In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather engages with Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds and the Bees to discuss the importance of open conversations about sex and relationships with children. They share their personal journeys, the significance of establishing a family mission statement regarding sex, and practical strategies for parents to navigate these discussions. The conversation emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue rather than a single 'talk', and encourages parents to approach the topic with confidence and clarity, regardless of their past experiences. In this conversation, Heather Brown discusses the importance of navigating conversations about sex and relationships with children in a healthy and age-appropriate manner. She emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue, using relatable language, and addressing complex topics with grace and truth. The discussion also touches on the significance of resetting family dynamics and relationships to foster open communication.<br><br>00:00 Introduction to Healthy Conversations<br>01:12 The Journey of Birds and the Bees<br>04:54 Understanding the Importance of Early Conversations<br>11:52 Breaking Down the Birth Story<br>17:59 Establishing Family Mission Statements<br>23:47 Navigating Past Experiences and Future Conversations<br>26:05 Holistic Perspectives on Sex Education<br>27:59 Navigating Conversations About Sex with Children<br>32:44 Using Age-Appropriate Language for Education<br>36:05 The Importance of Ongoing Dialogue<br>41:17 Addressing Complex Topics with Grace and Truth<br>47:34 Resetting Family Dynamics and Relationships<b><br></b><br><b></b><br><b><br></b><b>52 WEEK BIBLE VERSE FREEBIE: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan</a></b><br><b></b><br><b></b><br><b><br>Links from this episode: <br></b><br><ul><li>Birds and Bees’s website: <a href="https://birds-bees.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://birds-bees.com</a> </li><li><b>HEATHER20 for 20% off for the Birds and Bees course: https://birds-bees.com/products/birds-bees-video-bundle</b></li><li>Birds and Bees’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birds__bees?igsh=aHhudndrMjlvdm5w</li><li>Birds and Bees’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birds-bees/id1553412228</li><li>All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://amzn.to/42sj8h0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/42sj8h0 </a></li><li>Episode With Kristen Jenson from Defend Young Minds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000673955322 </li></ul><b><br><br>Connect with Heather:</b><br><ul><li>7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/</a></li><li>Heather's ebooks: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/</a></li><li>Heather's Amazon favorites: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront</a></li><li>Heather's freebies: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/</a></li><li>Heather's favorite liquid collagen: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/</a></li><li>Heather's email list: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown</a></li><li>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos</a></li><li>LTK: <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@hea