From a development standpoint, the start of adolescence is much like a second toddlerhood. That’s according to a psychologist, who discusses what’s going on in the brains and bodies of 12-year-olds. We also talk to a journalist about some of the most influential African-Americans in Wisconsin.
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The Terrible Twelves: Why Being 12 Is A Second Toddler-hood
When children turn 12, everything changes: puberty hits, dating starts, relationships become much more complicated and there are conflicts with parents. A psychologist makes the case for why she considers 12 to start a stage of development similar to the changes toddlers undergo, calling it a “second toddler-hood.”
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News Website Lists Most Influential African-Americans In Wisconsin
The website Madison365 is wrapping up a weeklong series profiling the most influential African-Americans in Wisconsin. The publisher and CEO of the website talks about why he’s shining a spotlight on these individuals, and talks about some of people who made the list.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Abigail Baird Guest
- Henry Sanders Jr. Guest
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