Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a renowned specialist in puberty, writer, and podcaster dedicated to assisting adults as they navigate the uncertainties of raising children. She contributes personal essays to various platforms, shedding light on the beautiful chaos of parenting tweens and teens.
As the co-author of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, set for release in October 2023 from Penguin Random House, Vanessa also co-hosts The Puberty Podcast and serves as the President of Content at Order of Magnitude, a brand focused on promoting a positive perspective on puberty.
Vanessa founded Dynamo Girl, a company aimed at boosting children’s self-esteem through sports classes and puberty education. She hosts Conversations on Parenting and Beyond at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and writes frequently about parenting in her Uncertain Parenting Newsletter. A Wellesley College alumna with a Master’s in Jewish History, Vanessa firmly believes that tweens and teens are among the funniest and smartest individuals, including her four children, aged 13 to 20. You can connect with her on Instagram @vanessakrollbennett and TikTok @spillingthepubertea!