Puberty can be a confusing time, but knowledge can help make things a little easier! What are some signs our bodies are going through puberty? When does it start? And what happens when it does? Hosts Eva and Nadine share some fun fruit analogies to highlight what’s going on with the body. In this episode, […]
by Heather Corinna. This book is a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings. Inclusive of different kinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, the main characters talk about important topics like: Bodies, including puberty, body parts and body image; Sexual and gender identity; […]
LA Times article by Laura Newberry, featuring insights and strategies by Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families, to help parents talk honestly with kids about sex, consent, puberty, and porn.
by Scott Todnem. This easy-to-follow guide offers parents and caring adults sex positive, inclusive, honest guidance for teaching tween and teen cisgender boys about puberty, relationships, porn, sexual health, and more.
by Amber Leventry for ScaryMommy. This article answers questions like What are puberty blockers? Who needs them? Are puberty blockers safe? What are the risks vs. rewards?
A comprehensive website providing free education and resource HUBs for teens, caregivers/parents, and educators packed with modern, gender-inclusive, and mindful health and wellness information. Topics on the HUB include: Puberty, Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation, Relationships, Digital Life, Sexual Health, and more.
Video by Planned Parenthood explaining common puberty experiences that can happen to young people with a penis.
An interactive online game by Planet Puberty that helps young people build skills in identifying and communicating feelings, which can help a person cope with the emotional changes at puberty. This is a fun and interactive game to practice identifying feelings through facial expressions.
by Marni Sommer, Margaret Schmitt, Christine Hagstrom, and Caitlin Gruer. A body-positive illustrated book that helps cisgender girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares “my first period” stories from cisgender girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything […]
A series of six short, animated videos sharing tips and tricks to help cisgender girls navigate puberty and menstruation.
by Gina Loveless. An inclusive puberty guide filled with countless facts and humor to put this stage in perspective. This book is packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne, media literacy, and mental health.
Video by Planned Parenthood explaining common puberty experiences that can happen to young people with a vagina.