
This is so awkward…but it doesn’t have to be. These days, puberty starts earlier, lasts longer, and happens with a cellphone in hand. The most trusted voices on puberty, Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, are here to remove cringe from this stage of life – not just for kids going through it but also the adults who care about them. With science, guidance and humor, they cover all the phy... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 393 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Parents have a lot to say about health and sex education in schools, which is fair. In fact, it’s the reason we named our own health + sex ed curriculum That Health Class (insert wink, wink) because of the baggage those words carry. If adults receive... more
Menopause is a moment in time. But perimenopause can last a decade or more – just like puberty! Dr. Mary Claire Haver returns to the podcast to talk about what’s happening inside the body and brain during perimenopause, why it’s so important to ident... more
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As the obsession with expensive, make-me-look-younger skin care products rages on, the public deserves to know why some of these products are concerning. There are real medical reasons for young people to avoid these products. We explain which ingred... more
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I’ve herd of you on ‘the smart girl’s podcast with Shay & Jess’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ‘The smart girl’s podcast…’ isn’t favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay y’all, I know this is like for parents and stuff.. but like Im fourteen and I LUV THIS!! I don’t know but like it’s just so helpful, but yeah
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I know I’m about to be in the thick of it with my tween and learning from Vanessa & Cara’s wisdom is incredibly reassuring.
Okay y’all, I know this is like for parents and stuff.. but like Im thirteen and I LUV THIS!! I don’t know but like it’s just so helpful, but yeah
TYSM! 💅 ĞURŁŁY 💅
This is a great and informative show, Cara and Vanessa, don’t quit this show no matter what people think. You guys are awesome and funny
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The show combines science, candid parenting strategies, and humor to help adults navigate puberty, adolescence, and family dynamics. Episodes frequently tackle teen health, mental well-being, social media and technology, education, and practical conversations parents can have with their kids. Notable guests range from pediatric and adolescent health professionals to psychologists, authors, and educators, often focusing on real-world guidance, evidence-based frameworks, and relatable family stories. A standout aspect is the mix of clinical expertise with personable storytelling, plus episodes that address sensitive topics like peer influences, sexual health, and digital culture in an approachable way.
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