Common Sense Media Review
By Crystal Stone
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Storytelling pod reflects on awkwardness of growing up.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
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Where to Listen
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What's It About?
GROWN, A PODCAST FROM THE MOTH combines storytelling with entertaining conversations about the awkward in-between stages of growing up. Bringing on guests to discuss specific experiences such as concerts, festivals, prom, puberty, mental health, and more, episodes work to shed light on the aspects of teen and tween years that are not always discussed and emphasize that growing up isn't a destination, it's a process. Some episodes provide tips for dealing with emotions, how to reflect on experiences, and prioritizing mental health.
Is It Any Good?
Entertaining, captivating storytellers thoughtfully look back on formidable moments from their childhood. In Grown, a podcast from The Moth, listeners hear vulnerable reflections and stories of relatable tween and teenage experiences shared with empathy and compassion. Through sharing candid stories and insightful dialogue, episodes are great for tweens, teens and adults and have the potential to spark meaningful conversations between families.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Grown, a podcast from the Moth demonstrates how to talk about uncomfortable subjects such as puberty, diaries, and getting crushes so you can learn from these experiences. What's something you've experienced that Grown has given you the courage to open up about? What have you learned from that experience? Do you have a trusted adult in your life you feel comfortable having these discussions with?
A main focus in the podcast is communicating about mental health, emotions, and overall being more open about growing up. What does communication mean to you and why is it important to communicate about these sometimes uncomfortable subjects?
Discussing music taste, bullies, and bodily changes, the hosts frequently encourage listeners to have compassion towards others. What is compassion and how can we work to have compassion towards others we might not quite understand?
Podcast Details
- Release date : February 8, 2023
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 27 minutes
- Website : https://www.grownpod.com/
- Hosts : Aleeza Kazmi , Fonzo Lacayo
- Production Companies and Networks : The Moth , PRX
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Friendship , School ( High School , Middle School ) , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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