In this episode of the Birds & Bees podcast we are having an important discussion with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and founder of Defend Young Minds.  ** Please note that this episode is for adults only as we are discussing the dangers of pornography ** Megan and Mary Flo talk to Kristen about how she got into this work and how we as parents can proactively protect our kids from pornography.   Birds & Bees and Defend Young Minds share the mission of...

Your curious young child is digging through your purse and finds an intriguing treasure... your tampon! Our gut reaction might be to say, "Stop!  Don't touch that!"  What if we took advantage of these little moments and little minds instead of shaming and shushing something that is completely normal? Tune in to this episode of the Birds & Bees podcast to hear Mary Flo and Megan share practical ways parents can start talking to their young kids about periods. Want more talking tips? ...

Join us as we discuss some of our most frequently asked questions about modesty and nudity. "When should I stop changing in front of my kids?" "When do my kids need to stop bathing together?" We also talk about proactive (and practical) ways to protect body parts when your kids are around other kids.  Want to watch our online course?  Check it out ---> www.birds-bees.comFollow us on IG for more talking tips ---> @birds__bees

Are you dreading talking to your kids about sex? Afraid of this topic altogether? In today's episode we are talking about parents' most common fears: * I'm afraid I'll say the wrong thing * I'm afraid they will hear from someone else * I'm afraid of all the technology and sex saturated culture * I'm afraid it will be awkward * I'm afraid they'll ask me about my past Mary Flo and Megan talk through all these concerns and debunk these fears.  Together we can tackle this topic and kick fear in...

Join us as we discuss how to navigate the the birds and bees conversations within adoptive families.  Megan Croft, licensed counselor and adoptive mom of two, shares her story and expertise with us.  We also talk about creating and holding space for your children. If anyone would like to connect with Megan Croft, she graciously shared her email address for you to reach out to her. [email protected]

"My child keeps touching his/her private parts! What do I do?" We teamed up with one of our favorite pediatricians, Dr. Hillary Lewis, to tackle our most frequently asked question.

Meet Megan & Mary Flo as we kick off the Birds & Bees podcast