Dr. Holmes discusses why her car is one of her favorite places to have "those" conversations with her children. Hear her tips here.

Dr. Holmes discusses why her car is one of her favorite places to have "those" conversations with her children. Hear her tips here.

Today, we continue our discussion of developmental milestones that are important for helping our children achieve a sense of healthy sexuality. Earlier this week we covered pre-school tasks.

Early Elementary School: Am I Competent?

Dr. Holmes discusses why her car is one of her favorite places to have "those" conversations with her children. Hear her tips here.

October is Let’s Talk Month. That means that organizations across the country are working extra hard to get adults and the kids they care about talking more comfortably and effectively about sex, love and relationships. And since that’s exactly part of our mission at Girlology, count us in!

This month we’ll be posting lots of blogs, videos, pointers, and research based recommendations to help you talk about all those things that can be tough to discuss. Wondering when to have “THE” talk? Need help explaining puberty? Not sure how to respond when your child asks you a very personal question about your own sexual history? How about discussing sexual desire, sexual boundaries and personal respect? We’ll be offering tips, blogs and coaching on all of these things and more this month. We know it can be tough, but once you get started, it gets easier and easier.

Research indicates that kids want their parents to help them understand sexuality. Unfortunately, a lot of parents don’t feel prepared to take on the role of being their child’s primary sexuality educator. And one more really important point from research: kids that receive accurate and honest information about sexuality, especially from a parent, tend to delay the onset of sex and make healthier decisions about their own sexual behaviors.

Join us regularly, especially this month, to ask questions, find answers and get inspired to start conversations that really matter.

At Girlology, we love any opportunity to improve communication about sexuality and health between youth and the adults that care about them.

About Let’s Talk Month

Let’s Talk Month began in 1980 as a local campaign in Charlotte, NC. Advocates for Youth is the national sponsor of Let’s Talk Month, which is now celebrated in all 50 states and several other countries. The organization has a campaign guidebook and materials available to help. Visit their website at www.advocatesforyouth.org for more information.