How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex (Do This First)

Most parents think they need to find the right words for “the talk.” But if difficult subjects are the only time we deliberately talk with or teach our children, even the perfect script can feel strange.In this episode, I explain what needs to happen before you talk to your kids about sex. We look at why this cannot be a one-time conversation, how children learn whether Dad is safe to talk to, and how everyday communication and family discipleship prepare them for conversations about bodies, sexuality, and growing up.I also share practical tools my family has used to make talking and learning together a normal part of our home.RESOURCES MENTIONEDTalk Time: Dads & Kids:https://fathering-our-future.kit.com/products/talk-time-dads-kids-50-simple-questAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Questions for Humans: Parents and Kids Second Edition by Dr. John Delony:https://amzn.to/4zLCR9u (Amazon affiliate link)Tiny Truths children’s devotional:https://amzn.to/3SgCVNV (Amazon affiliate link)God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by N. T. Wright:https://amzn.to/4gEaukW (Amazon affiliate link)RELATED EPISODESTalking to Your Kids About Sex Without Shame with Dr. Danny Huerta:https://fatheringourfuture.com/2025/02/03/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-without-shame-with-dr-danny-huerta/How to Address Pornography With Your Kids with Hadley Baker:https://fatheringourfuture.com/2025/03/03/how-to-address-pornography-with-your-kids-with-hadley-baker/What to Know When Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Dr. John Delony:https://fatheringourfuture.com/2025/03/24/what-to-know-when-talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-with-dr-john-delony/The Importance of Ongoing Talks About Sex and Sexuality With Your Kids with Adam and Karissa King:https://fatheringourfuture.com/2025/04/14/the-importance-of-ongoing-talks-about-sex-and-sexuality-with-your-kids-with-adam-karissa-king/Explore more practical Christian fatherhood resources:https://fatheringourfuture.com/resources/