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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Birds and Bees: It's So More Than Just One Talk

Jul 23, 2024
Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson share valuable insights on how parents can talk to their kids about sex. They discuss the right age to start, using appropriate terms, managing multiple kids' awareness, and more. This episode offers great advice for parents navigating the tween years with their children.
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Quick takeaways

  • Establishing trust and communication from a young age is vital for future discussions about sex and bodies.
  • Using anatomically correct terms when discussing birth and sex with children helps establish parents as experts and fosters open communication.

Deep dives

The Importance of Establishing a Family Message

Encourages parents to create a family message about sex to guide their conversations. Differentiates between children's personalities in understanding these messages and not getting lost in specifics. Emphasizes the significance of establishing trust and communication from a young age to pave the way for future discussions.

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