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Do you want to feel confident and comfortable as the main sex & sexuality educator for your kids? This podcast gives surprisingly simple & effective, actionable tips to clear the fears and uncertainty around essential sexuality conversations with kids. Each episode answers real questions from parents about human sexuality. Vanessa shares 25 years experience based on tens of thousands of conversations as a sexual health nurse & educator with you. As a bonus, you might just get that sexuality education you missed out on when you were a kid!

Vanessa Hamilton


    • Jun 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Talking The Talk - Healthy Sexuality Conversations

    Kit and Arlo Find a Way ‐ Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 36:09


    Kit and Arlo Find a Way ‐ Webinar

    Episode 26: Consent Education: As Easy As Talking About Shoe Laces & Lego

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 14:34


    Talking about consent with kids has nothing to do with talking about sex.In classrooms I use two stories when talking to kids about consent. Listen to the podcast or watch the video for a demonstration on how easy it can be to talk about tieing shoelaces and playing Lego with someone as a way to explain consent topics like:Making fundamental decisions not just about actions, consent is ongoing /continual mutual agreement regarding a shared experience. Important words are: permission, respect, communication, pleasure, fun, enjoyment, generosity, reciprocity, mutual and enthusiastic just to name a few….

    Episode 25: Online Safety & Sexuality Impact On Kids: 3 Experts Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 39:40


    What does a Teacher, a Psychologist, and a Sexual Health Nurse Educator want adults to know about how simple it can be to keep kids safe in this digital world?

    Episode 24: E-book in audio: LGBTIQ+ Language examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 8:22


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 23: E-book in audio: Sex and Sexaulity Script Ideas Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 17:14


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 22: E-book in audio: Sex and Sexuality Script Ideas Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 14:47


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 21: E-book in audio: Sexuality Conversation Checklist Ages 5-12 yo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 13:34


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 20: E-book in audio: Sexuality Conversation Checklist Ages 0-5 yo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 10:40


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 19: E-book in audio: PINK - how not to react

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 7:42


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 17: E-book in audio: What does 'Sex' even mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 10:28


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 18: E-book in audio: PRAISED - your acronym guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 12:26


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 15: E-book in audio: Conversation Starters Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 9:55


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 16: E-book in audio: Conversation Starters Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 11:22


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 14: E-book in audio: 20 All Time Top Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 20:17


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 13: E-book in audio: Why is BASB such a simple guide for parents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 13:19


    Vanessa reads and discusses samples of content from the E-book - Being A Sexual Being (BASB) How to have Sexuality Conversations with kids ages 4-12 yo.

    Episode 12: Gender reveal Parties don't actually reveal gender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 13:23


    The problem with ‘gender' reveal parties is they are not revealing genderI cringe every time I see a gender reveal party. There is so much that is wrong with it, but perhaps the worst part is when someone is disappointed with the reveal outcome. Resulting in one or more parents (and other people in the baby's life, i.e. relatives and siblings) disappointed with who that child is before they are even born.But who is the child anyway if they are revealed as ‘male' or ‘female'? What does that mean?Why are stereotypes about males and females so problematic?

    Episode 11: My 12 year old boy says he likes boys how can I support him?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 18:39


    If your child told you they were lesbian or gay or bisexual or pansexual, how would you react? Lots of parents ask me how to support their children's sexual diversity.I get many questions especially related to attraction/orientation (who they are attracted to). Most are worried about how best to support their child. They are often worried for their safety. Parents should be proud that their child felt safe enough to tell them about their sexual orientation.I worry about the kids who don't have an adult to tell. These podcasts are designed to prepare all parents for the potential for their child, or another, might tell them they are gay or bisexual or gender diverse or trans. Adults often assume that all kids are heterosexual and cisgender (straight and gender matches their sex assigned at birth) but this is not a reflection of human sexual diversity.

    Episode 10: What is LGBTIQA+ and how do I explain it to my kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 26:40


    Humans are diverse and that includes sexuality.Humans never have been or never will be simply heterosexual and/or cisgender.There is broad diversity of Human Sexuality.Within LGBTIQA+ communities there are a wide range of terms and language related to all aspects of human sexuality i.e. sex, bodies, gender, expression, attraction, orientation, experience…and more.Young people especially who are LGBTIQA+ are at risk of decreased wellbeing such as mental health because they experience increased rates of discrimination and bullying.Adults can best protect our young people by being well educated themselves about the diversity of humans and how to not only respect but celebrate unique individuality.

    Episode 9: What is age appropriate sex and sexuality information for my pre and primary school aged children? Ages 9-12 years.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 32:11


    At every parent session I am asked what level of information about sex and sexuality is appropriate for different ages and stages?Parents play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of their child in regards to sexual health and sexuality development and that includes being their main sexuality educator and source of reliable accurate information so...Over 3 podcast episodes - number 7, 8 and 9, I'll break down by age, what is typically expected human sexuality development and behaviour for children and I'll suggest some conversations you could (read should) be having at those ages and stages. I recommend you listen to all three if you have primary school age children, in this episode we will talk about ages 9-12 years.

    Episode 8: What is age appropriate sex and sexuality information for my pre and primary school aged children? Ages 5-8 years.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 30:41


    At every parent session I am asked what level of information about sex and sexuality is appropriate for different ages and stages?Parents play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of their child in regards to sexual health and sexuality development and that includes being their main sexuality educator and source of reliable accurate information so...Over 3 podcast episodes - number 7, 8 and 9, I'll break down by age, what is typically expected human sexuality development and behaviour for children and I'll suggest some conversations you could (read should) be having at those ages and stages. I recommend you listen to all three if you have primary school age children, in this episode we will talk about ages 5-8 years.

    Episode 7: What is age appropriate sex and sexuality information for my pre and primary school aged children? Ages 0-5 years.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 26:34


    At every parent session I am asked what level of information about sex and sexuality is appropriate for different ages and stages?Parents play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of their child in regards to sexual health and sexuality development and that includes being their main sexuality educator and source of reliable accurate information so...Over 3 podcast episodes - number 7, 8 and 9, I'll break down by age, what is typically expected human sexuality development and behaviour for children and I'll suggest some conversations you could (read should) be having at those ages and stages. I recommend you listen to all three if you have primary school age children, in this episode we will talk about ages 0 - 5 years.

    Episode 6: Should I let my teen watch the Netflix series, Sex Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 24:13


    At nearly every parent session, I get asked the question:Have you watched the Netflix series, Sex Education?Followed closely with the question “What is your opinion of letting teens watch it?”Parents always praise the show saying how good it is but is it suitable for kids?Well due to Covid- 19 isolation I finally found the time to watch it - and I did so with one of my teens - here is what I think about it, be warned this is a long episode and that's because Human Sexuality is so complex and this show addresses so many of the topics.

    Episode 5: Do I have to teach my child sexuality education during Covid -19 isolation home schooling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 30:08


    Have you thought about Human Sexuality and Respectful Relationships as a subject that kids should be taught during home schooling? This podcast covers what you can be teaching kids, about sex and sexuality, while they are at home during isolation.

    Episode 4: What is the difference between sex and sexuality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 23:43


    Have you ever thought about the actual word sex and what it means? Have you ever thought about how this word can complicate and even prevent conversations about sex and sexuality? Especially with kids? This episode we talk bout the differences of sex and sexuality and what they actually mean and the impact these words have on sex and sexuality education. Vanessa will explain why she thinks we should scrap the word sex.

    Episode 1: Mum How Does The Man Stop The Wee From Coming Out When He Is Putting The Seed In The Vagina?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 11:16


    The first episode question is from a parent who was lost for words when they received this question from their five year old: “Mummy how does the man stop the wee from coming out when he is putting the seed in the vagina?”OMG!!!That parent was me, several years ago, and I wanted someone to tell me how much detail I should tell my child regarding sex?My research for information resulted in my starting the business Talking The Talk Sex & Health Education. I hope you enjoy these podcasts.

    Episode 2: What are your top tips for talking to kids about sex and sexuality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 12:45


    Vanessa what are your top tips for talking to kids about sex and sexuality? One of the most common questions I receive from parents & carers... here are 10 to get you started...

    Episode 3: Thankyou for teaching me body safety rules - I taught my child - this resulted in them telling me something concerning...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 11:53


    This was more a feedback and thank you from a parent, rather than a question. They called me to thank me for teaching them body safety tips to teach children as this resulted in their child disclosing some behaviour by a family member that was causing them distress.

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