Ep. 39 - That's So Awkward! How to Handle Cringey Teen Conversations with Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Ep. 39 - That's So Awkward! How to Handle Cringey Teen Conversations with Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Author: Local Moms Network May 20, 2025 Duration: 27:53
TIGGER WARNING: ADULT CONTENTMoms, if you have teens and tweens you’ve likely thought, “Yikes! This is SO awkward!” We totally get it. That’s why we’ve called in expert help on how to make cringey conversations more manageable. Our guest is Vanessa Kroll Bennett, whose book and podcast are called This is so Awkward! Vanessa is half of the duo behind an incredible platform (along with Dr. Cara Natterson) that tackles all things puberty.The list of hot button topics is long and nuanced, so we split this conversation into two parts. In this first half, we cover:* the Third Pancake Theory-what it means and why it’s so accurate* what an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) is and why they matter* guidance for locking up alcohol and prescription/OTC drugs in your home* when to start talking about safe sex and strategies to keep the conversation brief but effective* why good kids will make bad decision…and why it’s okYou can find more wisdom from Vanessa @vanessakrollbennett and @less.awkward as well as lessawkward.comFind Demetra at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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