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 0

December 02, 2024 00:25:27
Episode Cover

Young carers and how to support them

It might surprise you to know there are nearly four hundred thousand young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and...

Listen

Episode 25

November 20, 2023 00:23:51
Episode Cover

Understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma

In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an...

Listen

Episode 23

October 23, 2023 00:15:58
Episode Cover

Childhood bullying: When a child engages in bullying behaviour - part two

This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a...

Listen