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Leah Jewett
- Nov 9, 2023
- 7 min
“Living with a brain under major construction”: how This Is So Awkward helps parents handle puberty
This Is So Awkward shows parents – through tips, science and insight from older kids – how to navigate puberty and communicate along the way
169 views
Leah Jewett
- Aug 31, 2023
- 7 min
Sparkles, female agency, Kenergy – parent tips & Barbie quotes
Barbie is the ultimate sex ed film. So use its teachable moments and talking points as conversation starters with your child
119 views
Leah Jewett
- Mar 1, 2023
- 9 min
“Discover who your child is – that’s an adventure”: on LGBT+ kids and allies
Dr Nadine Thornhill talks about changing our language, what if your child comes out to you, and how all parents and kids can be LGBT+ allies
144 views
Leah Jewett
- Dec 10, 2022
- 10 min
“You’re the right person”: how to talk with your child about porn
Kids will be exposed to porn. Dr Naomi Sutton talks about how to approach the topic and how tackling sex ed at home is tricky even for her
262 views
Leah Jewett
- Jun 10, 2022
- 10 min
“We’re in the storytelling business”: how It Gets Better helps LGBT+ kids and all parents
How can parents be LGBT+ allies? Justin Tindall of It Gets Better talks about growing up queer, coming out and how to change our language
111 views
Leah Jewett
- Jun 1, 2022
- 9 min
“Your body is preprogrammed to change”: talking with kids about puberty
Cath Hakanson of Sex Ed Rescue gives parents a steer on talking with kids, tweens and teens about the changes they’ll go through in puberty
238 views
Leah Jewett
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Sex ed: what do young people want from us as parents?
Young people want their parents to talk about sex and relationships earlier and more often, according to a poll by the Sex Education Forum
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Leah Jewett
- Mar 8, 2022
- 12 min
Gloria Steinem and parent tips on that F word – feminism
Still going strong, feminist icon Gloria Steinem has endorsed the work of Outspoken Sex Ed! Here’s how parents and kids can discuss feminism
262 views