Cara Natterson Knihy

This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through.

Everything about modern puberty has changed significantly in the last decade. It typically begins about two years earlier and can last until high school, or even longer for some. Generations Z and Alpha face numerous pressing issues that their parents did not encounter in their youth, yet they need to understand them. These issues include social media, easily accessible pornography, gender identity, and new types of drugs. Discussing these topics can be quite uncomfortable, but it is crucial for the health, happiness, and safety of today’s children. Parents often seek reliable and comprehensible information about modern adolescents. This book provides scientifically grounded explanations of all the physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty; insights into the psychological motivations of teenagers and their thoughts on sexual orientation and various genders; and real stories from teenagers reflecting on their experiences, sharing what they wish adults knew or did differently. This valuable information will reassure adults and help them navigate the tumultuous decade of puberty with confidence.