Puberty App and this podcast, and reminds everyone to be prepared for the 39th episode which will be presented as a True/False Trivia Game. Thanks for your continuous support! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions …
The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, which can include Positive Reading Habits. To help explain this habit, Dr. Danny Brassel, a passionate school educator and international speaker with experience ranging from teaching preschoolers to rocket scientists, provides advice for how to help young people read. Techniques for helping children and youth become interested in reading is shared, as well as inspirational quotes of successful leaders who were prolific readers. About this episode’s guest: A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken …
On this episode, Brant Gauthier talks with the Puberty Prof about the realities of Mental Health and Mental Health Conditions during the pre-teen and teen years. A passionate educator from the local community resource National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org), this guest talks about statistics and stigmas existing in the United States, as well as the symptoms and signs to look for. Brant also candidly shares his own challenges when growing up, as well explains what tools exist for young and older people. Click below for more information on the resources noted in today’s episode: National Alliance on Mental Illness …
On today’s episode, the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, focuses on the topic of bullying. To help her out, Sumi Mukherjee shares his experiences as a victim of bullying in his youth. Public Speaker and author of A Life Interrupted – The Story of My Battle with Bullying and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sumi believes one of his purposes in life is to tell his story to help prevent future bullying as well as recommend intervention steps for children and youth. Also, Sumi shares the revealing conversation he had with one of the people who bullied him as a child. To learn more …
The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, including the benefits of drawing. To help her, Haley Weaver, an illustrator and creator of “webcomics,” talks about her passion for helping people use art as a tool for figuring out our emotions, as well as other coping skills to support one’s wellness. She also shares her personal story for coping with her own anxiety and struggles as a young person and advice to adults for supporting the mental health of children and youth. Check out her website at HaleyDrewThis (https://www.haleydrewthis.com) and Instagram account. Remember to …
On this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast Dr. Kelli Palfy talks honestly about the need to educate our children, as well as adults, on the variety of concerns regarding child sexual abuse. After noting the need to include boys in these conversations, Dr. Palfy addresses the realities of perpetrators, grooming techniques used, the challenge of defining “trusted adults,” and holding perpetrators accountable. Note: Please, if a memory is raised about an experience pertaining to this topic, get the support you deserve! This can include referring to the resources below, like RAINN. This resource (RAINN) has a page of Survivor Stories to …
How can we teach children about consent during their younger years? Listen to this episode to find out in which the Puberty Prof talks with Lauren K. Carlson about simple concepts supporting consent for people of all ages. A victim of sexual assault herself, Lauren understands the importance of supporting all children, including the “child inside,” as well as providing them a voice. In addition, she recommends how adults can support victims when told that inappropriate behaviors occurred, including adults saying: “I believe you,” “It wasn’t your fault, and “You didn’t deserve it.” * *If listening to this episode reminds you …
Have you noticed some of the terminology used during puberty and other growing up talks is different from what you may be used to? For example, the phrases “most girls” and “most boys” may be heard. Or “people with a vulva” and “people with a penis.” To help explain why these phrases are now being used, the Puberty Prof invited Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW, onto this week’s episode. Founder of Sex Positive Families, Melissa is passionate about ensuring all children are supported in learning about their bodies and that gender “norms” are removed from the conversations. Listen in to hear about how …
One aspect of having healthy and happy children and teens is ensuring healthy positive connections occur in your home. To help explain this concept, Ashley Logsdon, the authentic and enthusiastic Relationship Coach, shares advice to the Puberty Prof for having a connected household. After providing a “pause” to help set our mindset, this mother of three children, including a pre-teen and teen, provides insights to support being intentional as a family. In addition, she explains how to build a foundation of connection about sex ed topics in the household as well as her coaching services to parents. Learn more about Ashley …
The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, including Mindfulness Practices. To help her, Dr. Megan Sweet, creator of Your 3 Eyes, joins this episode to explain the benefits of this practice and how our old “fight or flight” response can be reconfigured for life in 2021/2022. Information is also shared on how households and schools can implement mindfulness practices in children’s and youth’s lives. More about Megan: Megan Sweet, a lifelong mindful practitioner, educator, and parent. The former and Senior Director at Mindful Schools , she is an expert of how to …
As mentioned in the past two episodes, the transition from elementary to middle school raises new challenges, as well as new pre-teen experiences. So to help explain how to best support young people’s success, Dr. Robert Dixon is this episode’s guest. A former School Psychologist who now oversees college programs for future school professionals, Dr. Rob discusses with the Puberty Prof the importance of working as a team (Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework), teaching life skills to young people (ex. the Zones of Regulation), and engaging in positive preventative practices, as well as kid-friendly interventions. For further information and …
Today’s episode is Part 2 in which the two fabulous teens, Lauren and Harper, return to share more about their experiences and advice. Topics discussed include having healthy coping skills, the realities of dealing with expectations, responsibilities, and mistakes as you grow older, and advice for adults and younger people. Click here is you want more information on the National Alliance on Mental Illness which was referred to in today’s episode. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and …
To start off the next season of Puberty Prof episodes is Part 1 of an interview with TWO Incredible Teens, Harper and Lauren! Within this episode Harper and Lauren share their honest experiences and advice for the physical aspects of puberty, body image challenges, transitioning from elementary school to middle school, getting support to make sure you stay healthy, and dealing with bullying situations. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, …
This mini-episode covers the usefulness of the TALK Puberty app as well as other great resources available to help you learn about puberty and other growing up topics. For more information on each resource, click on the links below: TALK Puberty App (or the Puberty Prof website info) The Puberty Chit Chat Cards Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty: Insights from a Nationally Recognized Health Education Sex Education Alliance
Are you able to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to find out! Thirteen questions created from the last 12 episodes of the podcast will be asked and answered by the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, and Ms. Anita Scheffer, the fun and positive health teacher from NY who helped out on some past episodes. Good luck answering the questions! And, if you have any questions you want answered in future episodes, comments for us to consider, or recommendations for future guests, please complete the comment form …
Join our LIVE TRIVIA CONTEST occurring on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, at 8 pm EST! (7 pm CST, 6 pm MST, 5 pm PST) To participate, a link to sign in plus a code needs to be sent to you right before we start playing on Wednesday, July 21st. To sign up: Complete the survey at https://mailchi.mp/a61877c07433/trivia-contest Complete the comment form found at http://www.lorireichel.com/the-puberty-prof/ Or send an email to pubertyprof@gmail.com This trivia contest will include 13 questions on topics from our last 12 episodes. To help out, Anita Scheffer will be joining us; Anita was the wonderful guest on 2 previous episodes in which we discussed the changes …
Our discussion on the “M” word, masturbation, continues with Dr. Keely Rees. Within this episode, tips for how to talk with your child are provided, as well as reference to real family stories regarding this topic. To learn more, you can reach Dr. Rees through her website at https://www.keelyrees.com Or check out some of the links she recommends: Advocates for Youth: Ages and Development: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/issue/growth-and-development/ Are you and Askable Parent: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/are-you-an-askable-parent/ Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About …
A challenging topic for some people to talk about, and therefore one that is not always talked about, is masturbation. This episode explores why barriers exist regarding talking about the “M” word, as well as some of the myths and truths on the topic. To learn more, you can reach Dr. Rees through her website at https://www.keelyrees.com Or check out some of the links she recommends: Advocates for Youth: Ages and Development: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/issue/growth-and-development/ Are you and Askable Parent: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/are-you-an-askable-parent/ Talking to Parents about Adolescent Sexuality: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5517036/Here is a great listen from February that I shared with the OWL parents. https://www.npr.org/2020/02/10/804508548/what-your-teen-wishes-you-knew-about-sex-education Have a question you want answered on the Puberty …
Some people might think that the words “spirituality and sexuality” do not belong in the same sentence. Yet listen in to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to hear guest, Kara Haug, explain how both intertwine with one another and how to teach young people about what this means. To find out more about Kara Haug, check out her websites at: www.reframingourstories.com www.graceunbound.com Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows …
Ever wonder about how our medical professionals not only support the general health of children and youth, yet also help during the developmental phases children experience? Listen in to hear Dr. Sesay, a warm and approachable pediatrician in Georgia, talk about helping families with boys during the pubescent years, as well as his involvement with celebrating puberty with Puberty Parties! To find out more information on Puberty Parties, click here. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue …
Have you ever wondered what is required and/or recommended to teach puberty/sex education and HIV education at your school? Angela Blood Starr, an energetic and positive Regional School Health Coordinator in Michigan State, explains how things are done in some states. In addition, by listening to this episode you can find out how to find out what is required/occurring within your own school district. To find out more from this episode’s guest, you can contact Angela by sending an email to blooda@calhounisd.org Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want …
Helping young people thrive during their childhood and adolescent years requires working with one another, not against. This work include partnering with parents, other caregivers, and schools, as well as with youth. In this episode, the Puberty Lady, Wendy Sellers, discusses best practices for successful partnerships. Listen in to hear what you can do to best ensure the needs of your family members and school district are supported. To find out more about this episode’s guest, you can contact Wendy Sellers by calling UGH-PUBERTY (844-782-3789), emailing to Wendy.Sellers@PubertyCurriculum.com, or checking out the Puberty Lady’s website at www.PubertyCurriculum.com Have a question you want answered on …
What is a puberty party? Great question! Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to learn from Dr. Fatu Forna about how to celebrate the life events children and youth experience, including hosting puberty parties. Dr. Forna is a global obstetrician and gynecologist, a maternal health specialist, and author of the book From Your Doctor To You: What every teenage girl should know about her body, sex, STDs, and contraception. To discover more about Dr. Forna, check out her website at: www.DrFatuForna.com Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website …
Menstrual cycles are a part of many people’s lives. Yet how can you make sure you or a person you care about has the healthiest cycle they can? Listen in to hear Jen Aull, a healthy health educator, discuss the phases of menstrual cycles as well as habits to support the healthiest cycle ever! To learn more about her health consulting services and to connect with Jen Aull, check out her website, Aull for Wellness. Also, check out the two documents she referred to in our episode and happily shared with us: The journal article titled “Menstruation in Girls and …
Pads and tampons are commonly known menstrual products. Yet have you heard about menstrual cups? Menstrual underwear? And reusable pads? Listen in to hear Margo, a returning guest, and the Puberty Prof talk about the options now available for anyone with a menstrual cycle! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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 …
In this week’s episode two guests share their experiences with puberty, as well as advice to others who are about to go through or are going through the changes. Austin and Tom, both in their mid-20’s, talk candidly about hair growth, body odor, voice changes, and other spontaneous events that can occur. Note: Certain terms are briefly noted within the conversation yet are not explained (ex. sexual intercourse). Listen in to hear all about Two Guys’ Experiences with Puberty and Adolescence! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember …
When talking with young people about puberty, we need to remember to talk honestly about body image, too. In this episode, special guest Dr. Irene Cucina, a nationally known Health and Physical Education expert, discusses the importance of having these conversations. In addition, she stresses the need to love yourself – including the need to stop comparing yourself to others and looking away from social media. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app …
Part of growing up includes figuring out how to handle your feelings, especially when moodiness occurs. In this episode, Elle Mark, a certified prevention professional and 2020 Miss Croix Valley representative, provides recommendations for positive emotional health. The Campaign for Change Direction is also explained which includes “5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being.” More about this episode’s guest: Elle Mark is a Certified Prevention Professional with a passion to prevent youth substance use and promote mental and emotional well-being. Elle currently serves as the Prevention Education Manager for the Know the Truth Prevention Program working to empower students across the state of Minnesota …
Pausing to check-in and reflect is a healthy habit. So, for this week, the Puberty Prof is pausing to check-in with YOU – the listeners- in which this mini-episode explains why and this process for checking in. To complete the Check-In survey, click here ( https://us10.list-manage.com/survey?u=c85ad6bc4fcbc0f9cf8291c4a&id=7619f1d6c2&attribution=false). If you want to enter the raffle for a copy of the Puberty Prof’s book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, make sure to note your email address at the end of the survey. Also, remember that you can provide a review for the podcast on your favorite podcast platform and find the survey link …
True or False? New hair growth needs to be shaved. Not sure? Well the answer is given in this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Listen in to quiz yourself on 13 statements about puberty and growing up, as well as find out if this week’s guest, Mr. Aaron Coleman, a New York educator and administrator, knows the correct answers! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be a guest on an episode? Complete this form. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start …
Are acne and pimples the same thing? Should a young person pop a pimple? Dr. Craig Mohney, a caring dermatologist in Michigan, answers these questions, as well as others, regarding pre-teens and teens taking care of their skin. This is a great episode to listen to as a family and in the car! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. …
In this episode, the Puberty Prof interviews Amanda, a former middle school student, about her growing up experiences. Within this candid discussion, Amanda shares some of the positives and negatives of becoming a teenager, as well as her advice on healthy coping skills. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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, …
The Puberty Prof continues the discussion about changes most girls experience during puberty with Anita Scheffer, the wonderful middle school health educator from Long Island. Reproductive body parts most girls have are explained, as well as the basics of the menstrual cycle. Questions children commonly ask about the menstrual cycle are also discussed. To learn more about Anita, read her blog titled “Health in the Middle” where she shares lesson ideas and examples, as well as her perspective on a variety of health topics. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. …
This episode’s guest is Anita Scheffer, a positive middle school health educator from Long Island with 30 years teaching experience. Within their conversation, Anita and the Puberty Prof explain the pubertal changes most girls experience including: growth spurts, breast development, hair growth common for most girls, and discharge, as well as some of the decision making that some girls have due to these occurrences. To learn more about Anita, read her blog titled “Health in the Middle” where she shares lesson ideas and examples, as well as her perspective on a variety of health topics. Have a question you want answered on the …
In this episode, the Puberty Prof interviews her partner, Randy, about his growing up experiences as well as raising two children who are now responsible and confident adults. He also provides advice for how to not only survive, but thrive during adolescence. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be a guest on an episode? Complete this form. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. …
Chris Homer, a New York health teacher with almost 30 year’s experience, returns for Part 2 of Common Changes Most Boys Experience. Within this episode, Chris answers common questions children ask about the reproductive system most boys have. Questions include those about the penis, testicles, scrotum sac, vas deferens, erections, and sperm. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be a guest on an episode? Complete this form. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go …
Can you list all of the changes most boys experience during puberty? This episode’s guest, Chris Homer, can! Chris has been a health educator in New York for almost 30 years and in this episode he shares how he teaches young people about these natural and normal life events. Divided into two parts to help listeners understand the many changes most boys experience, part 1 includes discussions on growth spurts, broadening shoulders, hair growth on the face, shaving, voice changes, and nocturnal emissions (wet dreams). Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s …
What do you remember about your first crush? In this episode Margo, Tyler, Laura, and Eric (ages 25 – 30) share their personal stories from their pre-teen and teen years. In addition, all provide advice for adolescent romance in which parents, other caregivers, and young people can appreciate. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be a guest on an episode? Complete this form. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your …
In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel interviews two former college students who are now in their mid-20s about their experiences of going through puberty and adolescence. After describing some of their own personal stories, Kelli and Rhianna provide advice for how to not only survive, but thrive during adolescence. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be on an episode? Complete this form. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your …
Kids experience many of the same changes during puberty. In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel and Jen Aull, NYS Health Teacher of the Year (2012), describe the common changes most children experience. Common changes include: Physical changes including growth spurts, maturing genitals, an increase in body odor, pimples, hair growth in new areas, overall body shape changes, and having sexual feelings. Emotional changes including the increase in moodiness. And other changes including an increase in responsibility and decision making, more interest in peers and friends, and possible questioning of beliefs and values. To connect with Jen Aull, submit a simple …
In this episode, the Puberty Prof provides simple recommendations to help you talk with your children about puberty and adolescence. For example, use a variety of settings for talks, including car rides. Have a question you want answered on a future episode of the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. 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 …
Truth be told- you can look up puberty information online. Yet, will you find trustworthy and simple information? And will you feel more comfortable about talking with your children? This episode explains why The Puberty Prof podcast was created and why Lori Reichel is a reliable resource on the topic of puberty and adolescence. And, after listening to this episode and future ones, odds are you will feel more at ease, as well as prepared to talk with your children. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over …