Awkward To Open: Navigating Sex Talks With Your Kids With Birds & Bees EP 111

In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather engages with Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds and the Bees to discuss the importance of open conversations about sex and relationships with children. They share their personal journeys, the significance of establishing a family mission statement regarding sex, and practical strategies for parents to navigate these discussions. The conversation emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue rather than a single 'talk', and encourages parents to approach the topic with confidence and clarity, regardless of their past experiences. In this conversation, Heather Brown discusses the importance of navigating conversations about sex and relationships with children in a healthy and age-appropriate manner. She emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue, using relatable language, and addressing complex topics with grace and truth. The discussion also touches on the significance of resetting family dynamics and relationships to foster open communication.00:00 Introduction to Healthy Conversations01:12 The Journey of Birds and the Bees04:54 Understanding the Importance of Early Conversations11:52 Breaking Down the Birth Story17:59 Establishing Family Mission Statements23:47 Navigating Past Experiences and Future Conversations26:05 Holistic Perspectives on Sex Education27:59 Navigating Conversations About Sex with Children32:44 Using Age-Appropriate Language for Education36:05 The Importance of Ongoing Dialogue41:17 Addressing Complex Topics with Grace and Truth47:34 Resetting Family Dynamics and Relationships52 WEEK BIBLE VERSE FREEBIE: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-planLinks from this episode: Birds and Bees’s website: https://birds-bees.com HEATHER20 for 20% off for the Birds and Bees course: https://birds-bees.com/products/birds-bees-video-bundleBirds and Bees’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birds__bees?igsh=aHhudndrMjlvdm5wBirds and Bees’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birds-bees/id1553412228All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/42sj8h0 Episode With Kristen Jenson from Defend Young Minds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000673955322 Connect with Heather:7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/Heather's ebooks: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon favorites: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefrontHeather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's favorite liquid collagen: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast some love:FOLLOW - Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!