This Is So Awkward by Cara Natterson & Vanessa Kroll Bennett Summary
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In "This Is So Awkward," bestselling pediatrician Dr. Natterson and puberty educator Bennett offer parents what The Boston Globe calls "the definitive coming-of-age guide we need right now." Why are today's teens navigating puberty so differently than we did?
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The Puberty Revolution: Why Today's Kids Face a Different Journey
Remember that awkward period when your body seemed to betray you daily? Today's children are experiencing something fundamentally different. Modern puberty starts a shocking two years earlier than when we grew up, stretches twice as long, and unfolds under the unforgiving spotlight of social media. This isn't just earlier development-it's a complete transformation of adolescence. What once began around age 11 now frequently starts at 8 or 9, creating nearly a decade-long journey through development that can last well into the late teens. This shift represents one of the most significant changes in human development patterns in recent history. The disconnect between physical and emotional maturity has widened dramatically-children may look like teenagers while their brains remain firmly in childhood. A 10-year-old girl who physically resembles a 13-year-old faces social pressures she's emotionally unprepared to handle, creating what experts call the "maturity gap." Their bodies may be racing ahead, but their brains continue developing on the original timeline-the prefrontal cortex responsible for sound decision-making isn't fully formed until 25-30 years of age.
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The Body-Brain Disconnect: Physical Maturity, Emotional Childhood
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Digital Pressures: Mental Health in the Social Media Age
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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