Rachel Simmons, New York Times bestselling author of The Curse of the Good Girl, Odd Girl Out, and Enough As She Is, applies her years of research and work with adolescents to offer guideposts for empathetically raising kids. This conversation explores practical ways to support our tweens and teens with authenticity. Show Notes:<a href="http://rsim2.wpengine.com/books-and-advice/odd-girl-out/">Odd Girl Out</a><a href="http://rsim2.wpengine.com/books-and-advice/the-curse-of-the-good-girl/"> The Curse of the Good Girl </a><a href="http://rsim2.wpengine.com/books-and-advice/enough-as-she-is/">Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives</a> Produced by <a href="https://www.dearmedia.com">Dear Media</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

It’s Sex Ed Season in America

Growing up is packed with awkward moments… not just for the kids going through it, but for their adults, too. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett are here to help, with humor and zero judgment. They explain the science behind all of the physical, emotional, and social changes of the tween, teen, and even early 20-something years.&nbsp;

From body changes and big feelings to every imaginable blush-worthy question about friendships, sex, and social media, we cover it all. Trade in your cringe for clarity so it can all be less awkward!

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