Puberty is changing, and we’re not talking about developing Adam’s apples and growing hair in new places.
It starts earlier and lasts longer.
Regardless of when this necessary stage of life starts, youth and their adults need support going through it.
On this week’s episode of Well, Now puberty expert Vanessa Kroll Bennett) discusses the biggest ways puberty has changed for today’s youth and how best to navigate it.
She’s co-host of the podcast This Is So Awkward) with Dr. Cara Natterson and co-author of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained).
If you liked this episode, check out: Can Kids Be Healthy at Any Size?)
Well, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller) and Dr. Kavita Patel).
Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry) with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery).
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