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No parent looks forward to “The Talk” with their kids! We would rather talk about their mental, physical and emotional development instead of their sexual development!! The truth is that when kids view the topic of sex as normal, not weird or secret, they are more likely to feel better about who they are as a person and make better decisions.
My guest, Amy Lang has made a career out of helping parents have The Talk with your kids; which by the way, isn’t just ONE talk! She helps to normalize it and will help you to know exactly what to say.
Our sex drive is a very strong drive (I know you know) and ignoring it doesn’t serve your children. We don’t want them to go to pornography or the playground for answers. WE want to communicate sex and sexual identity because (believe it or not) we have the most influence over their decision making.
In this episode we talk about:
For Amy’s AMAZINGLY HELPFUL handout “7 Easy Tips to Make “The Talks” Rock”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com
About Amy Lang
Amy Lang, MA has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. Surprised by her discomfort with just the idea of talking with her young son about his body she knew she needed help. Amy did a bunch of research to learn how to talk with kids about bodies and sexuality and realized she could help other parents with this important part of parenting. In 2006 she started Birds & Bees & Kids. With her lively, engaging, and down-to-earth style she helps parents become comfortable and confident talking with their kids.Amy’s books, online solutions center, and podcast, show parents they really can become their kids' go-to birds and bees' source. She is still married to her first husband and they are getting the hang of parenting their recently launched man-child. She lives in Seattle WA and you can learn more about her work at BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com and BBKPros.com.
Social Media:
Website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylang/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdsbeeskids
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsbeeskids/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXz2W3cq8F71MslLXn8apA
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