Do you really have to talk to your kids about sex?

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz to talk about one of the parenting topics people avoid the most: having an age appropriate sex talk with your children. Melissa is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and assistant clinical professor at Baylor College of Medicine who specializes in helping parents navigate difficult conversations. Together, we discuss why sexual education for kids is so important and why choosing to talk to your kids about sex is one of the most important pieces of advice on parenting we can offer.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why parents often feel uncomfortable starting an age appropriate sex talk

• How sexual education for kids helps protect children and build healthy boundaries

• Why choosing to talk to your kids about difficult topics builds trust and communication

• The risks of children learning about sex from the internet, friends, or misinformation

• Practical advice on parenting for creating a safe space where kids can ask tough questions

If you've ever wondered whether you really need to talk to your kids about sex, this conversation will help you understand why an age appropriate sex talk and honest sexual education for kids are such important parts of modern advice on parenting.

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