In this short episode Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, thanks you, the listeners. Lori also shares information about her next podcast titled “School Health Educators” which will be released in January of 2024.

Remember, you can use a variety of tools to help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks including:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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Today’s episode is the Trivia game for December 2023. Feel free to listen in with some family members and friends to guess the answers to 13 multiple choice or true/false questions. For this game, Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, will state the question twice, pause, then provide the correct answer with a brief explanation.

You can also watch this game The Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here OR play the game with the Kahoot link provided here:

https://create.kahoot.it/share/puberty-prof-trivia-game-december-2023/ae4e6ba3-66e6-4d02-8b66-e117551ef3e2

To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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This episode titled "Menstrual Product Choices with Caitlin McGuire" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

Do you know all of the menstrual period choices available in 2023? Listen in the hear returning guest Caitlin McGuire discuss the options with Dr. Lori Reichel. These choices include menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear in which all are explained in this episode. In addition other simple facts about having a period will be shared, including the reality of occasional stains on one’s underwear and the need to remove/change the menstrual product per the directions of the product. Released this past winter of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

To learn more about Caitlyn and the Bloody Awesome Period box, go to her website at https://www.iambloodyawesome.com or her Instagram at bloodyawesome.co.

Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here.

For further help:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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How can we teach children about consent during their younger years? Listen to this episode to find out in which the Puberty Prof talks with Lauren K. Carlson about simple concepts supporting consent for people of all ages. A victim of sexual assault herself, Lauren understands the importance of supporting all children, including the “child inside,” as well as providing them a voice. In addition...

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Have you noticed some of the terminology used during puberty and other growing up talks is different from what you may be used to? For example, the phrases “most girls” and “most boys” may be heard. Or “people with a vulva” and “people with a penis.” To help explain why these phrases are now being used, the Puberty Prof invited Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW, onto this week’s episode.

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One aspect of having healthy and happy children and teens is ensuring healthy positive connections occur in your home. To help explain this concept, Ashley Logsdon, the authentic and enthusiastic Relationship Coach, shares advice to the Puberty Prof for having a connected household. After providing a “pause” to help set our mindset, this mother of three children, including a pre-teen and teen...

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The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, including Mindfulness Practices. To help her, Dr. Megan Sweet, creator of Your 3 Eyes, joins this episode to explain the benefits of this practice and how our old “fight or flight” response can be reconfigured for life in 2021/2022. Information is also shared on how households and schools...

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As mentioned in the past two episodes, the transition from elementary to middle school raises new challenges, as well as new pre-teen experiences. So to help explain how to best support young people’s success, Dr. Robert Dixon is this episode’s guest. A former School Psychologist who now oversees college programs for future school professionals, Dr. Rob discusses with the Puberty Prof the...

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Today’s episode is Part 2 in which the two fabulous teens, Lauren and Harper, return to share more about their experiences and advice. Topics discussed include having healthy coping skills, the realities of dealing with expectations, responsibilities, and mistakes as you grow older, and advice for adults and younger people. Click here is you want more information on the National Alliance on Mental...

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To start off the next season of Puberty Prof episodes is Part 1 of an interview with TWO Incredible Teens, Harper and Lauren! Within this episode Harper and Lauren share their honest experiences and advice for the physical aspects of puberty, body image challenges, transitioning from elementary school to middle school, getting support to make sure you stay healthy, and dealing with bullying...

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This mini-episode covers the usefulness of the TALK Puberty app as well as other great resources available to help you learn about puberty and other growing up topics. For more information on each resource, click on the links below: TALK Puberty App (or the Puberty Prof website info) The Puberty Chit Chat Cards Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty: Insights from a Nationally Recognized...

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Are you able to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to find out! Thirteen questions created from the last 12 episodes of the podcast will be asked and answered by the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, and Ms. Anita Scheffer, the fun and positive health teacher from NY who helped out on some past episodes.

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Join our LIVE TRIVIA CONTEST occurring on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, at 8 pm EST! (7 pm CST, 6 pm MST, 5 pm PST) To participate, a link to sign in plus a code needs to be sent to you right before we start playing on Wednesday, July 21 st. To sign up: Complete the survey at https://mailchi.mp/a61877c07433/trivia-contest Complete the comment form found at http://www.lorireichel.com/the-puberty-prof/

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This episode titled "Common Changes Most Boys Experience (Part 2)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. This episode was originally released during the first series of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

In this episode Chris Homer, a New York health teacher with almost 30 year’s experience, returns for Part 2 of Common Changes Most Boys Experience. Within this episode, Chris answers common questions children ask about the reproductive system most boys have. Questions include those about the penis, testicles, scrotum sac, vas deferens, erections, and sperm.

For further help, check out these "tools" for talking with young people about puberty:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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Our discussion on the “M” word, masturbation, continues with Dr. Keely Rees. Within this episode, tips for how to talk with your child are provided, as well as reference to real family stories regarding this topic. To learn more, you can reach Dr. Rees through her website at https://www.keelyrees.com Or check out some of the links she recommends: Advocates for Youth: Ages and Development: https...

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A challenging topic for some people to talk about, and therefore one that is not always talked about, is masturbation. This episode explores why barriers exist regarding talking about the “M” word, as well as some of the myths and truths on the topic. To learn more, you can reach Dr. Rees through her website at https://www.keelyrees.com Or check out some of the links she recommends: Advocates for...

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Some people might think that the words “spirituality and sexuality” do not belong in the same sentence. Yet listen in to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to hear guest, Kara Haug, explain how both intertwine with one another and how to teach young people about what this means. To find out more about Kara Haug, check out her websites at: www.reframingourstories.com www.graceunbound.

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Ever wonder about how our medical professionals not only support the general health of children and youth, yet also help during the developmental phases children experience? Listen in to hear Dr. Sesay, a warm and approachable pediatrician in Georgia, talk about helping families with boys during the pubescent years, as well as his involvement with celebrating puberty with Puberty Parties!

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Have you ever wondered what is required and/or recommended to teach puberty/sex education and HIV education at your school? Angela Blood Starr, an energetic and positive Regional School Health Coordinator in Michigan State, explains how things are done in some states. In addition, by listening to this episode you can find out how to find out what is required/occurring within your own school...

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Helping young people thrive during their childhood and adolescent years requires working with one another, not against. This work include partnering with parents, other caregivers, and schools, as well as with youth. In this episode, the Puberty Lady, Wendy Sellers, discusses best practices for successful partnerships. Listen in to hear what you can do to best ensure the needs of your family...

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What is a puberty party? Great question! Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to learn from Dr. Fatu Forna about how to celebrate the life events children and youth experience, including hosting puberty parties. Dr. Forna is a global obstetrician and gynecologist, a maternal health specialist, and author of the book From Your Doctor To You: What every teenage girl should know about...

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Menstrual cycles are a part of many people’s lives. Yet how can you make sure you or a person you care about has the healthiest cycle they can? Listen in to hear Jen Aull, a healthy health educator, discuss the phases of menstrual cycles as well as habits to support the healthiest cycle ever! To learn more about her health consulting services and to connect with Jen Aull, check out her website...

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Pads and tampons are commonly known menstrual products. Yet have you heard about menstrual cups? Menstrual underwear? And reusable pads? Listen in to hear Margo, a returning guest, and the Puberty Prof talk about the options now available for anyone with a menstrual cycle! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page.

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In this week’s episode two guests share their experiences with puberty, as well as advice to others who are about to go through or are going through the changes. Austin and Tom, both in their mid-20’s, talk candidly about hair growth, body odor, voice changes, and other spontaneous events that can occur. Note: Certain terms are briefly noted within the conversation yet are not explained (ex.

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This episode titled "Common Changes Most Boys Experience (Part 1)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

Can you list all of the changes most boys experience during puberty? This episode’s guest, Chris Homer, can! Chris has been a health educator in New York for almost 30 years and in this episode he shares how he teaches young people about these natural and normal life events. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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When talking with young people about puberty, we need to remember to talk honestly about body image, too. In this episode, special guest Dr. Irene Cucina, a nationally known Health and Physical Education expert, discusses the importance of having these conversations. In addition, she stresses the need to love yourself – including the need to stop comparing yourself to others and looking away from...

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Part of growing up includes figuring out how to handle your feelings, especially when moodiness occurs. In this episode, Elle Mark, a certified prevention professional and 2020 Miss Croix Valley representative, provides recommendations for positive emotional health. The Campaign for Change Direction is also explained which includes “5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being.

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Pausing to check-in and reflect is a healthy habit. So, for this week, the Puberty Prof is pausing to check-in with YOU – the listeners- in which this mini-episode explains why and this process for checking in. To complete the Check-In survey, click here ( https://us10.list-manage.com/survey?u=c85ad6bc4fcbc0f9cf8291c4a&id=7619f1d6c2&attribution=false). If you want to enter the raffle for a copy of...

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True or False? New hair growth needs to be shaved. Not sure? Well the answer is given in this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Listen in to quiz yourself on 13 statements about puberty and growing up, as well as find out if this week’s guest, Mr. Aaron Coleman, a New York educator and administrator, knows the correct answers! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast?

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Are acne and pimples the same thing? Should a young person pop a pimple? Dr. Craig Mohney, a caring dermatologist in Michigan, answers these questions, as well as others, regarding pre-teens and teens taking care of their skin. This is a great episode to listen to as a family and in the car! Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page.

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In this episode, the Puberty Prof interviews Amanda, a former middle school student, about her growing up experiences. Within this candid discussion, Amanda shares some of the positives and negatives of becoming a teenager, as well as her advice on healthy coping skills. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page.

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The Puberty Prof continues the discussion about changes most girls experience during puberty with Anita Scheffer, the wonderful middle school health educator from Long Island. Reproductive body parts most girls have are explained, as well as the basics of the menstrual cycle. Questions children commonly ask about the menstrual cycle are also discussed. To learn more about Anita...

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This episode’s guest is Anita Scheffer, a positive middle school health educator from Long Island with 30 years teaching experience. Within their conversation, Anita and the Puberty Prof explain the pubertal changes most girls experience including: growth spurts, breast development, hair growth common for most girls, and discharge, as well as some of the decision making that some girls have due to...

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In this episode, the Puberty Prof interviews her partner, Randy, about his growing up experiences as well as raising two children who are now responsible and confident adults. He also provides advice for how to not only survive, but thrive during adolescence. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Want to be a guest on an episode?

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Chris Homer, a New York health teacher with almost 30 year’s experience, returns for Part 2 of Common Changes Most Boys Experience. Within this episode, Chris answers common questions children ask about the reproductive system most boys have. Questions include those about the penis, testicles, scrotum sac, vas deferens, erections, and sperm. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof...

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This episode titled "Common Changes Most Girls Experience (Part 2)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

The Puberty Prof continues the discussion about changes most girls experience during puberty with Anita Scheffer, the wonderful middle school health educator from Long Island. Reproductive body parts most girls have are explained, as well as the basics of the menstrual cycle. Questions children commonly ask about the menstrual cycle are also discussed. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you list all of the changes most boys experience during puberty? This episode’s guest, Chris Homer, can! Chris has been a health educator in New York for almost 30 years and in this episode he shares how he teaches young people about these natural and normal life events. Divided into two parts to help listeners understand the many changes most boys experience, part 1 includes discussions on...

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What do you remember about your first crush? In this episode Margo, Tyler, Laura, and Eric (ages 25 – 30) share their personal stories from their pre-teen and teen years. In addition, all provide advice for adolescent romance in which parents, other caregivers, and young people can appreciate. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website...

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In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel interviews two former college students who are now in their mid-20s about their experiences of going through puberty and adolescence. After describing some of their own personal stories, Kelli and Rhianna provide advice for how to not only survive, but thrive during adolescence. Have a question you want answered on the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty...

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Kids experience many of the same changes during puberty. In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel and Jen Aull, NYS Health Teacher of the Year (2012), describe the common changes most children experience. Common changes include: Physical changes including growth spurts, maturing genitals, an increase in body odor, pimples, hair growth in new areas, overall body shape changes, and having sexual feelings.

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In this episode, the Puberty Prof provides simple recommendations to help you talk with your children about puberty and adolescence. For example, use a variety of settings for talks, including car rides. Have a question you want answered on a future episode of the Puberty Prof podcast? Ask them on the Puberty Prof’s website page. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start...

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Truth be told- you can look up puberty information online. Yet, will you find trustworthy and simple information? And will you feel more comfortable about talking with your children? This episode explains why The Puberty Prof podcast was created and why Lori Reichel is a reliable resource on the topic of puberty and adolescence. And, after listening to this episode and future ones...

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This episode describes what to expect within the Puberty Prof Podcast.

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This episode titled "Common Changes Most Girls Experience (Part 1)" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

This episode’s guest is Anita Scheffer, a positive middle school health educator from Long Island with 30 years teaching experience. Within their conversation, Anita and the Puberty Prof explain the pubertal changes most girls experience including: growth spurts, breast development, hair growth common for most girls, and discharge, as well as some of the decision making that comes with these changes. Originally released during the first season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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This episode titled "Why Isn’t It Easier for Parents to Talk with their Children About Puberty and Sex?" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

Do you feel awkward thinking about talking with others about sexuality, including your children about pubertal changes? Then listen to this episode to learn that you aren’t alone. After discussing his background, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, the Puberty Prof’s guest explains that research notes the typical barriers and why they exist. Originally released this past winter, this episode is an audience favorite!

Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/bE5W_VRe2Ak

Dr. Dennis Flores is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, an affiliated faculty at the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Program, and is a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Center for Research on AIDS at Yale University’s School of Public Health. He has led several studies that investigates the role of parents in the sexual health education of their adolescent children who identify as LGBTQ. His studies fuel his subsequent HIV prevention work that includes both urban and rural community education, being a national spokesperson for HIV testing campaigns, and workforce development with around 1400 nurses across three continents. Dr. Flores earned his PhD from Duke University, a Masters in Public Health Nursing Leadership at Emory University, and a Bachelors in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.

To contact Dr. Flores, you can email him at: Dalmacio@nursing.upenn.edu

For further help:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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This episode titled "Growing  Up - What to Expect" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

What are all of the things kids experience as they go from being a child to becoming an adult? You might automatically think of the changes during puberty, yet there is so much more going on!

In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the variety of growing up aspects including social, mental, emotional, environmental, physical, and spiritual changes (referred to as SMEEPS by the Puberty Prof). So listen in for a quick review of these events!

Originally released this past January, the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools":

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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Just like young people complete their pubertal growth, the Puberty Prof Podcast is coming to an end. After 3 years of wonderful episodes, the Fall 2023 series of episodes will end the podcast in December.

And to celebrate the podcast's success, Dr. Lori, the Puberty Prof, evaluated the data for all episodes and picked the top 15 to be replayed for this fall! So please continue to listen in this fall and enjoy the top 15 episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. The first of the top 15 will be released next week, Tuesday, September 5th.

Remember- these items are additional tools to help you learn and talk about puberty and other growing up topics:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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Ready to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Then listen in to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast! Dr. Reichel, known as the Puberty Prof, goes over basic information shared in episodes 92 to 103.

To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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Ready to answer 13 questions about puberty and other growing up topics? Then make sure to listen to next week's episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast.

Episode 104 will be released on August 1st!

Also, thanks to you, my listeners, for making this podcast successful!

To further learn about puberty and how to have healthy talks:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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This episode titled "Being a Positive Influence by Talking about Analyzing Influences" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay!

As young people get older, their number of influences increase. So how can we best help them? To answer this question, as well as others, Judy LoBianco joins in this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about (NHES #2), as well as how parents and other caregivers need to be positive influences. Originally released earlier this year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite!

For more information on this skill set, refer to the National Health Education Standard #2 by going g to the Centers for Disease and Control for Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm

Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and a Past President of SHAPE America. She spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels. 
You can reach Judy @email address: hpesolutions2019@gmail.comFollow her on Twitter at @jlobianc 

Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5oPtNGyoYEY

To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks:

• download the TALK Puberty app, click here.
• purchase the book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click here.
• purchase the Puberty Chit Chat Cards, click here.

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