Dr. Cara Natterson

About The Author

Dr. Cara Natterson is a leading voice in puberty and adolescent health. A pediatrician, speaker, and the co-host of the This Is So Awkward podcast, she is the author of ten books including the bestselling This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and the New York Times bestselling "The Care and Keeping of You" series. 

When her own kids started puberty, Cara founded Less Awkward, the first company aimed at making puberty less cringey and more comfortable with both product and content. These days, puberty starts between 8-10 for most kids and it lasts a decade. The kids going through it and the adults helping them all deserve less cringe and more joy, which is why everything Cara does delivers crucial information in a relatable, reliable way. 

Cara graduated from Harvard college and Johns Hopkins Medical School, trained at UCSF. She has two college aged kids and lives in Los Angeles.

Series by the Author

Books by Dr. Cara Natterson

The Care and Keeping of You 2 Journal
By Dr. Cara Natterson
Illustrated by Josee Masse
This new journal is especially made for girls 10 and older, and is the companion title to our newest body book, The Care & Keeping of You 2! Within this journal you'll have the perfect place to write down your thoughts about the changes happening to your body, mind, and emotions. So even on t...
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The Care and Keeping of You Journal

for Younger Girls

By Dr. Cara Natterson
This companion to our bestselling book, The Care & Keeping of You, received its own all-new makeover! This updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. Tips, quizzes, and checklists help girls ...
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