The next Parent Ed talk is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22. Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Dr. Cara Natterson — pediatrician, The New York Times bestselling author, and one of the country’s most trusted voices on child development — will lead this conversation instead of Richard Reeves.
You may already know Dr. Natterson’s work: she’s the author of “The Care and Keeping of You,” the book series that has helped over six million families navigate growing up. Her book “Decoding Boys” tackles the question at the heart of this session: why boys retreat during adolescence, and what parents can do to stay connected.
As a pediatrician, Dr. Natterson is seeing firsthand how different the landscape is for boys today. Many are coming of age in a world shaped by early exposure to porn, immersive gaming, and constant access to technology, often without the emotional framework to process what they’re experiencing. These forces influence how boys understand themselves and their relationships, often contributing to the withdrawal and shutdown that parents notice during adolescence.
This session will focus on:
- Why boys go quiet — and what’s actually happening underneath
- How puberty begins earlier than most parents expect, and what that means
- Practical ways to keep communication open through adolescence
Use the button below to register for the Zoom webinar. You’ll also gain access to the event recording, so you can watch it anytime, anywhere.
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