Raising children comes with many challenges and as they get older the challenges become more complicated. Thankfully The Happy Families podcast, as hosted by Dr Justin and Kylie Coulson, is designed for the time poor parent who needs answers. The hosts themselves have 6 daughters and regularly share their experience as parents, and the challenges they were confronted with.
This week, they dealt with the challenges of raising young adults, and the very real reality that soon they will be at the age of feeling sexual urges. The episode which is titled Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: How to Talk to Kids About Consent, handles with the very subject of discussing consensual sex with your kids. You can read the bio here:
It’s one of the hardest — and most important — conversations parents can have: teaching kids about consent. In this episode of the Happy Families Podcast, we break down the powerful lessons from Parental Guidance season 3, episode 2, including insights from consent educator Dan Principe. From why consent conversations can’t wait, to the right age to start, to how to empower kids without shame or fear — we’ll help you get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations, and raise kids who understand respect, boundaries, and healthy relationships.
You can listen to their conversation on the subject below.
