Cara Natterson

Casi todo lo relacionado con la pubertad ha cambiado desde que la atravesaron los adultos de hoy. Comienza, en promedio, dos a os antes y se extiende hasta la escuela secundaria. . . y para algunos, m s all . Las generaciones Z y Alfa tambi n se enfrentan a toda una serie de cuestiones espinosas que los padres no experimentaron en su propia juventud pero que, sin embargo, necesitan comprender: todo, desde las redes sociales y la pornograf a de f cil acceso hasta las identidades de g nero y las drogas nuevas o potentes. Hablar de todo esto es como la pubertad misma: inc modo Pero tambi n es fundamental para la salud, la felicidad y la seguridad de los ni os de hoy. Los adultos desconcertados han pedido informaci n confiable y identificable sobre la experiencia de los adolescentes modernos. This Is So Awkward responde a su llamado. Escrito por un pediatra y un educador en pubertad (juntos, presentadores de un animado y popular podcast sobre la pubertad, y madres de seis adolescentes entre ellas), este es el manual que todos han estado buscando e incluye: - Consejos espec ficos sobre c mo hablar con los ni os sobre casi cualquier cosa: acn , olor corporal, crecimiento acelerado, trastornos alimentarios, cambios de humor, sexualidad y m s. - Explicaciones basadas en la ciencia para todos los cambios f sicos, emocionales y sociales de la pubertad, incluidas las muchas formas en que las hormonas afectan a los ni os tanto por encima como por debajo del cuello. - Lo que los adultos necesitan saber sobre la cultura adolescente de hoy: sus impulsores de salud mental, la falta de g nero en los problemas de imagen corporal, la forma en que piensan sobre la orientaci n sexual y m s. - Comentarios invaluables directamente de adultos j venes que acaban de salir del otro lado de la adolescencia que resaltan lo que desear an que los adultos en sus vidas hubieran sabido o hecho de manera diferente. Es revelador y tranquilizador, Esto es tan inc modo ayudar a los adultos a comprender la turbulenta d cada de la pubertad y a convertirse en gu as seguros para los ni os de hoy. Almost everything about puberty has changed since today's adults went through it. It starts, on average, two years earlier and stretches through high school . . . and for some, beyond. Gens Z and Alpha are also contending with a whole host of thorny issues that parents didn't experience in their own youth but nonetheless need to understand: everything from social media and easy-access pornography to gender identities and new or newly-potent drugs. Talking about any of this is like puberty itself: Awkward But it's also critical for the health, happiness, and safety of today's kids. Bewildered adults have begged for reliable and relatable information about the modern adolescent experience. This Is So Awkward answers their call. Written by a pediatrician and a puberty educator--together the hosts of a lively and popular podcast on puberty, and moms to six teens between them--this is the handbook everyone has been searching for, and includes: - Pointed advice about how to talk to kids about almost anything: acne, body odor, growth spurts, eating disorders, mood swings, sexuality, and more. - Science-based explanations for all of puberty's physical, emotional, and social changes, including the many ways hormones affect children both above and below the neck. - What adults need to know about today's teen culture: its mental health drivers, the lack of gender in body image issues, the way they think about sexual orientation, and more. - Invaluable feedback directly from young adults just coming out of adolescence that highlights what they wish the adults in their lives had known or done differently. It's eye-opening and reassuring, This Is So Uncomfortable will help adults understand the turbulent decade of puberty and become confident guides for today's children.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The ultimate guide for adults helping tweens and teens navigate the rollercoaster of puberty. "An accessible, enjoyable, and detailed road map for addressing even the most delicate topics with confidence and compassion."--Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers Almost everything about puberty has changed since today's adults went through it. It starts, on average, two years earlier and stretches through high school . . . and for some, beyond. Gens Z and Alpha are also contending with a whole host of thorny issues that parents didn't experience in their own youth but nonetheless need to understand: everything from social media and easy-access pornography to gender identities and new or newly-potent drugs. Talking about any of this is like puberty itself: Awkward But it's also critical for the health, happiness, and safety of today's kids. Bewildered adults have begged for reliable and relatable information about the modern adolescent experience. This Is So Awkward answers their call. Written by a pediatrician and a puberty educator--together the hosts of a lively and popular podcast on puberty, and moms to six teens between them--this is the handbook everyone has been searching for, and includes: - Pointed advice about how to talk to kids about almost anything: acne, body odor, growth spurts, eating disorders, mood swings, sexuality, and more.- Science-based explanations for all of puberty's physical, emotional, and social changes, including the many ways hormones affect kids both above and below the neck.- What adults needs to know about today's teen culture: their mental health drivers, the un-gendering of body image issues, the ways they think about sexual orientation, and more. - Invaluable commentary straight from young adults just out the other side of adolescence that highlights what they wish the adults in their lives had known or done differently. Eye-opening and reassuring, This Is So Awkward will help adults understand the turbulent pubescent decade and become confident guides for today's kids.

Qu hace mi hijo detr s de su puerta constantemente cerrada? Qu pasa con sus respuestas bruscas, impulsividad, nueva obsesi n por los juegos y...? . . Ese olor extra o? Como explica Cara Natterson, pediatra y madre de dos adolescentes, la pubertad comienza en los ni os mucho antes de que aparezcan signos visibles, y eso causa confusi n sobre los cambios de temperamento tanto en los ni os como en los padres. A menudo, tambi n se vuelven m s silenciosos a medida que crecen, lo que conduce a una menor comunicaci n entre padres e hijos. Pero, como advierte Natterson en Decoding Boys, respetamos su creciente "necesidad" de privacidad, conversaciones monosil bicas y tiempo a solas bajo su propio riesgo. Al explicar c mo la cultura moderna se mezcla mal con la biolog a de los adolescentes masculinos, Natterson ofrece ciencia, estrategias, guiones y consejos para hacerlo bien: - reconocer los primeros signos de la pubertad y hablar con nuestros hijos sobre la amplia gama de aspectos "normales" a lo largo de todo el proceso de desarrollo - por qu los adolescentes toman decisiones irracionales aunque parezcan maduros y c mo orientarlos hacia mejores opciones - gestionar los videojuegos y el tiempo frente a la pantalla, incluyendo la discusi n de la naturaleza poco realista y peligrosa de la pornograf a - Por qu los ni os necesitan contacto emocional y f sico con los padres, y c mo d rselo de manera que lo acepten - C mo preparar a los ni os para resistir las presiones sociales antiguas y nuevas: drogas, alcohol, vapeo y sexting - Ense ar el consentimiento y la sensibilidad en la cultura #MeToo Decoding Boys es un salvavidas poderoso y validador, Un libro que ayudar a los padres de hoy a mantener a sus hijos seguros, sanos y resistentes, as como a garantizar que se conviertan en j venes emocionalmente seguros. What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What's with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and . . . that funky smell? As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns in Decoding Boys, we respect their increasing "need" for privacy, monosyllabic conversations, and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, Natterson offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right: - recognizing the first signs of puberty and talking to our sons about the wide range of "normal" through the whole developmental process - why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look mature--and how to steer them toward better choices - managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornography - why boys need emotional and physical contact with parents--and how to give it in ways they'll accept - how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressures--drugs, alcohol, vaping, and sexting - teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo culture Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today's parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men.

The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through.

The ultimate roadmap for adults helping tweens and teens navigate the rollercoaster of puberty. Almost everything about puberty has changed since today's adults went through it. It starts, on average, two years earlier and stretches through high school... and for some, beyond. Gens Z and Alpha are also contending with a whole host of thorny issues that parents didn't experience in their own youth but nonetheless need to understand: everything from social media and easy-access pornography to gender identities and new or newly-potent drugs. Talking about any of this is like puberty itself: Awkward But it's also critical for the health, happiness, and safety of today's kids. Bewildered adults have begged for reliable and relatable information about the modern adolescent experience. This Is So Awkward answers their call. Written by a pediatrician and a puberty educator--together the hosts of a lively and popular podcast on puberty, and moms to six teens between them--this is the handbook everyone has been searching for, and includes: Pointed advice about how to talk to kids about almost anything: acne, body odor, growth spurts, eating disorders, mood swings, sexuality, and more.Science-based explanations for all of puberty's physical, emotional, and social changes, including the many ways hormones affect kids both above and below the neck. What adults needs to know about today's teen culture: their mental health drivers, the un-gendering of body image issues, the ways they think about sexual orientation, and more. Invaluable commentary straight from young adults just out the other side of adolescence that highlights what they wish the adults in their lives had known or done differently. Eye-opening and reassuring, This Is So Awkward will help adults understand the turbulent pubescent decade and become confident guides for today's kids.

This is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes.Dr Natterson helps parents navigate the tricky stage of puberty - when loud, rambunctious boys often turn into silent, uncommunicative beings who slink behind closed doors. She argues that it's up to parents to improve their communication with their son and help him prepare for life as an adult, armed with the knowledge needed to become a well-rounded human being. This book looks at the dramatic shifts boys face physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, filtered through the Dr Natterson's expert medical and child development lens.'Decoding Boys debunks the widespread myth of the inscrutable teenage boy. Dr. Cara Natterson illuminates boys' inner lives, details the pressures they face from the outside world, and teaches parents how to effectively engage and support their adolescent sons. Decoding Boys is clear, wise, and eye-opening. If you're raising a boy, you need this brilliant book.'- Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure'Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!'- Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent'Decoding Boys is the book we've been waiting for! Dr. Cara Natterson tackles the topics that are difficult for parents to understand, let alone discuss with their children. She demystifies the complex science of male puberty and delivers sound advice for any adult living with-and wanting to support-an increasingly silent teenage boy.'- Louise Greenspan, M.D., coauthor of The New Puberty, How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls

This is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes.Dr Natterson helps parents navigate the tricky stage of puberty - when loud, rambunctious boys often turn into silent, uncommunicative beings who slink behind closed doors. She argues that it's up to parents to improve their communication with their son and help him prepare for life as an adult, armed with the knowledge needed to become a well-rounded human being. This book looks at the dramatic shifts boys face physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, filtered through the Dr Natterson's expert medical and child development lens.'Decoding Boys debunks the widespread myth of the inscrutable teenage boy. Dr. Cara Natterson illuminates boys' inner lives, details the pressures they face from the outside world, and teaches parents how to effectively engage and support their adolescent sons. Decoding Boys is clear, wise, and eye-opening. If you're raising a boy, you need this brilliant book.' - Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure'Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!'- Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent'Decoding Boys is the book we've been waiting for! Dr. Cara Natterson tackles the topics that are difficult for parents to understand, let alone discuss with their children. She demystifies the complex science of male puberty and delivers sound advice for any adult living with-and wanting to support-an increasingly silent teenage boy.' - Louise Greenspan, M.D., coauthor of The New Puberty, How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls

From the author of the bestselling Care & Keeping of You series This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from a real pediatrician, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes.

This new journal is especially made for girls 10 and older, and is the companion title to our newest body book, The Care & Keeping of You 2 Within this journal you'll have the perfect place to write down your thoughts about the changes happening to your body, mind, and emotions. So even on the days when you feel out of control, the quizzes, questions, checklists, and drawing assignments will help get you back on the path to feeling your best.

This companion to our bestselling book, The Care & Keeping of You, received its own all-new makeover This updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. Tips, quizzes, and checklists help girls understand and express what�s happening to their bodies--and their feelings about it.