
2 lessons
#body image
Bodies, food, puberty and helping kids feel at home in themselves.

Communication
The puberty talk: what to say, and when to start
Start earlier than feels comfortable, around 8 or 9, and treat it as a series of short talks, not one big one. Kids who know what's coming handle the changes with far less fear.

Emotional Development
Body image and eating disorders: what to say, what to skip, and when to worry
Kids pick up how to feel about their bodies from the world, their phones and the dinner table. Here's how to build a healthier relationship with food and bodies at home, and the signs that mean it's time to get help.

The weekly letter
The “Repair After a Blowup” card, free.
A one-page printable for the fridge, plus one short research-backed lesson a week. No spam, unsubscribe any time.