How To Talk To Your Tween and Teen About Puberty / Interview with Michelle Mitchell

Send a textTalking about puberty can be so awkward! What do you say? Where do you start? How to you get your tween or teen to open up?Michelle Mitchell has practical and insightful wisdom and the most wonderful way of sharing this information with us and our kids. Michelle an author, speaker and advocate for families and parenting teenagers. She is the author of 2 new books, “A Girls Guide To Puberty”, and “A Guys Guide to Puberty”.  She is also a mother of two teenagers. And lives in Brisbane, Australia. In this episode we discuss:What is normal when puberty hits and how you can support your kids in positive ways.What to say and not say when it comes to having the important puberty conversations.What to do if you're kid says they don't want to talk about puberty and the changes they are experiencing.How to be that open, safe and warm place that your kids will want to talk to even when it's awkward.How to approach the puberty talk with a lightness and fun spirit versus fear and dread.How important it is to listen when you are having these conversations.Where to find Michelle:Her website: https://michellemitchell.org/Her books:  “A Girls Guide To Puberty”, and “A Guys Guide to Puberty”Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemitchellspeaker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellemitchellspeaker/Support the showCheck out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community HERE. Find awesome resources HERE. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.