Lucy and Kel bring you the complete, unmissable conversations from their week with parenting expert and author Michelle Mitchell. If you’re raising an 8–12-year-old and feeling a little overwhelmed, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Michelle covers everything from puberty, hormones, and body positivity to online safety and empowering our kids with confidence, resilience, and joy.

In this episode, you'll learn:


Why early and ongoing conversations about puberty are crucial


How to talk about bodies, sex, and safety without awkwardness


Tips for empowering both girls and boys through the changes of puberty


Why "one big talk" is outdated and what to do instead


The importance of leaning into positivity—even during mood swings


How parents, schools, and communities can all support tweens together

Resources mentioned:
📚 Where Do Babies Come From?
📚 A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
📚 A Guy’s Guide to Puberty
By Michelle Mitchell — michellemitchell.org

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Got something to share? Email us at lucyandkel@positivemedia.com.au

Listen to the live show 6am - 10am Weekdays:
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TheLight App
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Lucy and Kel bring you the complete, unmissable conversations from their week with parenting expert and author&nbsp;Michelle Mitchell. If you&rsquo;re raising an 8&ndash;12-year-old and feeling a little overwhelmed, this is the episode you didn&rsquo;t know you needed. Michelle covers everything from puberty, hormones, and body positivity to online safety and empowering our kids with confidence, resilience, and joy.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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Why early and ongoing conversations about puberty are crucial
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How to talk about bodies, sex, and safety without awkwardness
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Tips for empowering both girls and boys through the changes of puberty
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Why "one big talk" is outdated and what to do instead
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The importance of leaning into positivity&mdash;even during mood swings
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How parents, schools, and communities can all support tweens together
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Resources mentioned: 📚 Where Do Babies Come From? 📚 A Girl&rsquo;s Guide to Puberty 📚 A Guy&rsquo;s Guide to Puberty By Michelle Mitchell &mdash; <a href="https://michellemitchell.org" data-start="1342" data-end="1394">michellemitchell.org</a>
Get Connected
<ul>
<li>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;Lucy&nbsp;and Kel&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join the Facebook Group:&nbsp;Lucy&nbsp;and Kel</li>
<li>Got something to share? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lucyandkel@positivemedia.com.au">lucyandkel@positivemedia.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
Listen to the live show 6am - 10am Weekdays:
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<li>89.9 FM&nbsp;</li>
<li>TheLight App</li>
<li><a href="http://thelight.com.au/">Thelight.com.au</a></li>
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Lucy and Kel for breakfast every morning from 6am - 10am on Melbourne’s Positive and Uplifting station, 89.9TheLight. Add us to your favourites, catch the daily show, and the After-The-Show specials!

Lucy and Kel for breakfast every morning from 6am - 10am on Melbourne’s Positive and Uplifting station, 89.9TheLight. Add us to your favourites, catch the daily show, and the After-The-Show specials!

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