When and How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

When and how should you start talking to your kids about sex? Rather than having one overwhelming, 100-minute "talk," the key is normalizing sex education through thousands of unhurried, everyday micro-conversations. From teaching toddlers about "swimming suit parts" to helping teens navigate complex online risks like sextortion, this episode offers a practical, age-by-age roadmap for every stage of parenting. What we cover in this episode: The Power of First Mention: Why parents must be the first source of truth before culture, peers, or porn fill the gap. Age-Appropriate Development (2 to 17): Specific guidelines for what topics to cover—and when—from body parts and puberty to dating boundaries and emotional intimacy. Sexual Abuse Prevention: Using simple boundaries, safety quizzes, and clear rules to equip your child against inappropriate touch. Playing Catch-Up with Teens: How to use vulnerability, ownership, and curiosity if you feel like you started too late. Tackling Tough Topics: Approaching sensitive subjects like masturbation, porn, sexting, and online predators without shame or fear. Resources mentioned in this episode: Online Video Course for Parents: thesextalk.com Having the Talks Card Game: dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/havingthetalks Teen Culture & Conversation Guides: axis.org Pornography Prevention Books: defendyoungminds.com/books Free Educational Docuseries: brainheartworld.org Got Questions? We want to hear from you! Scroll down to the "Send Us Fan Mail" link in the podcast decription to submit your questions for future sex ed episodes. Click here to send us a voicemail. We will reply! Are you looking for licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with teens? Email Blake Brinkman at [email protected] Watch the video of this episode at youtube.com/@StartYounger Buy the book Outgrow Porn at outgrowporn.com or Amazon.