Talking to Kids About Puberty

Talking to kids about puberty and their body changes can be a squirmy proposition. The traditional puberty education in school has involved splitting kids up according to gender. It often does not include all kids’ experience of puberty, fostering shame and secrecy and alienating kids who may be gender diverse. And often leaving kids with questions about how puberty affects their friends and classmates.

Don't outsource talking to your kids about puberty to TikTok. Do start talking to them honestly, openly and early. Learn more in our discussion with Dr. Trish Hutchison, MD, FAAP