You-ology: A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body

Both of our kids devoured this book when the time came for them to read it. Accurate, inclusive information is delivered in an accessible way, and I even learned some new things. (For instance, I didn't know about andrenarche, which causes the emotional swings that come before puberty even manifests - as early as 7!). This is a really helpful, comprehensive book and I would recommend it to anyone with kids nearing the onset of puberty - for both parents and kids.

I've been sitting here checking out this new book I ordered and am SERIOUSLY impressed!!! If you have kids I ***highly recommend*** checking this one out. Simple, approachable, non-cringe writing that's clear, inclusive and refreshingly complete."Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty-that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up.Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing with body changes, but EVERY body goes through puberty. When you understand what's happening to your body, you worry less and you better care for yourself. And whether you're learning about your own body or about bodies that are different from yours, it's normal to be curious, and it's great to understand that puberty is for EVERY body.Learning about this stuff might make you feel excited, interested, embarrassed, or just plain awkward. However you're feeling is normal. Keep reading. The more you learn, the more comfortable you'll be."Written by 3 doctors who are also moms and produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Good stuff!

Our kids are 7 and 8 years old, and first of all, they both love this book (I bought them each their own copy). It seems to be understandable for them, and they enjoy reading it. There are some illustrations, and it's not patronizing or boring to read for them. I will say that both read a bit above their grade level, so not all 7 or 8 year olds will be ready to read this book independently.For many reasons, we want them to have accurate info about the human body and puberty-- we want them to be self-confident, and we know that knowing the right names for different body parts can help in some tricky situations, like instances of abuse. There are already so many good books out there about sex in general ("Sex is a Funny Word," "It's So Amazing", etc.), and we were really impressed with the pop-up book "Vaginas and Periods 101" by Kristen Lilla.But it's been hard to find books written for children that talk about bodies and puberty in a more detailed way that avoids separating things into "Boy stuff" or "Girl stuff"-- all kids struggle with hormonal changes, and many appreciate tips on navigating friendships and relationships. Plus, it can be helpful for them to learn about what happens to all different kinds of bodies. AND a lot of those other books about puberty equate biological sex (genitals) with gender (he/she/they), which can be confusing at best for kids who know that this isn't always true.This book also has a great section on friendship, and specifically they introduce kids to the concept of "True Friends" (versus Best Friends). It is so much easier to be friends with lots of people and be inclusive when you aren't ranking your friends as best (or not).

This book is well written, providing clear information that is age appropriate for a nine year old. Illustrations are informative without being too graphic. The text provides information that helps address many awkward questions and helps promote healthy discussions. Definitely recommend.

Purchased for my 10 year old grand daughter who is being raised to be a smart woman, same as I raised my daughter to be a smart, educated, informed & empowered woman. This is a great book. My grand daughter is learning FACTS unafraid, while reading it with her mom. Why live in ignorance/ fear/ myths/misinformation from youtube & ignorant/misinformed friends??? READ. LEARN. KNOW.

Bought this book for my grandson. He says it very informative.

I am reading this book with my son and the content is great. Easy for him to understand and connect to. It's inclusive and the stories at the start of each chapter are a great hook.But...6 pages are blank! I am outside the return window so I cannot exchange it. We are missing content due to the blank pages which is a bummer. Be sure to check your copy when you get it to ensure there are no blank pages.

I like the exposure this book is giving my family in regards to different ways of being normal. I've been reading it at bedtime to my 9 and 12 year old while they're playing in the room. They pretend to be ignoring me but then they'll have a comment or question and I know they're paying attention! I have my added comments too relating to things we've been through or my personal experience or observations and their personalities are really coming out but they know the conversation is open. One of them pretends like he wants to burn the book because it makes him uncomfortable to talk about these things and the other one is so silly with the vocabulary. I can tell they're learning a lot and it's helping them understand their world relating to both themselves and their peers. A great read and very fun and educational!