Hey L,
If you're like most parents, the thought of sitting your child down for "the talk" might make you break out in a cold sweat. Maybe you've been putting it off because you don't feel ready, or maybe you're hoping school will take care of it for you.
Spoiler alert: that's not a good plan.
However, despite the discomfort, there is some good news.
You don't need to have one big, terrifying, all-or-nothing conversation. In fact, you shouldn't. Talking with your kids about sex, p***ography, and digital safety works best when it's a series of smaller conversations spread throughout their growing-up years.
Think of it as an ongoing rhythm in your family life, not a one-time performance.
And here's the other thing: it's less about age and more about maturity.
Understand that kids grow at different paces, and what a seven-year-old is ready for might completely overwhelm a five-year-old. Additionally, not every seven-year-old is ready for the same talk.
Still, it helps to have some rough age ranges as a guide, so you don't end up explaining pornography to your preschooler or skipping over important conversations with your teen.
With that said, here are some rough guidelines to help guide your talks.
3 to 6 Years Old
When your kids are little, it's not so much about "the birds and the bees." Rather, it's about laying a foundation. This is where you start teaching them the correct names for body parts.
And yes, that means saying "penis" and "vagina" instead of making up cute names like "pee-pee." (If you just cringed, you're not alone. Most parents do.)
But here's the deal: using real words helps kids understand their bodies in a healthy way and signals that these topics aren't off-limits or shameful. You're also introducing the basics of privacy and respect, as well as what parts are private and why other people shouldn't touch them.
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