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		<title>Talking to Your Kids About Sex: Do’s and Don’ts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 22:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; It’s the one conversation that makes parents cringe and squirm: the sex talk. It&#8217;s natural if you feel anxious about this and you can let your child know this if it happens. They too will probably feel awkward but if you keep calm and aren&#8217;t afraid of having this discussion, it will help them feel safer with you. If you are finding yourself in this position, considering these &#8216;Do’s and Don’ts&#8217; may help you handle the situation: Do Start the Conversation Early This means starting the discussion much earlier than you might imagine. So be prepared, learn what to say and agree with your partner on how to approach this sensitive topic. Parents who choose to do so have “The Talk” just before their child&#8217;s teen years. Yet, the conversation really needs to happen earlier than that, and not just once. Of course, you want to be age-appropriate, especially with young children. One good resource for knowing when to start and what to say is your child&#8217;s pediatrician. Also, several excellent books on this topic are available. Young people are usually way ahead of their parents when it comes to leaning about sex.  They&#8217;ve already seen or heard a lot of sexual references in TV shows, movies, social media and music. But without proper guidance, trying to make sense of this on their own can leave a child confused and anxious. So instead of waiting until your child starts believing what they see and hear from friends or on social media, consider starting these discussions more sooner than later. Don’t Overreact to Questions If your child starts asking questions about sex, don’t overreact. Instead, take a few deep breaths to get yourself centered and ready to talk. Thank them for coming to you and tell them you know how hard this might be for them. Their curiosity is normal, and taking the initiative to ask you indicates that they trust and feel safe you. But, if they see you getting upset or overreacting, they may blame themselves and learn not to ask you again. Their questions are an opportunity [&#8230;]]]></description>
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