What to Say When Your Child Asks About Sex (and How to Handle It)with Amy Lang, Episode 157
What to Say When Your Child Asks About Sex (and How to Handle It)with Amy Lang, Episode 157  
Podcast: The Child Psych Podcast
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: Talking to kids about sex doesn’t have to be awkward — it can be one of the most empowering, protective, and connecting conversations you have as a parent.In this episode, Tammy sits down with Amy Lang to explore how we can raise children and teens who are informed, confident, and safe as they navigate their growing bodies, relationships, and identities.Together, they unpack the how and when of these essential conversations — from the toddler years through the teen years — and share practical, age-appropriate language parents can start using right away.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why knowledge builds safety and confidence — and how preparing kids for healthy relationships is more effective than trying to prevent behavior• What to teach at each age and stage — including body boundaries for preschoolers, consent for school-aged children, and porn literacy for tweens and teens• How to start (and keep) the conversation going — using real terms like vulva, penis, and clitoris to normalize bodies and support safety• How to align these conversations with your family values — whether you emphasize abstinence, faith-based guidance, or open sexual education• Special considerations for neurodivergent youth — including using concrete visuals, repetition, and supportive structure• How to make your home a safe place for questions — with simple scripts, guidance on what to do if your child sees pornography, and ways to model calm, shame-free communicationThese conversations aren’t just about information : they’re about building trust, connection, and emotional safety over time.At the heart of it, every parent wants their child to grow up feeling comfortable in their body, clear about consent, and confident coming to them with questions. This episode will help you get there.To find out more about Amy, click hereTo find out more about Amy's book, "Sex Talks with Teens", click hereTo find out more about Amy's book, "Birds + Bees + your kids", click hereTo find out more about how to support neurodivergent kids, click hereWanting more from ICP? Get 50 % off our annual membership with the coupon code: PODCAST5090+ courses on parenting and children's mental healthPrivate community where you can feel supportedWorkbooks, parenting scripts, and printablesMember-only Webinars Course Certificates for Continuing EducationAccess to our Certification ProgramLive Q & A Sessions for Parents & ProfesssionalsBi-Annual Parenting & Mental Health ConferencesDownloadable Social Media CollectionRobust Resource LibraryClick here for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.