Dr. Carrie Leff and Dr. Lisa Klein are pediatricians, moms, and co-authors of Celebrate Your Body 2. They started Turning Teen more than a decade ago because the conversations tweens and teens needed weren't happening, not in schools, not at the doctor's office, and often not at home.
Since then, Turning Teen has taught puberty and sexual health education to thousands of families, schools, and community groups across the country, in living rooms, classrooms, birthday parties, and on Zoom.
Our mission
A map for the awkward, exciting middle.
We understand the physiological side of puberty. As parents, we worry about the emotional side. Getting kids to understand their changing bodies and minds can feel like a confusing journey, and everyone needs a map. Talking about puberty is hard for most adults. Fear, embarrassment, or shame can make amazing moms, dads, and trusted adults retreat and say nothing at all. We can help you navigate this exciting (and awkward) transition.
Developed by medical and mental health professionals, Turning Teen makes it easier to talk about bodies, puberty, and sex. We help trusted adults start conversations with their kids, whether at home, in school, or in other safe community settings. Direct, comprehensive, honest information about puberty, sexuality, social pressures, and mental health empowers tweens to become more self-assured teens.