In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Amy Lang. Amy is a sex educator who works with kids with learning and thinking differences. She is also the founder of birdsandbeesandkids.com. She helps the hosts tackle a tricky but essential topic: talking to kids with ADHD about sex. Here are just a few of the topics Amy talks about:

Ways to talk about — and not talk about — body parts.
Helping kids understand how to navigate these topics both inside and outside the home.
Why these conversations are so important.

Listen for tips on how you can make these talks comfortable and effective. It’s a thoughtful, honest conversation that will help parents, caregivers, or anyone wondering how to support kids as they learn about sex.

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:39) When your child starts the conversation

(7:00) The importance of social cues

(9:21) Kids being well-informed

(11:28) What age to start talking about sex with your kid

(14:00) Using the real names of body parts

(17:04) Talking to kids at different ages

(20:00) Potential challenges

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.

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