SEX EDUCATION FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

<p>This episode is about the dreaded talk that we need to have with our children. Yes, homeschool moms and dads, it's <em>our </em>responsibility to provide sex education. You may be nervous to dialogue about the birds and the bees, but DeeDee and Ximena have some great tips (and some hilarious anecdotes) to equip you.</p> <p>• • • • • •<br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>.<br> • • • • • •<br> <strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br> 03:05 Just because you homeschool doesn't mean your kids aren't exposed to sexual content. Thanks to the internet, it's more important than ever that we talk to our kids about sex before they consume harmful imagery or misinformation.</p> <p>03:58 Two very helpful and age appropriate books for tweens are:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bookshark.com/the-boy-s-body-book-everything-you-need-to-know-for-growing-up-you" target="_blank">The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bookshark.com/the-care-keeping-of-you-the-body-book-for-younger-girls" target="_blank">The Care &amp; Keeping of You: the Body Book for Younger Girls</a></li> </ul> <p>Using a <strong>book </strong>to start the conversation relieves some of the awkwardness.&nbsp;</p> <p>05:58 The importance of giving kids a SAFE place to talk about sex, puberty, periods, and body changes. Keeping the discussions nonchalant.&nbsp;</p> <p>09:57 Try to remember what it was like to be a teenager.</p> <p>10:22 The funny stories! (You will laugh!!)</p> <p>19:59 The nitty gritty of sex ed.</p> <p>23:12 You want to be the parent your child can approach when they see or experience something disturbing.</p> <p>23:41 Lean on community.</p> <p>25:33 Be aware of the prevalence of sexual content that children ages 8-12 are encountering.</p> <p>27:32 Ad