This Is So Awkward

I have 10 year old, and found this book so very helpful! I really love the way it is organized. Each topic includes a section with the science behind the issue being discussed, then a consideration of how prevalent information and attitudes have shifted over the past few decades, followed by an extremely helpful section on how to discuss the topic with your child. There are also Live From The Trenches stories from young adults who have specific experiences in the relevant areas to share. It makes this not only an interesting informative book but a very helpful reference that allows you to skip around and find what you need most, be it information or a discussion guide, quickly. The writing style is easy and engaging and I found it immensely helpful.

Thank you Dr. Cara Natterson, Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Rodale Books and netgalley for the e-ARC. Opinions are my own.

I am a nurse; my husband teaches fourth grade and I have 3 nieces/nephew. I feel like even though we all (as adults) have gone through puberty, like they say in the book, times have changed. The ages which puberty is starting is earlier, in some cases it lasts longer, and the things we did 20 years ago when we started puberty have also changed. I am so glad this book is also inclusive to transgender children as I feel as a practitioner, I know little about how puberty will affect them. I feel like if you spend ANY time with children/teens you need to read this book.

This was exactly what I needed. I have two young teenagers and we have entered an era that I was not prepared for. Things are so difficult and different now than when my parents were raising me. This book helps. Written in an honest and clear way it is a must have for parents. I cannot wait to get a paper copy.

This was such a helpful book! I loved the format, I like that each section covered the "why" and explained what was happening biologically and otherwise. I thought the actionable advice was spot on. I also really appreciated that the authors emphasized where there wasn't a clear answer. I would definitely recommend this to all the caregivers in my life!