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You-ology: A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body by Trish Hutchison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body (American Academy of Pediatrics; April 19, 2022) – AAP’s first children’s book – offers a one-stop-shop, explaining what every body goes through—with cute illustrations, to boot. 

Gynecologist Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG and pediatricians Trish Hutchison, MD, FAAP (co-founders of the popular website, Girlology, and proud stars of a Tampax commercial in which they blitz through a lightening-round of tampon myth-busting, so you know you’re in good company) and Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor in their colorfully-illustrated guide. 

 

The docs are available to discuss:

·           How educating adolescents about their bodies makes them more confident (at a key time when hormones and anxiety rise)

·           The most frequently asked questions parents and caregivers have about puberty 

·           What should I do if I accidentally walk in on my kid watching porn and/or masturbating?

·           How educating kids about the changes happening in other kids’ bodies improves understanding and empathy and reduces bullying

·           Hygiene – from natural deodorant to jock straps and beyond

·           Why it’s important ALL kids learn about erections and periods

·           And much more

 

For curious kids and parents trying to take the sting out of the birds and the bees talk, You-ology offers fact-based, age-appropriate information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for kids. Helping kids understand what every body goes through in puberty breeds greater compassion and empathy all around.

 

The book is best suited for kids ages 9-13, grade level 4-8 and their parents.

 

Dr. Holmes on Access Hollywood: https://www.accessonline.com/videos/why-its-important-to-talk-to-young-girls-about-periods-sex-and-more

 

Dr. Hutchison and Dr. Holmes’ Tampax commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwdnEh3My4

 

Dr. Lowe and Dr. Hutchison on-camera clip: https://vimeo.com/540179161/96046416cc

 

 

Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG is co-founder of Girlology and a graduate of The Medical College of Georgia. As an Ob-Gyn, Melisa joined the faculty at the Medical University of S.C. (MUSC) where she held joint appointments in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics. She served as director of the MUSC Teen Clinic and created a clinic for sexual assault survivors. As a nationally recognized advocate for adolescent health, she has served on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Adolescent Health Care and worked with National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. She is on the Board of Directors for the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and serves on the Advisory Board for Amaze.org, a global sexuality education project. In addition to co-authoring the Girlology series of books, she has written numerous scientific papers and textbook chapters as well as articles and guest blogs. As a passionate teacher for her patients, Dr. Holmes received a national award from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists for patient education. As an excellent clinician respected by her peers, she was also named among the Best Doctors in America.

 

Trish Hutchison, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, nationally-recognized health educator, and author. Dr. Trish is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Girlology — a leading girls’ health app.Dr. Trish founded and directed a young women’s health center for the Department of Adolescent Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is an expert on adolescent development, teen sexuality, parenting, and has been listed among the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Trish has also co-founded the Period Education Project — a not-for-profit organization providing menstrual health education to underserved groups throughout the country.In addition to creating the Girlology content, she currently practices medicine at the College of Charleston’s Student Health Center. She earned her MD at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) then completed her Pediatrics residency at Vanderbilt University

Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP graduated from Concordia College and then served in Peace Corps in Bolivia for two years where she discovered her passion for pediatrics.  Following that, she attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Maine Medical Center.  Since then, she has worked as a pediatrician in both the clinic and hospital setting and currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine where she helps educate our future generation of physicians.  She currently serves on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on LGBT Health and Wellness, and has also had leadership positions with the Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Gender Equality Montana whose mission is to raise awareness about gender diversity at the community level.  She has also led many trainings on gender diversity at the community level, state level, and national level.  

REVIEW:

An important book for kids of all kinds. I loved that this book is both easy to read and to understand. It approaches puberty with dignity and self respect of the process and your body. A great book for all parents and kids to read together.

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