Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies

February 10, 2025 00:33:37
Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies
Emerging Minds Families
Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies

Feb 10 2025 | 00:33:37

/

Show Notes

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Kirsty, Schools coordinator at SHINE SA. Kirsty offers tips for parents on talking to their children about sex and their bodies, and how to respond to the inevitable ‘Where do babies come from?’ question in age-appropriate ways. Kirsty also shares how equipping children with the right information about sex and their body can actually support a child’s wellbeing.   South Australian-based SHINE SA provides sexual health and relationship wellbeing services including clinics, counselling, education and information.  Content warning:  This podcast includes adult themes about sex and consent. If listening to this podcast […]

Other Episodes

Episode 10

April 25, 2023 00:23:44
Episode Cover

Supporting children who have experienced trauma

All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels...

Listen

Episode 28

January 01, 2024 00:33:02
Episode Cover

Re-release: Talking to your child about your mental illness

In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children...

Listen

Episode 30

February 12, 2024 00:43:26
Episode Cover

How to talk to your children about experiencing family homelessness

Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this...

Listen