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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Has your child been moody, irritable, distant, and maybe even a little smelly?
If so, they may be in pre-puberty (aka Middle Childhood).
I discuss with author, therapist, and podcast host Dr. Sheryl Ziegler what we can do as parents to help guide our children through these challenging times, and why so many of us are under that false misconception that puberty doesn’t “hit “until 13 yrs. old.
In researching for her next forthcoming book, she explains that puberty can start at age 7 or 8 years old—which was a surprise to me! Have a listen and get some insights and resources to make your child’s pre-puberty something to celebrate rather than “get through”.
Show Notes
(02:20) Sheryl explains the concept of "middle childhood" and why puberty seems to have an earlier onset now
(06:09) The problems with body image and weight seem to be on the rise much earlier than before
Dr. Sheryl explains the changing aspects of puberty and how our changing environment has had profound impacts on the younger population's mental health and bodily health
(07:49) The relationship between dairy products and hormonal changes
(09:35) The problem of parents being shamed due to their kids experiencing early onset puberty, particularly when it comes to the issue of overweight kids
(11:31) Middle childhood is often overlooked as an important stage in early development
(15:05) Both the girls and the boys would benefit from this gap in their education being filled
(20:31) Some signs of early puberty: increased emotionality, increased withdrawal
(22:57) Resources to look into for parents who are in the thick of it with their kids: Books "The Care and Keeping of You" book "Decoding Boys"
(31:25) As parents, how we can be examples for our kids when fighting issues of body shaming
(34:01) Closing thoughts
Sheryl’s links:
drsherylziegler.com
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