Description

In this hilarious and informational episode, Miranda explores the phenomenon of "parentification," where kids seem to take on the role of mini-adults before their time. Unrelated but not really... Did you know that puberty is actually trending younger than ever before? You won't want to miss Mel unpacking this fascinating medical mystery! And, in true 4M fashion, hear Miranda recount a recent Valentine's Day surprise that will have you spit-taking your Starbucks. So, grab a snack, sneak away from the kiddos, and tune in for an episode that promises insightful takeaways with plenty of laughs along the way! Don't forget, if you like our show, please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app! Thanks a bunch!!

Spotlight:

https://www.birthdaysforall.org/about-birthdays-for-all/

Birthdays For All

Birthdays For All is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Charleston, South Carolina. We operate on the belief that every child deserves to celebrate their birthday. Our mission is to brighten the lives of children in Foster Care by providing birthday presents on their special day.

We work with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) to get wishlists from foster children so that they can receive the gifts they really want. We are the only nonprofit providing birthday presents to foster children in the Lowcountry, including Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

Sources:

Mel-

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/puberty-starting-earlier-treatment-children-rcna125441

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/science/early-puberty-medical-reason.html#:~:text=But%20the%20study%20turned%20out,has%20been%20observed%20in%20boys.

Miranda-

https://theawarenesscentre.com/parentification/#:~:text=Parentification%20was%20defined%20by%20Boszormenyi-Nagy%20%26%20Spark%20in,parent%20to%20their%20siblings%20or%20even%20their%20parents. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/parentification

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