Ask the Educator: “Will you please give my kid ‘the talk?'”
“Ethan, will you please give my kid the talk.” I get this question a lot! And I totally understand. It is uncomfortable talking about things like puberty, relationships, and sex. Especially if we came from households where our parents didn’t talk about these topics. And while I am happy to discuss these topics with young people, I want to talk about why it is best for YOU to talk to them. 1) Having “the talk” isn’t really about one talk. It is a talk that happens over and over again throughout a child’s life. It can begin with something as simple as teaching them right words for their body parts (yes Continue reading →