3rd Floor Views
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings3rd Floor Views focuses on health, education, and living with kids. The team from Chesapeake Family Life and their guests will discuss topics that are currently on our minds, as well as get helpful advice from experts.
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Annapolis Blues Soccer
May 24, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAnnapolitans and Marylanders in general have been eagerly awaiting the Annapolis Blues Soccer Group - a new soccer team in the state capital! Joining us is Fred Matthes, the team’s General Manager. Our discussion with Fred Matthes touches on the following topics: Let’s start with a bit of background and context for listeners and viewers. Could you explain both the Annapolis Soccer Group and the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), and where the Annapolis Blues fits within both? The te...
Dealing with Seasonal Allergies
May 24, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat's the best way to deal with seasonal allergies? We talked to Dr. Jennifer Dantzer, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Johns Hopkins, and Johns Hopkins pediatric allergy and immunology fellow Dr. Aimee Magnarelli. We discussed something near and not-so-dear to many of us in the mid-Atlantic right now- seasonal allergies! Questions about Seasonal Allergies Let’s begin with what you do at Hopkins- what does the average day of a pediatric allergist and immunologist look like? Al...
Creating a Healthy Body Image
May 07, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday, we’ll be talking about body image- a healthy body image and how it can be disturbed, the media’s effect on body image, and what parents can do to help their children love their bodies. Joining us is Dr. Renee Engeln, professor of psychology at Northwestern University and author of Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women. The interview answers the following questions. You run the Body and Media Lab at Northwestern. Could you tell us your focus a...
Caregiving and Losing a Loved One
April 30, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBCaregiving and losing a loved one is different for every family. Authors of the book, Ok, Now What? A Caregiver’s Guide to What Matters, Nancy Taylor Robson and Sue Collins give the answers to questions that caregivers don't even know to ask. They address how to talk to children about a loved one’s illness or the fact that they’re dying. Quoting from the book: “Some children want and need to be protected until they can’t be protected any longer. Others need to be included. It’s a soup-to...
Garden to Table Cooking
April 14, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat are the benefits of Garden to Table for your family? Farm, or Garden to Table, or the process of growing and consuming your own food - from the nutritional benefits, to the process, to the recipes, is featured in Kayla Butts’s new Garden to Table cookbook. A recent study has revealed that Americans now consume 25% more than they did in the 1970s. A big part of American diets consists of refined grains and inflammatory see grains. Corn and soy are in nearly everything that we eat. The a...
Teaching Coping Skills For Kids
April 06, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWe’re talking about mental health and teaching coping skills for children with Jenna Bernstein, assistant director of social work at Sheppard Pratt. They are the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services. A Pew Research study from January noted that more than being bullied or facing difficulties with drugs/alcohol, parents are most worried about their child experiencing depression or anxiety. The CDC’s recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey reflects a worsening of...
Symptoms, Treatment and Concussion Prevention
March 29, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe discuss the symptoms, treatment and prevention of concussions with Dr. Adrian Svingos from the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery. Concussion Source It’s estimated that each year between 1 and 2 million children experience a concussion. Falls are the primary source for toddlers and preschoolers, while driving and sports accidents cause the most concussions in teens. Concussion Symptoms Parents and coaches should learn the symptoms of a concussion, some of which...
STEM, nature, and language in children’s literature
March 17, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWe’re talking about STEM, nature, language, and illustration in children’s literature. Joining us are Donna Jo Napoli and Feleecheeta Sala, author and illustrator (respectively) of the new children’s picture book AS NIGHT FALLS, from Penguin Random House. AS NIGHT FALLS is a glimpse into what creatures do after dark. From algae to spiders to jackals. Why is this important- uncovering the mysterious for kid readers? The book depicts the exact processes, habits, tendencies of these creature...
All Things Homeschool
March 10, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWe’re talking about all things homeschool and joining us is homeschool advocate, educational consultant, and founder of the Maryland Homeschool Association, Alessa Giampaolo Keener. Also with us are Nicole Kennedy Green, a veteran homeschool parent, author, and co-director of eXtend Homeschool Tutorial, and Brittany Young, a Maryland mother now in her third year of homeschooling. The Maryland State Department of Education reported roughly 4.6% of K-12 public school population students were ...
Crafting Connections
March 03, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBToday we’ll be talking about the importance of crafting and what it provides for the community. Joining us are Judith Carr, owner of Bumbershoots sleep sacks, Amy Blair, owner of Sun Ah Blair jewelry, and Nicole Stokes, owner of HGE Designs. You’re all from the Baltimore/Anne Arundel County area and will be exhibiting your crafts at the 46th annual American Craft Council Craft Made Marketplace- Baltimore Convention Center, March 3-5, where 350 artists will be showcasing their creations. Ea...
Music Therapy
February 24, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBToday we talk about opportunities for neurodivergent musicians, disability rights, and music therapy. Joining us are CJ Shiloh, owner of Annapolis Music Therapy Services and co-founder of the Musical Autist, Naomi Davis, an instructor with The Musical Autist, and Will Swartz, a board member of The Musical Autist and participant of the organization's Troupe. We explain neurodiversity and how neurodivergent individuals-including musicians, and those on the autism spectrum, learn differently o...
College Application Process
February 17, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThe college application process can be stressful for a family but we got some advice from experts Elizabeth Almeter, Director of College Counseling at Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, and Lee Norwood of Annapolis College Consulting in Severna Park. Tips for a Stress Free College Application Process The timeline; when do high school students truly begin the college applications process? Tours, considering things to include on their college applications such as extra curricular activi...
Kids' Health and Wellness Fair
February 02, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBFood, Health and Education is the mission of the Kids' Health and Wellness Fair on February 4th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park, Annapolis, MD. The Fair is sponsored by Annapolis Pediatrics. The Fair purpose is to encouraging wellness as a whole for our children and providing information and resources to local families. It is free to families in the community, with lunch from Mission BBQ and food boxes for the first 100 people from the Anne ...
Author Zetta Elliott Discusses Inclusivity
February 02, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBAuthor Zetta Elliott discusses inclusivity and representation in children's books. Elliott is an advocate for greater diversity and equity in publishing as she grew up in Canada and rarely read books that included characters that were children of color. Children need to see themselves in books regardless of their color, gender or ability, otherwise they feel erased and that can cause harm. Elliott has created her own imprint, Rosetta Press, “To generate culturally relevant stories that cent...
Keeping Plastic Out of the Bay
January 26, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s clear that keeping plastic out of the Bay should be a priority. In our discussion with Doug Myers from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation he details how your decisions about the products you buy can have a big impact on the overall use of plastic. Plastic Litter Portions of the bay, especially in tributaries, are littered with plastic trash. Nationally 5 trillion pounds of plastic is disposed of each year in the United States. Unfortunately there is no state or national ban on plastics. Ba...
Gentle Parenting = Balanced Parenting
January 23, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBGentle Parenting is a term being thrown around quite a bit. Laura Goldstein, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of the Montgomery County Counseling Center talks about what Gentle Parenting, or as she prefers, Balanced Parenting, means. Balanced Parenting is bringing compassion and emotional well-being to interactions, but it also includes providing a structure and limits for children. Parents need as many coping skills as teens, and children learn their coping skill...
How to Engage Kids in Reading
December 31, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBEngaging kids in reading isn't hard. That's what Kit Ballenger, a DC-based youth services librarian who helps kids and families find the right books for them, wants all parents to know. That and the fact that Graphic Novels are terrific. Kit with talks about trends in youth literature, inclusivity and diversity (LBGTQIA, various cultures and ethnicities) and strategies for engaging kids with reading.
Healthy Eating During the Holidays
December 31, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWe are discussing how to keep kids eating healthy during the holidays. Joining us from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center are Dr. Kristin Arcara, a pediatric endocrinologist, and Dr. Jennifer Dantzer, a pediatric allergist and immunologist. They will provide tips and answer the following questions. This is the time of year - full of treats, special meals, and desserts. What are some of the concerns for all of us about holiday foods, from a nutritional standpoint? What is diabetes, and why...
Homeless Kids in Maryland
December 09, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe number of homeless kids in Maryland is about 1.8% of all kids enrolled in public school.* That means that for a high school with a total enrollment of 1,000, 18 of those kids are homeless. Anne Arundel County Homelessness In Anne Arundel County the number of homeless kids has risen by 58% between 2018 - 2021. The Light House Shelter notes that there are 1,000 students in the public school system that are currently homeless. The Governor’s Office for Children states that these children ...
Poverty Amidst Plenty
November 15, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBPoverty Amidst Plenty, is the seventh Needs Assessment undertaken by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) in partnership with Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families. Pamela Brown, Ph.D., currently the Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, is the author of the study. We spoke with Mary Spencer, President and CEO of CFAAC about the results of the 2022 Needs Assessment. The report examines the g...
The Importance of Art Education
November 15, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBArt education is important in any community because of the many ways in which art can tell stories, inspire and empower better than most other mediums. Alison Harbaugh and Darin Gilliam are the founders of ArtFarm, a space that inspires others to create, encourage artistic innovation and bring together the community in Annapolis. Alison and Darin join us to discuss how art education can benefit kids and adults alike, as well as some of their recent and upcoming community projects, includi...
Stress Management for Athletes
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDr. David Baron joins us to discuss the importance of stress management for female athletes and what can be done to slow down the rate of tragedies. 2022 has been an unthinkably sad year for NCAA athletes. Lauren Bernett, a 20-year-old softball star from James Madison University, killed herself a few weeks ago. Her suicide follows Sarah Shulze, a cross-country athlete at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and 22-year-old Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer who took her own life in early Ma...
Student Festival Raises Money for Chesapeake Bay
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBPersistence paid off for high school student Reed Spaulding as he planned the Tributary Festival to raise money for the Chesapeake Bay. After a two year COVID delay Reed held the first Tributary Festival in 2021, followed a year later with the second concert raising over $20,000 to protect the Chesapeake Bay. Reed grew up kayaking and digging for oysters on the Chesapeake Bay and as he entered high school, felt compelled to protect the Bay. He decided to pair his passions for the Bay and mu...
The Benefits of Arts Education
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBGaining self-confidence is only one of the benefits of arts education. Coordination, verbal skills and learning a good work ethic are only a few reasons to introduce children to the arts. According to a report released by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2019, the sector accounts for 919.7 billion, nearly one trillion, to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Our discussion panel dives into the positive impacts that art education has on school children. The panel includes from the Vi...
Keeping Kids Safe Online
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKeeping kids safe online is now a concern for nearly all parents. Derek Fisher, the author of a book series, Alicia Connected aimed at making complex security topics simple and easy to consume, joins us to talk about online safety. Using his understanding of the security field, Derek provides his insight for parents and answers the following questions. Tips For Keeping Kids Safe Online What are the biggest concerns with online safety and kids? As kids grow and mature and gain independenc...
Competing in the Junior Olympics
August 12, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBDrake Brown is already making waves competing in the Junior Olympics. Drake is a student at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis going into the 6th grade. He just returned home after competing in the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro. Drake runs for the Union Track Club and this was his 3rd appearance at the Junior Olympics. This year Drake had a Personal Record in the long jump, leaping a whopping 14 feet, 6 inches. Drake and his mom joined us to talk ...
Hole in the Wall Camp Comes to Maryland
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBAt the start of its 35th season, the Hole in the Wall Camp announced that they are coming to Maryland. The Aspen Institute has donated their Wye River Conference Center, which will be renovated to provide free year-round camp programming for children with serious illnesses and their families in the Mid-Atlantic. The historic property, boasts a scenic waterfront, tree-lined pathways and majestic meadows. Several residential buildings and other conference facilities will be renovated to provi...
Dealing with Bullies
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBDealing with bullies is unfortunately, a challenge that many parents and students deal with. The negative impacts of bullying can impact the academic progress of students along with mental health. Counselor Samantha Straub, MS, LCPC provides tips and strategies for dealing with bullies. Straub says that bullying happens when there is a power imbalance between kids. Adolescents especially, are in a development phase when they do more comparisons between their peers but are unable to complet...
How to Help Kids Catch Up in School
July 27, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHow can parents help kids catch up in school? There's no doubt that academic achievement has taken a hit over the last couple of years. Study after study show that parents are worried about their children's educational delays due to the pandemic. We talked to Tiffanie Catron, Educator and owner of Priority Academic Tutoring to discuss. Tiffanie first recommends that parents not blame themselves. Shifts in education due to the pandemic have pushed parents to be more involved and kids less in...
Best Maryland Hikes for Families
July 16, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat are the best Maryland hikes for Families? Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker and mom, Janet Jefferson discusses hikes suitable for everyone in the family. A variety of trails for all abilities have been chosen, some leading to magnificent views, others to waterfalls, and some that are fun for rock hopping. Trails have been evaluated for length and difficulty as well as any amenities. Plus some tips on where to look for as you hike, since many trails reveal hidden surprises if you know where ...
Creating a Safe Space for Questioning Youth
July 05, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBPearl Purpose was created as a safe space for queer and questioning youth by Leandra Nichola. It started organically with kids meeting in the Main Street Pearl micro-cafe. Kids came for drinks and vegan food in an environmentally friendly restaurant. They stayed to play games, talk and be together with like-minded friends. Thus, Pearl Purpose was born. The space allows for self-expression and exploration, and offer programs that promote identity affirmation and inspire unconditional accepta...
How to Get Into Birding
June 21, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBirds of Maryland author and birding expert Marc Parnell discusses how to get into birding and how to set up your backyard for optimal birdwatching. Parnell’s book details the 140 species of bird that are common to Maryland. He follows a day in the life of each bird and also a monthly bird forecast, which birds can be seen in which months. Sponsored by Annapolis Pediatrics. What to bring 8X binoculars Sunscreen A water bottle Wear long pants Where to go Sandy Point State Park Susque...
Tips to Manage Anxiety in Children
June 11, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis expert panel discusses tips to help manage anxiety in children. Despite recent school shootings that can be very scary for kids and adults alike, we are still sending our kids to school. Some kids may want to stay home and they feel safest in their rooms. Panelists Dr. Shandonna Harris, a therapist specializing in client-centered therapy and Michelle Schall, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) reveal strategies for easing anxiety in kids.
Mom Milestones
June 03, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBMotherhood can be an isolating experience, but Mom Milestones will make new parents feel seen, encouraged, charmed, and loved. From the horrors of toddler meltdowns to the sweetness of bedtime kisses. From crying in the bathroom to reclaiming your identity, every new mom will find something to relate to, and something to laugh at, in this heartfelt, funny book that covers first becoming a mom through starting elementary school. Author Grace Farris, a doctor, mother of two sons, and cartooni...
The Surprising Childhoods of Ten Remarkable People
June 03, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAuthor and illustrator, Carlyn Beccia takes a look at the childhoods of ten famous people in her book, 10 at 10: The Surprising Childhoods of Ten Remarkable People. Turns out famous people have pretty typical childhoods and at ten, none of the people profiled in the book had any idea that they would become famous later in their lives. Learn about research and process behind the book, and the one theme that seems to run throughout the childhoods of the accomplished people described, includin...
Planting a Pollinator Garden
May 05, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBPlanting a Pollinator Garden introduces children to the their place in the environment. By using native plants in a garden kids learn how their efforts help the birds and bugs that depend on plants for their survival. Pollinators, the critters who travel from plant to plant with pollen on their bellies, are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world’s flowering plants to reproduce. Without them, humans and wildlife wouldn’t have much to eat. Joining us for the interview are co-author o...
Citizen Science in Maryland
May 05, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBCitizen science volunteers are often essential participants in monitoring and collecting data. They are also observers for many of the different habitats and species that scientists are studying. Participation in scientific studies allows volunteers to become involved in the data collecting process. Plus volunteers have the opportunity to learn more about ongoing scientific studies and the long term impacts revealed in the studies being done. Would you like to participate? Liana Vitali, is...
Project Clean Stream
April 21, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBKate Fritz, the CEO of Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, discusses Project Clean Stream a program initiated by the Alliance. Over the last 20 years thousands of volunteers have partnered with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to clean up miles of shoreline. Project Clean Stream offers hands-on opportunities for residents, local businesses, environmental organizations, local governments, community groups, houses of worship, schools and universities, to come together to take action to restor...
Zero Waste Living
April 17, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat is Zero Waste Living? Rini Saha started a project in 2019 to help the Takoma Park/Silver Spring/DC community approach zero waste. Her business is now a storefront called FullFillery. They sell cleaning products in bulk or without packaging, with minimal fossil fuel use. Local vendors are used so that they come into the store to drop off their products, instead of shipping them. Zero Waste and Circular Design Zero waste means that there isn’t even anything to recycle in the product th...
Building a Green Home
April 17, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat does Green Building mean? What impact does green building have on your home? Dr. Polly Bart of Greenbuilders discusses what it means to build green. Making green changes in your home, whether it’s a new kitchen or bath, a porch, or an addition, has many benefit and can pay off if you want to sell. Surprisingly, green building or remodeling doesn’t cost any more than traditional building. Green construction is beautiful and usually of very high quality. When a green home remodel includ...
How to Overcome Student Anxiety
April 06, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBEven as a young boy, Carter Weinstein had to learn how to overcome his student anxiety. Leaving his home and parents, Carter would be anxious. Summer camp was fear inducing. Carter feels that there is a disconnect between the professionals who are writing the books about managing anxiety and the teenagers who need the information and help. So as a teenager he put pen to paper and wrote his own book, "Conquering Fear" that talks directly to students and provides tips for managing anxiety.
How to Pay for College
March 18, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBGet expert advice on how to pay for college from Certified Financial Planner Ann C. Alsina, CFP®, CPWA® of Covington Alsina, and Lee Norwood from Annapolis College Consulting. With tuition for an instate school at $25,000 per year, $40,000 if the student is from out of state, parents need a plan for paying for college. Get answers to the following questions about paying for college: What does it financially take to go to college these days (what is the price range of schools) and is that ...
How to Pay for College
March 18, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBGet expert advice on how to pay for college from Certified Financial Planner Ann C. Alsina, CFP®, CPWA® of Covington Alsina, and Lee Norwood from Annapolis College Consulting. With tuition for an instate school at $25,000 per year, $40,000 if the student is from out of state, parents need a plan for paying for college. Get answers to the following questions about paying for college: What does it financially take to go to college these days (what is the price range of schools) and is that ...
Building a Community of Mom Friends
March 09, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBBuilding a community of mom friends is essential to overcoming a sense of isolation as well as the negative impact of technology, over-efficient living, and the choices that can root us in chronic loneliness. Social media is no substitute for face-to-face conversations. Mothers are used to giving to their kids, their spouses and their community but they are not getting their own needs met or recognized, and they need a release valve. That's where friendships come in. COVID has maxed out cop...
Wild Kid Acres
March 03, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAnimal care and sustainable farming are just a few of the programs at Wild Kid Acres in Edgewater, Maryland. What started as a small homestead has turned into something so much more including: Farm, animal assisted and horticulture therapy Farm physical fitness (Farm Fit) Educational programs, classes and camps Markets and private events What led city kid Gerardo Martinez to become owner, farmer, builder and educator at Wild Kid Acres? Listen to his amazing story and find out how a trip...
Learning History in a Kitchen
March 02, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBTurns out that learning history in a kitchen is a great way to get students immersed in a particular period of time. Adults and children alike can learn a lot from Riversdale Kitchen Guild & interpreter Marvin-Alonzo Greer, and Maya Davis - Director of Riversdale House Museum. They regularly give demonstrations preparing foods popular among enslaved communities in Maryland and open the house to visitors. Two Families - One Home The Calvert family lived at Riversdale. The Plummer family w...
Stories Celebrating Black Culture Throughout the Year
February 15, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBBlack History stories celebrate, recognize, and represent Black people. Black History has historically been saturated with stories of the pain and suffering of Black people, but none of the success or happiness. Award-winning filmmaker and poet, childhood sexual abuse survivor, and author of Butterflies In Me: An Anthology Bringing Awareness to Mental Health, Denisha Seals seeks to change the narrative and believes that telling stories of joy, triumph, and every day life is imperative to cel...
How to Deal With Challenging Behavior in Kids
February 04, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBLearn how to deal with challenging behavior in kids from Karin Jakubowski, Ed.D. She provides parents, caregivers and teachers with problem-solving tips to help kids cope with the challenges they are faced with every day. Dr. Jakubowski demonstrates some simple breathing exercises which she has learned helps kids regain control of their emotions. As adults, we need to remain calm and speak in a calm voice before we can help kids. The breathing exercises work for adults too. Dr. Jakubowski ...
Beachcombing Tips
January 29, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMary McCarthy is an expert at beachcombing and finding treasures. She shares some of her beachcombing tips for finding the spots that are more likely to reveal fun artifacts. While she won’t tell us her favorite hunting spots, she does say that the sandy beaches that everyone visits in the summer are not where you are going to find treasures. Instead look for gravely beaches near towns and old dumping grounds. And creeks, streams and river beds make good candidates for hunting. Mary is the ...
Talking to Kids About Puberty
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTalking to kids about puberty and their body changes can be a squirmy proposition. The traditional puberty education in school has involved splitting kids up according to gender. It often does not include all kids' experience of puberty, fostering shame and secrecy and alienating kids who may be gender diverse. And often leaving kids with questions about how puberty affects their friends and classmates. Mistakes Parents Make Talking to Kids About Puberty Don't outsource to TikTok Don't ...