Today’s guest is Bonnie J. Rough, who is an author, journalist, and speaker focusing on families, health, education, parenting and sexuality. Her latest book is Beyond Birds & Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love, and Equality. has written recently for the New York Times on t

eaching young children about boundaries and consent

and

the value of childhood crushes

, The Atlantic on both the link between

sex ed and gender equality

and

improving school sex ed

, the Washington Post on

why it’s important to teach sex ed in mixed-gender groups

, and New York Magazine on

raising kids without sexual shame

. Join us!

"What I learned is that the focus on helping kids wait longer is really not and should not be the end all. It’s really more about how can we prepare them to have a positive experience.”

“The Dutch parents who I met and the American ones too who have inspired me on this really are prioritizing their relationship with their kids over their ideals about what and when their kids will do things.”

“If we have those open lines of communication we actually have more control than if we forbid.”

“The more open and transparent we can be with our kids the better.”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Where to find Bonnie:

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