Puberty begins earlier than it ever did––starting, on average, between 8-9 for girls and 9-10 for guys (!). But it doesn't move any faster… in fact, it lasts through high school. For a full decade, tweens and teens have to manage body transformations, hormonal swings, emotional shifts, friend dynamics, and social challenges both in real life and on screens. At the same time, the adults in their lives scramble to keep up. 
Less Awkward is a groundbreaking multi-channel platform that makes growing up more manageable for all: kids, parents, educators, and schools. Founded by the pediatrician behind the iconic Care and Keeping of You book series, Dr. Cara Natterson, and educator-writer Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Less Awkward is built on science, free of judgment, and packed with humor. Here’s how we do it:

 * That Health Class:  a joyful, digital school-based K-12 health + sex ed curriculum––currently reaching thousands of students in 7 states and across the globe

 * This Is So Awkward podcast: 2.5M downloads to date

 * Less Awkward Hub: a subscription-based, AI-enabled parent crash-course that provides information, support, and community

 * Keynotes, fireside chats, professional development talks for all ages:  at schools, corporations, and private events

 * A growing library of books including the 2023 bestseller This Is So Awkward

 * Short form videos at @less.awkward––find us on IG, TikTok, YouTube 


Now there’s somewhere to turn for answers to questions about everything from lumps and bumps to mental health to the long list of adolescent risk-taking behaviors. Reliable and relatable information from the most trusted expert voices.

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