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What Every Parent Needs to Hear: Tween Special
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Lucy and Kel bring you the complete, unmissable conversations from their week with parenting expert and author Michelle Mitchell. If you’re raising an 8–12-year-old and feeling a little overwhelmed, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Michelle covers everything from puberty, hormones, and body positivity to online safety and empowering our kids with confidence, resilience, and joy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why early and ongoing conversations about puberty are crucial
- How to talk about bodies, sex, and safety without awkwardness
- Tips for empowering both girls and boys through the changes of puberty
- Why “one big talk” is outdated and what to do instead
- The importance of leaning into positivity – even during mood swings
- How parents, schools, and communities can all support tweens together
Resources mentioned:
📚Where Do Babies Come From?
📚 A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
📚 A Guy’s Guide to Puberty
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