Ep. 40 - This is So Awkward! Talking Sex, Drugs & Teens with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (Part 2)

Trigger Warning: Adult TopicsMoms, raising kids takes courage and the tween & teen years make that clear really quickly. If conversations about drugs make you cringe and the thought of discussing sex has you delaying the conversation, today’s episode is for you. As Vanessa Kroll Bennett tells us, we can absolutely share with our kids just how nervous and uncomfortable we are! Vanessa is the co-author of a book and the co-host of a podcast called “That’s So Awkward!” Along with Dr. Cara Natterson, they teach parents how to handle the challenges of puberty. This episode-which is Part 2 of our far-reaching conversation-explains smart strategies to begin brief and effective conversations.Vanessa walks us through:* what fentanyl is and the strong boundaries we need to place around pills and powders* how Narcan is used to prevent possible overdoses* distinguishing between “where do babies come from?” and “the talk”* how to begin teaching consent at a young age* why anatomically correct names for body parts creates safety for childrenAnd if you missed Part 1 of our conversation with Vanessa, be sure to go back to Episode 39. You can find more wisdom from Vanessa @vanessakrollbennett and @less.awkward as well as lessawkward.comFind Demetra at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]