Listen "361- Let the Kids Read: What Judy Blume Taught Us About Truth-Telling, with Rachelle Bergstein"
Episode Synopsis
Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of masturbation, sex and other adult topics.
You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the impact her stories have had across generations. We talk about censorship, the importance of letting kids ask big questions, and what it means to create space for children to explore who they are without shame. We dig into the nuances of parenting and what it looks like to support individuality while staying deeply connected. Don't forget to check out Rachelle's book, The Genius of Judy Blume. All right, folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Rachelle:
Instagram: @rachellewb
Website: https://www.rachellebergstein.com/
Order the book: The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Setting the Stage for Shame-Free Puberty with Melissa Pintor Carnagey
How To Make Puberty and Sex Talks Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
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Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the impact her stories have had across generations. We talk about censorship, the importance of letting kids ask big questions, and what it means to create space for children to explore who they are without shame. We dig into the nuances of parenting and what it looks like to support individuality while staying deeply connected. Don't forget to check out Rachelle's book, The Genius of Judy Blume. All right, folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Rachelle:
Instagram: @rachellewb
Website: https://www.rachellebergstein.com/
Order the book: The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Setting the Stage for Shame-Free Puberty with Melissa Pintor Carnagey
How To Make Puberty and Sex Talks Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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