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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. Le

gal 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.

This is me. Smiling through my tears as I said goodbye to my girl. I dropped her off for her sophomore year of college a...
08/28/2026

This is me. Smiling through my tears as I said goodbye to my girl. I dropped her off for her sophomore year of college a couple days ago and already miss her so much. My 6th college goodbye and it never gets easier, but I’m also so excited for all she’s going to experience this year. Go get ‘em, Bestie. I can’t wait for all the stories and I’m so glad that parents’ weekend is only a month away! ❤️❤️ Now where are all my Free Birds!?? We need to plan some fun!

08/26/2026

Please talk with your teens and college-aged kids about fentanyl poisonings and the reality that drugs (especially pills and powders) may be laced with deadly fentanyl. Having naloxone nasal spray on hand may save a life. Hope they never need to use it, but have it available just in case.

08/20/2026

“I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.” 💚🥚🥚🐷
5th graders for the win. Always.

It’s Back to School season and I’m already hearing about how hard it is to get everyone out the door on time in the morn...
08/19/2026

It’s Back to School season and I’m already hearing about how hard it is to get everyone out the door on time in the morning (the struggle is real!) which reminded me that it was time for my annual post.

Having kids get into the habit of taking a few minutes before bedtime to make sure the backpack is packed (and “on the floor by the door the night before”) goes a long way toward minimizing the morning scramble. Lunches and snacks can also be packed and in the fridge. Gym bags/ stuff they need for after school activities too.

AND THE SHOES!!!! Why can’t they ever find their shoes in the morning!!?? Put those out the night before too. Less morning scrambling = less stress and a smoother start to the day.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes. And share any other hot tips you may have! 🎒👟👟❤️

College move-in day is almost here and there are a million shopping lists out there, full of things you don’t actually n...
08/07/2026

College move-in day is almost here and there are a million shopping lists out there, full of things you don’t actually need.

I asked my college advisory council (rising college sophomores and juniors) what were the top items they actually needed? We compiled a list (link in bio) based on their suggestions. I’m not talking about decor and fancy designer-approved items, just some basics to consider.

The best advice from them and me? When it comes to storage items, wait until you arrive and unpack so you can see how much more storage you actually need and measure the space before you buy a bunch of stuff.
Also, everything we listed comes in a variety of other options at various price points— get (or don’t get!!) whatever you need. And don’t be freaked out by people who say “get it now! Before it sells out!” Of course stuff sells out AND there are always other options. Plus, your dorm room doesn’t need to be picture perfect on day one (despite what Instagram would lead you to believe)! 🤪

What other dorm room basics would you suggest?Happy planning!

08/06/2026

Before you buy your kid an e-bike, here’s what the research says:

⛑️E-bike injuries have skyrocketed— a 30-fold increase over 5 years, with a 43-fold increase in hospitalizations. Pediatric cases increased from 0% to 13% of all e-bike injuries over that same time period.
Helmet use among injured e-bikers dropped by ~5.6% per year over the same five years, and not wearing a helmet nearly doubled the odds of head injury.
(JAMA Surg. 2024 Feb 21;159(5):586–588)

🧠Kids on e-bikes are 2x more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury than kids on a conventional bike, and nearly 5x more likely to have a brain bleed. (Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2025 Aug 11;51(1):268)

👩🏻‍⚖️Here in California, you must be at least 16 years old to ride a Class 3 e-bike (up to 28mph) and helmets are required for ALL riders under 18.

🚓 Did you know that New Jersey just passed some of the strictest laws around e-bikes? As of July 2026, all classes of e-bikes have a minimum age requirement of 15, plus riders must have either a valid driver’s license or new e-bike license, registration, insurance, and helmets are mandatory for riders of all ages. Makes perfect sense to me!

🏍️E-bikes are not regular bikes. They go at higher speeds, so when they crash, they can result in more internal injuries and more hospitalizations. Please talk to your kids, consider whether they are truly ready for this responsibility, and if you let them ride an e-bike, make sure they know and are following the rules of the road. And that they wear a helmet whenever they are riding. As in ALWAYS.

❤️

The inaugural Adolessons College Advisory Council knocked it out of the park last weekend at our panel discussion for ri...
08/05/2026

The inaugural Adolessons College Advisory Council knocked it out of the park last weekend at our panel discussion for rising college freshmen and parents. They gave the real scoop on everything from dorm supply must-haves and managing the college health system on their own, to hot takes on party culture, roommate struggles, and balancing academics with a busy social life. So much wisdom was shared and I’m grateful to everyone who attended and asked fantastic questions.

Thank you, again, to Palisades Community Renewal Center (PCRC) for being so welcoming and sharing your fantastic space with us! Thanks also to the other members of our college advisory council that were out of town the day of our event but instrumental in the planning process! I appreciate your contributions so much! 🩵

07/22/2026

Is there something happening this summer that I should know about?? Also, thank you! ❤️

07/20/2026

Dropping your youngest off at college this fall? Try taking a FREE BIRD trip before going back to that empty house. It made such a difference for me, and it’s not just the trip itself. The planning is half the fun (and a great distraction)!! 🐦🧳

05/14/2026

If you are in the thick of it, parenting tweens and teens, and it feels like you are on the crazy train 🤪🚂 just know there is a light at the end of the tunnel!!

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