We are pediatricians. We would love to discuss all of this information with the adolescents in our office. Unfortunately, the current context of health care does not leave enough time to address these issues with the type of attention that [...]
Most experts agree that “8 is great” when it comes to starting conversations about puberty. There is evidence to suggest that puberty is starting earlier, and it is best to discuss what changes to expect BEFORE any of them happen. [...]
Good Question. We do not talk about how babies are made in our Body Basics Program. In fact, there is really no discussion of sexuality in the workshop at all. At young ages (ages 8-10), kids often have no context [...]
Parenting is so hard sometimes! We recommend the following: Remember that you made the decision that your child would benefit from our workshop. (You don’t ask your child if he or she would like to go to the doctor or [...]
Please refer to the age guidelines and descriptions for programs. If you are looking for a program on puberty for girls, we recommend that most girls start with the Body Basics class. However, if you are looking for a class [...]
Explore our website for more information about our programs and resources. Or reach out to us directly with inquiries or to schedule a workshop. We are here to support you and your child throughout their adolescent journey.
Yes, we offer our programs globally. Whether you are located within the United States or internationally, we are dedicated to providing puberty education and support families worldwide.
Only about half of the states in the U.S. require public schools to teach sex ed. Unfortunately, often times the information is presented too late and with outdated resources. The course is often a brief interlude of gym class – [...]
We welcome collaborations with schools and organizations to bring our puberty programs to a wider audience. We offer tailored workshops and resources for educators and can collaborate to create a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum.
Yes, we encourage parents and guardians to participate in our programs in the community and small group settings. Turning Teen designs school programs for students without the presence of trusted adults, but those adults learn about the programs in advance. [...]
