There are some moments parents dread when it comes to specific milestones in their child’s life. In many cases that milestone is having “the talk”. You know, the birds and the bees, the “facts of life”. Some people are really uncomfortable talking to their kids about sex. Others are not...

And wherever you stand…it’s ok! I can’t tell you how many people I know who think they are perfectly comfortable talking about sex (and in some cases they actually are) but don’t have any conversation because “my kids haven’t brought it up.”

Guess what? It’s more than likely that at some point you are going to have to bring it up. Bring it up before someone else does. But how do you even begin to have ‘that’ conversation?

Fear not! I have a great resource for all you parents! It’s an old  book but truly one of my favorites called: Everything You NEVER Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They’d Ask) by Richardson MD and Schuster MD. This book is GREAT and one of my few regrets in life is that I did not write it first! It’s smart, funny, warm, relatable and not preachy. This book provides a range of options for parents who fall in a range of comfort levels. Think of it as a one size fits all for parents who are preparing to have “the talk”.

And remember, it’s not really one talk that you will be having. If you are doing your job right, it will be the start of numerous conversations and interactions. And over time, those conversations will allow you to pass along information and your values to your kids.

Have fun.

I have so much more information about this in my book Satisfaction Guaranteed. You may want to check it out!