Less Awkward, More Connected: What Teens Need From Parents

Less Awkward, More Connected: What Teens Need From Parents

July 13, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Dr. Cara Natterson discusses how parents can better connect with their teens during adolescence.

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician, educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has helped transform the way families talk about puberty and adolescence. She is the founder and CEO of Less Awkward and the author of 10 books, including the popular Care and Keeping of You series. Less Awkward: https://lessawkward.com/ Cara Natterson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caranatterson/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag

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