This episode is about the dreaded talk that we need to have with our children. Yes, homeschool moms and dads, it's our responsibility to provide sex education. You may be nervous to dialogue about the birds and the bees, but DeeDee and Ximena have some great tips (and some hilarious anecdotes) to equip you.
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TIMESTAMPS
03:05 Just because you homeschool doesn't mean your kids aren't exposed to sexual content. Thanks to the internet, it's more important than ever that we talk to our kids about sex before they consume harmful imagery or misinformation.
03:58 Two very helpful and age appropriate books for tweens are:
Using a book to start the conversation relieves some of the awkwardness.
05:58 The importance of giving kids a SAFE place to talk about sex, puberty, periods, and body changes. Keeping the discussions nonchalant.
09:57 Try to remember what it was like to be a teenager.
10:22 The funny stories! (You will laugh!!)
19:59 The nitty gritty of sex ed.
23:12 You want to be the parent your child can approach when they see or experience something disturbing.
23:41 Lean on community.
25:33 Be aware of the prevalence of sexual content that children ages 8-12 are encountering.
27:32 Ad blockers and other filters are great, but if you're not having the conversations, they are inadequate.
27:55 Don't volunteer too much information. Answer their questions with age-appropriate responses, but don't push beyond what they're asking.
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