In this week’s episode we’re having an incredibly important conversation with Vanessa Hamilton on how we discuss sex, sexuality, respect and consent with our children.  We talk about why it is important to have age appropriate conversations and to start them much earlier than most parents realise. We also chat about how to approach these talks even if you may be feeling uncomfortable about it, and how informing our children about sex, consent and pleasure in an age appropriate way can help them develop healthy relationships later in life with themselves and others.  **Content warning** In this episode we discuss topics that aren’t appropriate for little ears. We also raise some statistics and conversations around children and abuse that may be upsetting for some people, so please skip this episode if you aren’t feeling up to it.  Vanessa Hamilton is a renowned sexuality, respect and consent educator. She is the founder of  education business; Talking The Talk Healthy Sexuality Education. She is a highly regarded author, speaker, writer and educator. Vanessa educates, supports and champions, teachers & parents as the main sources of information on this content.  With more than  25 years experience as a sexual health nurse and 18 years as an educator, mother of three teens,  she has had tens of thousands of conversations about sex and sexuality.  Links and resources:  Purchase Vanessa’s books:  “Talking Sex A Conversation Guide For Parents” https://ambapress.com.au/products/talking-sex Kit and Arlo Find a Way Teaching Consent to 8 - 12-year-olds https://shop.acer.org/kit-and-arlo-find-a-way.html Virtual Classroom education for schools:  https://www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au/talking-the-talk-virtual-classroom Follow Vanessa on social media: https://www.facebook.com/talkingthetalkeducation https://www.instagram.com/talkingthetalk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-hamilton-943495102/ Or follow on socials:  facebook.com/pg/declutterwithKiah   instagram.com/declutterwithkiah This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand! The Lust Minerals Pro Finish Liquid Foundation is our absolute favourite! It’s lightweight but with full coverage, so it covers any pigmentation or blemishes, giving a super smooth glowy complexion while allowing your skin to breathe. It's essentially like a multivitamin for your skin, enriched with ingredients like superfoods and Hyaluronic Acid. AND it goes on like a dream. When you have all of 2 seconds to get ready in the morning, Pro finish liquid foundation gives a flawless finish within minutes that lasts all day, without caking, cracking or going patchy! To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or @lust__minerals and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.