Summary: We speak with pediatrician Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly, author of this ultimate guide to puberty published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Suanne, as her patients call her, covers the nuts & bolts of what happens to children’s bodies as they go through the 5 stages of puberty; issues of self-esteem & body image; concerns that parents have about the timing of puberty; the developing brain; the relationship with a pediatrician; guidance for parents of teens with special needs, and more.
