In todays episode i speak with Natalie, the founder of Tell Your Daughters. We discuss the importance of heart-centered sex education and body safety for children and teens. She emphasizes the need to use correct anatomical terms from a young age and teach children about consent and boundaries. Natalie recommends using age-appropriate books to facilitate conversations about sex and relationships. She also highlights the significance of connecting on an emotional level and fostering face-to-face interactions in the digital age. Heart-centered sex education focuses on love, respect, and feelings, providing a more holistic approach to intimacy. In this conversation, Natalie and I discuss the importance of following gut feelings and teaching children to trust their instincts. We touch on the impact of pornography on teenagers and the need for quality sex education and porn literacy. Natalie shares her approach to managing phone use and setting boundaries with her own daughter. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of open communication, values-based education, and creating a safe and supportive environment for children and teenagers.
Resources
FREE 27 page Parent Glossary - so you can know what red flag acronyms your teens might be using like GNOC and KPC mean (- Get Naked On Camera, Keeping Parents Clueless):
https://mailchi.mp/265dd51442fb/p96v4k9ico
Book recommendations from preschool through to teens:
https://www.tellyourdaughters.com.au/blog/my-book-recommendations-across-all-ages
Upcoming workshops for tweens and teens:
https://www.tellyourdaughters.com.au/book-a-workshop
Waitlist for "60 one minute conversations to have with your tweens and teens about s.x, bodies and relating"
https://www.tellyourdaughters.com.au/waitlist
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