The Puberty Prof

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Teaching Consent with Words that Work" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! How do we explain consent to young people? Listen to this episode in which Mike Domitz shares his words of advice. The person behind Center for Respect, Mike helps to empower young people with the skills for how to say “no,” being a proactive bystander, and finding self-worth. Originally released during the second year season of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite! To find out more about Mike including his books, go to Center for Respect by clicking here: https://www.centerforrespect.com To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Consent and Healthy Relationships information begins on about page 34) Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/6ySDnCqNAYg Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "A Kid Friendly Way to Talk about Interpersonal Violence and Empathy" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! Probably the most challenging topic for the Puberty Prof to talk about deals with Interpersonal Violence, including inappropriate touches and personal boundaries. This episode introduces this topic with the help of Mr. Sean and Rodney. Mr. Sean and Rodney provides in-person and virtual SEL presentations on the topics of empathy and violence prevention while featuring puppetry and original super hero stories. Topics such as bullying, upstanders, racism, and personal body safety/consent are Mr. Sean’s and Rodney’s focus. Originally released during in 2022 of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite! To get in touch with Mr. Sean, email him at: mrseanpresents@gmail.com Or check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mrseanpresents/ To watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel, go to: https://youtu.be/QTNysrYJy3k Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929 Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041) Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-Being" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! 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.” Originally released during the first year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite! More about this episode’s guest: Elle Mark is a Certified Prevention Professional with a passion to prevent youth substance use and promote mental and emotional well-being. Elle currently serves as the Prevention Education Manager for the Know the Truth Prevention Program working to empower students across the state of Minnesota to be substance free. In her spare time, Elle serves as Miss St. Croix Valley promoting the Campaign the Change Direction and their “5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being”. You can follow Elle on Facebook and Instagram @MissStCroixValleyFestival2020 as well as on Twitter @MissElleMark Have a question you want answered on 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 and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Mental Health & Mental Health Conditions in the Pre-Teen and Teen Years" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! On this episode, Brant Gauthier talks with the Puberty Prof about the realities of Mental Health and Mental Health Conditions during the pre-teen and teen years. A passionate educator from the local community resource National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org), this guest talks about statistics and stigmas existing in the United States, as well as the symptoms and signs to look for. Brant also candidly shares his own challenges when growing up, as well explains what tools exist for young and older people. Originally released during the first year of the Puberty Prof Podcast, this episode is an audience favorite! Click below for more information on the resources noted in this episode: National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Southwest Michigan (including Brant’s contact information) Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Essential Tips for Talking about Sex" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! Dan Rice, an expert on how to talk with young people about sex education, joins this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Working with the Rutgers University organization – Answer – for 15 years, Dan explains the need for talking about age- and developmentally appropriate sexuality topics with all ages. Dan is also the author of the sex positive book The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents: Guided Conversations to Have with Your Tweens and Teens. Originally released during 2022, this episode is an audience favorite! To find out more information, including a variety of sex education resource available, check out Answer’s website at:https://answer.rutgers.edu To purchase Dan’s book click here. For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Fun Facts about the Body Parts Most Boys Have" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! For this episode, Dr. Casey Tobin returns to talk with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel. After last week’s discussion on 13 fun facts about most girls and their body parts, this week focuses on 13 fun facts about most boys and their body parts. Facts refer to circumcisions, nocturnal emissions, and penises. Originally released during tWinter 2022, this episode is an audience favorite! For further help you talk with young people about puberty, check out these "tools": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode titled "Fun Facts about the Body Parts Most Girls Have" was one of the most popular episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay! To start off 2022, the Puberty Prof and Dr. Casey Tobin talked about 13 fun facts of body parts most girls have. Facts refer to vulvas, glands, discharges, and more! Originally released during the Winter 2022 series 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": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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": the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: the TALK Puberty app, click hereCommon Questions Children Ask About Puberty, click herePuberty Chit Chat Cards, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.