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AdoLessons ADOLESSONS is a resource on the subjects of puberty, child and adolescent health and development, and parenting through it all.

The ADOLESSONS FB page is designed as an educational resource for parents, educators, and anyone that works with elementary, middle- and high-school aged kids. Puberty and adolescence bring unique challenges to kids and the adults that care for them. This site will provide a curated collection of articles, studies, and blog posts to help adults start important conversations with their children. Legal Disclaimer: ADOLESSONS is designed as an educational resource on the topics of puberty, child and adolescent health and development, and parenting. Neither ADOLESSONS nor Dolly Klock, MD provide any individualized medical advice in this forum or in connection with ADOLESSONS. If you have medical or mental health questions or issues specific to your health or that of your family, you must contact your physician, or in the event you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 immediately.

Last night I had the honor of hosting an event to mark the one year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. My goal was to br...
01/09/2026

Last night I had the honor of hosting an event to mark the one year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. My goal was to bring together the Palisades community —my local Adolessons clients, friends new and old, neighbors, and anyone who wanted to process the enormity of what happened last January 7th and how it has continued to impact us over the past 12 months.

I was thrilled when Dr. Zelana Montminy and Michelle Villemaire agreed to join me in leading this conversation. .zelana brought her usual grace, calming presence, and brilliant mental health expertise, just as I knew she would. , who has brought so much sparkle to Palisades community-building over the years showed up with her incredible creativity and the perfect blend of humor and warmth.

It’s hard to rebuild community without community spaces, and I’m incredibly grateful that Calvary Christian School generously offered space for us to gather in.

Thank you to everyone who showed up. Your presence meant the world to me. There were so many hugs, lots of tears, and just as much laughter. Humor and grief truly can live side by side. Thanks also to those who wanted to be there, but couldn’t make it. Life is full, logistics are exhausting, and flu is making its rounds. I felt your presence too, and it was healing. As I said at my event at Zibby’s Bookshop for the one month anniversary with and Dr Courtney Karp, we have a long road ahead of us and I’m committed to doing more events like this.

I love you, 90272. I see your adaptability, your resolve, and your resilience and it gives me so much hope for the future of this precious community. ❤️❤️❤️

01/07/2026

Sending lots of love and strength to the Palisades (and Altadena!!) community today! ❤️❤️❤️

01/04/2026

Seriously, this is a great time of year for a reset— bedtimes, tech use, getting out of the house in the morning…just don’t forget to involve your teens in coming up with some workable solutions. More buy in = higher chance of successful habit change.
Thanks to for the laugh!

01/01/2026

If you’re into resolutions and fresh starts and big changes, awesome! Do it! Just remember, you don’t need to start a diet or a new intense exercise regimen or change your body or create giant lofty goals just because the calendar page (or screen!) turned to a new year. You are awesome just the way you are. Happy New Year! ❤️

12/19/2025

Winter break has arrived!!! Thank you to all my Adolessons families and schools for a a fantastic fall! I hope you enjoy some rest, family, community and fun, with a sprinkle of humor and magic this holiday season. As far as this dad is concerned, can we please give him a round of applause, or at least a bowl of spaghetti with maple syrup??! 😉

🎥 Video of the world’s most memorable school pickup by

12/11/2025

It’s so fun for parents and peers to see where people are going for college and I’m right here cheering people on. Just remember, these college decision accounts are only telling part of the story, especially when it comes to the early decision round, when it can feel like everyone is getting good news, especially if you aren’t. Good luck and hang in there—this process requires a whole lot of patience. Good news is coming for you, too! ❤️

Every college student home for the holidays.Thanks for capturing this
12/10/2025

Every college student home for the holidays.
Thanks for capturing this

I am delighted to host this event to mark the one year anniversary of the Palisades Fire and so grateful that .zelana an...
12/04/2025

I am delighted to host this event to mark the one year anniversary of the Palisades Fire and so grateful that .zelana and are joining me for a conversation about loss, resilience and hope for our community’s future. Please join us and share with anyone affected by the LA fires. Link to register in bio.

Also sending a giant thank you to Calvary Christian School for generously offering your space for this event. We are thrilled that you are back in session and can’t wait to gather on your beautiful campus.

I always love getting the chance to work with or with . Teaming up with both of them together? Priceless! Thank you to ...
12/04/2025

I always love getting the chance to work with or with . Teaming up with both of them together? Priceless! Thank you to Crossroads school for inviting me to be a part of this wonderful discussion with upper school parents about raising young adults, and what to be thinking about when your teen turns 18. Bringing together the medical and legal perspectives always leads to such rich discussion! ❤️

12/03/2025

This is a classic scenario when I meet with late elementary/ early middle school families. It’s not too early to talk about puberty. Even if your own kid’s body isn’t changing, their peers’ are, and kids are naturally curious. Let’s meet them where they are developmentally and give them medically accurate information. Knowledge is power and puberty doesn’t have to be so awkward. 💚

The turkeys have trotted, the pies have been baked, and it’s almost time to feast. Before I dive in, I wanted to thank t...
11/27/2025

The turkeys have trotted, the pies have been baked, and it’s almost time to feast. Before I dive in, I wanted to thank this incredible Adolessons community for your years of support. Whether you’re a tween, teen, parent or educator and whether we’ve met IRL in groups large or small, over Zoom, or here on social media, I am grateful for you. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday with family and friends, or some much needed peace and quiet solitude. 🦃🧡🤎

11/26/2025

I hope this isn’t happening to you or someone you care about, but the Turkey Dump is a thing. Sometimes knowing that this is a common phenomenon helps just a little. 🧡🤎

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