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SHINING WITH ADHD #193: Birds & Bees: How to Talk to Kids with ADHD About Sex, Bodies, and Boundaries The Childhood Collective4/16/2025SUMMARYHeads up, parents—this episode includes anatomically correct terms, so if little ears are around, you might want to pop in your headphones for this one! Talking to kids about their bodies and sex can feel overwhelming—but avoiding the conversation isn't the answer. We sat down with Mary Flo and Megan from Birds & Bees to talk about how to confidently talk to kids with ADHD about sex, bodies, and boundaries. Using clear, anatomically correct language and having open, ongoing conversations helps kids feel safe and informed. If you're wondering when or how to start, this episode is a must-listen. MEET MARY FLO & MEGAN In 1986, Mary Flo Ridley began presenting a popular parenting seminar in the Dallas area, teaching parents how to talk to their children about sex. Armed with medical research, personal stories, and humor, Mary Flo walks parents through very specific ways to answer their children's early questions with confidence. Before diving into the world of sex education, Megan was a middle school teacher. Megan is passionate about equipping and empowering parents to have healthy and age appropriate conversations with their kids about sex.Together, Mary Flo and Megan form the dynamic duo of the Birds & Bees, fusing expertise, passion, and a touch of humor to revolutionize the way we communicate about sex education.LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode #193 TranscriptThe Birds & Bees Online Course - use code CHILDHOODCOLLECTIVE20 for a 20% discount Birds & Bees Instagram The Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.comMentioned in this episode:Shining at SchoolShining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!Shining at School CourseHungryrootHungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.HungryrootBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHD

Early and open conversations with children about sex are important and especially key to start from a young age. Using proper anatomical terms avoid shame and foster safety. I welcome moms Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees, who are helping parents stop feeling nervous about these conversations and instead find empowerment through their guidance and practice. We discuss:  That open and continuous dialogue about sex and bodily autonomy helps normalize these topics How age-appropriate small discussions and explanations are better than having a single, potentially overwhelming conversation like “The Talk” later on.  The importance of teaching children boundaries like “no means no” in all contexts, including sexual situations To connect with Megan and Mary Flo follow them on Instagram @birds_bees and purchase The Birds & Bees Online Course - use code PEDSDOCTALK20 to get 20% off. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk TV. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early and open conversations with children about sex are important and especially key to start from a young age. Using proper anatomical terms avoid shame and foster safety. I welcome moms Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees, who are helping parents stop feeling nervous about these conversations and instead find empowerment through their guidance and practice. We discuss:  That open and continuous dialogue about sex and bodily autonomy helps normalize these topics How age-appropriate small discussions and explanations are better than having a single, potentially overwhelming conversation like “The Talk” later on.  The importance of teaching children boundaries like “no means no” in all contexts, including sexual situations To connect with Megan and Mary Flo follow them on Instagram @birds_bees and purchase The Birds & Bees Online Course - use code PEDSDOCTALK20 to get 20% off. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk TV. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson are out to make difficult conversations a bit easier. With Birds and Bees, Mary Flo and Megan are helping parents learn how to talk to their children about sex and their bodies. The fellas ask about when's the right age, what terms to use, managing multiple kids' awareness, and a ton more. This episode will be a huge help to parents entering the tween years with their kids.  Today's Guest: https://birds-bees.com/ (Use the code DADVILLE20 for 20% off!) Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 + K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE Methodical Coffee - Receive 20% off your first bag and 10% off all subsequent bags. No code needed. Just head to http://methodicalcoffee.com Knockaround - Don't squint through this summer's festivities, new users can check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE for 15% off your order! Hello Bello - Go to http://hellobello.com/dadville to get 30 PERCENT OFF your first customized bundle, AND a full-size freebie product of your choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're outside a lot your kids are eventually going encounter "the birds and the bees." Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees join us to talk through the challenges and crucial moments of teaching kids about sex, starting with age-appropriate conversations that break down the traditional "talk." The duo explores the importance of being the parent who speaks up in a world inundated with misleading messages about sex, emphasizing the need for timely discussions in the age of early technology exposure. Discover the power of countercultural parenting and the impact of taking back the narrative on sex education. From planting seeds about anatomy to addressing the dangers of screens, learn how to navigate these crucial conversations with your children. The episode wraps up with a powerful reminder that it's not about when to have "the talk," but rather about choosing the right person to have these discussions. Tune in for insights on fostering open communication, countering societal norms, and empowering both parents and children on the journey of sexual education. Don't miss this episode that delves into the tough, yet necessary, aspects of parenting in the modern age. ** Learn more about Birds & Bees here >> https://birds-bees.com/ Get 20% off the Birds & Bees online course with code "1000hours" ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Joseph Patty, Andrew Wolfe and Angela Ferguson to recap a recent event at Chapelwood called, "The Birds and Bees". The Birds and Bees is an organization that was founded by Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson. They started the organization to give parents the tools and confidence they need to have healthy conversations with their kids about sex.   In this conversation we talk about the impact that the event had on our church, how parents can access resources and much more! For more information: https://birds-bees.com/pages/about

This week, we are joined by The Birds & Bees! We dive into getting rid of the awkward talk at the awkward age. Building a vocabulary so that when more complicated conversations come up, it's not all new information, but you've been building information from the beginning. If you can talk about THIS with your kids, you can talk about ANYTHING with them!   Follow Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley @birds__bees and visit www.Birds-Bees.com for more content and information!

This week, join Dr. Kim in a discussion all about the birds and the bees. The Birds & Bees founder, Mary Flo Ridley, has been passionately sharing this message all over the world for 30 years. Mary Flo and her husband Dave have been married for 40 years, they have three married children, and eight grandchildren. After growing up in El Paso, Mary Flo graduated from SMU. She loves playing with her grandchildren, baking, and traveling!  Megan Michelson joined Mary Flo at Birds & Bees almost 6 years ago to help bring this message to a new generation of parents.  Megan was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Baylor University. Before diving into the world of sex education, Megan was a middle school teacher.  She and her husband Blake have been married for 12 years and have three young kids. She's in the trenches of motherhood... so happy and so tired! The Parentologist listeners get a discount to The Birds & Bees Online Course by using discount code DRKIM20. Find the course here: https://birds-bees.com/products/birds-bees-video-bundle  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Sooner or later, every parent must eventually have “The Talk” with their children about where babies come from, but the question of when to have the talk, how to have it, and what has changed about this conversation plagues many parents.  For the full hour, certified sex and relationship therapist Dr. Emily Jamea joins us, along with the founder and director of the online course Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson, to share how parents can best approach this conversation with kids. Our guests also discuss the importance of teaching children about sex, setting and respecting boundaries between children and family members, and how technology has changed the conversation with new complexities in our world like online pornography, sexting, and sextortion. *Disclaimer: This show covers adult subject matter that may not be appropriate for all ages. The conversation is frank in nature and it contains sexual themes. Guests: Dr. Emily Jamea Certified Sex and Relationship Therapist Author of the forthcoming book, “Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Lasting Intimacy” Mary Flo Ridley Founder, Birds & Bees Megan Michelson Director, Birds & Bees Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Hello and welcome to another episode of May is for Mamas. I am so excited about the guest that I have today on the podcast because I kept thinking “If I could choose someone who would deliver a lot of value to my listeners who are mamas this month of May, who would it be?” And I kept thinking about Megan Michelson. Megan is the co-creator and co-host of Birds & Bees, an online course with an amazing woman named Mary Flo Ridley. The two of them teach about sex and how to talk to your kids about sex in a healthy way. Let me just say—it is such a fabulous resource. Will and I have watched the course, we have taken so many notes, and I have even watched it a second time. It is such a great resource that I thought “You know, if I could have her on the podcast to share this information with you guys, it would be a game changer.” Megan has three kids of her own, is married, and lives in Dallas, Texas, and she is just a wonderful human being. And if you are interested after listening to this conversation in getting your own Birds & Bees course, you can use the code: WORKANDPLAY and get 20% off. I am very grateful to their generosity to you and I hope you enjoy!     Resources from this episode: Instagram Website Course Use the code: WORKANDPLAY and get 20% off Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Putting off the dreaded ‘birds and bees' talk with your children? Let's make it a little less awkward and a little more impactful with today's episode! Brittany invites on Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson of the brand, Birds & Bees, to chat through why this shouldn't be a ‘one and done' conversation, but what it means to drip the information incrementally to your kids. They are discussing:  How to have the ‘body parts' talks with your kids WHEN is the right time to bring up the sex conversation - especially if your kids aren't asking questions yet, and Specific words and phrases to have in your toolbox for planned and spontaneous conversations   Walk away equipped to have conversations about body parts, sex, porn exposure and more with your kids. Use code: LOVERLY 20 for 20% off the Birds & Bees course at checkout! https://birds-bees.com/pages/courses About Birds & Bees: Birds & Bees exists to equip and empower parents to have healthy and age appropriate conversations with their kids. Birds & Bees founder, Mary Flo Ridley, has been passionately sharing this message all over the world for 30 years. And Megan Michelson joined Mary Flo at Birds & Bees 8 years ago to help bring this message to a new generation of parents.    Birds & Bees (@birds__bees) Life with Loverly (@lifewithloverly) and (@loverlygrey) Merch:https://lifewithloverly.com/collections/shop-all  

Today Jess gets to sit down with Mary Flo Ridley, founder of Birds & Bees, a company that seeks to empower and equip families and caregivers to have age appropriate conversations with children about sex, intimacy, and their changing bodies.  We chat about EVERYTHING, including what ages to start talking, what vocabulary to use, why it's so important for us as parents to be the one initiating this conversations, and how to think about YOUR family message when it comes to sex and intimacy.  As always, this information is mean to supply support and information to you as the caregiver of your children, and YOU ultimately are the ones that get to make the decision on how to move forward. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story

In today's episode, I was fortunate enough to interview Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson of Birds & Bees - an incredible resource for talking to children about sex. Mary Flo and Megan have a combined 36 years of experience in helping parents to have these difficult conversations. ------Sign up for the Parenting Translator Substack, and follow along on Instagram.Parenting Translator is hosted by Dr. Cara Goodwin and is produced by Earfluence.Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, is a child psychologist and mother to three children who "translates" research on parenting and child development into information that is accurate, relevant, and useful to parents.

How do you feel when you are in between stages of life? Excited? Nervous? Afraid?  Tweens - those kids in between childhood and adolescence - are capable, growing into their own thoughts and ideas and preferences, but not quite as opinionated as teenagers.  In this “in between” there is plenty of room for curiosity and character development if we will stay connected to and interested in our kids.  My guest this week is Charissa Lopez (she's gotten married since she was last on the show as Charissa Fry), a therapist and parent coach, and she encourages us that healthy attachment can lead to healthy individuation (that process of our kids distinguishing themselves from us).  She helps us see that for the entire time we are in relationship with our kids they need comfort and encouragement and connection with us. Though we still have authority over our kids we, as parents, are transitioning out of such a hands-on role in their lives and Charissa helps us think through puberty and friend groups, and our tweens' spiritual growth.  Connect with Charissa Lopez:  Website:  https://charissalopez.com  Special Resources for DMA Listeners from past episodes: https://charissalopez.com/resources/regulation-pack/ Links Mentioned*:   **For resources mentioned below, parents should read the book first. Don't feel like you have to read every word to your child. Just use the parts that work for your family and skip the rest. Or discuss why some people believe differently than you.* Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté  It's So Amazing!:A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies and Families The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys Birds and Bees Ministry with Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson Related Episodes: Connecting Through Play :: Charissa Fry [Ep 319]  The Window of Tolerance :: Charissa Fry [Ep 260]  Self-Differentiation and Why it Matters :: Nancy Houston [Ep 335] Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

About the Episode: Join us today to hear from Mary Flo and Megan about a new, effective, and wholesome way to talk to your children about sex. There can be a lot of fear, awkwardness, and difficulty in approaching children with “the talk.” But rather than one serious conversation on the verge of pubescence, The Birds & Bees offer a simple way for parents to enter into these conversations that are not complicated, not sensual, but biblical and to the point of the beauty of His design. And then to talk about the boundaries that protect that beauty and that cause that beauty to flourish and then the brokenness outside of the boundaries. This method encourages parents to establish a family mission statement, offer open communication without shame, and anchor their children in knowledge from you which in fact becomes their protection. As Megan says, we want to start when they are young because we create a safe place that our kids can come to when they have questions. This way, over the years, we have established this pattern of trust and communication and this habit of: ‘I have a curious question, I can go to mom and dad, and I can trust that they will give me accurate information.' Visit www.birds-bees.com and follow @birds_bees on Instagram for more guidance on how to have honest and open communication from the early stages that help give your children a strong foundation in your voice and your values as they grow and learn about the beautiful gift from God that sex is. About Our Guests: The Birds & Bees founder, Mary Flo Ridley, has been passionately sharing this message all over the world for 30 years. Mary Flo and her husband Dave have been married for 40 years, they have three married children and eight grandchildren. After growing up in El Paso, Mary Flo graduated from SMU. She loves playing with her grandchildren, baking, and traveling! Megan Michelson joined Mary Flo at Birds & Bees almost 6 years ago to help bring this message to a new generation of parents. Megan was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Baylor University. Before diving into the world of sex education, Megan was a middle school teacher. She and her husband Blake have been married for 12 years and have three young kids. She's in the trenches of motherhood... so happy and so tired! Resources: The Birds and the Bees created an online course for parents of ages 1-10. Mary Flo and Megan created a curriculum with tired and busy parents in mind! Each session takes just a few minutes to watch and will give you practical, easy-to-use tools and leave you feeling equipped, empowered and even excited. https://birds-bees.com/pages/courses Tune into the Birds & Bees podcast to hear about topics like protecting our children from pornography, body exploration, and normalizing periods. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birds-bees/id1553412228 Follow them on Instagram! @birds_bees About the Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6 (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

A necessary conversation we all need a little help with. Mary Flo Ridley joins us to help us navigate the conversation of the birds and the bees with our children. Don't forget Drip, Drip, Drip…. https://birds-bees.com/ *Discount code JENWILLS20 (all caps) This episode is brought to you by Nest Realty, Southern Girl Chic, Body Works Women's Health and Wellness, Parham Smith and Archenhold, Blackacre Law, LLC, Amanda McCall with Prime Lending, and Leisa Johnson with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-on-the-move/id1535049478 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS96WXpNejV1cA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qxSzzGYvkwtLYKMa8m6NZ?si=-ch11biATXmzUK3Q8jfiKg Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/75522a34-49e8-45e9-bcfe-02484c3abefe/Moms-on-the-Move

Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.

Megan Michelson & Mary Flo Ridley are on the podcast today! They teach us through a simple online course that give parents the tools and confidence to talk to their young kids about sex. Mary Flo has been doing this for over 30 years and Megan joined her team just a few years ago. They ... Read moreEpisode 50: Megan Michelson & Mary Flo Ridley – Sex. How and when do we talk to our kids about it

You asked and I'm so happy to have Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson back to coach us on how to talk with our kids about the topic of sex. I love their approach which is explained in their online course called Birds and Bees. It's all about having multiple conversations over the years with your kids instead of having one big TALK when they are older.  “What we want parents to do with the topic of sex is to not be afraid and be silenced, but to be equipped and have tools and phrases to say an age appropriate ways … They're drip by drip, by drip conversations, because it takes a lot for them to absorb this information.” Mary Flo and Megan take us through reasons why we should have conversations with our youngest kids about reproduction, birth and specific scientific terms for private areas. We chat about how to bring these topics up and answer questions that might make you nervous at first. It's all about giving your kids accurate and honest information on this important topic. “I know when parents first hear about this they think, ‘I didn't want to talk to my kids about sex one time, why in the world, but I want to do this multiple times?' But it's just so much easier to do it in bite size, age-appropriate phrases and conversations and soundbites because that's how things are digested and absorbed.” Connect with Birds & Bees:  Website:  https://birds-bees.com  Facebook: facebook.com/birdsbeeshelpplease  Instagram: @birds__bees  Links Mentioned:   Birds & Bees Course New Birds & Bees Podcast Previous Podcasts with Birds & Bees: Ep 25: Birds and Bees? Oh, help me please :: Mary Flo Ridley  BONUS: When to Have “The Talk” :: Mary Flo Ridley Ep. 153 Birds and Bees (Continuing the Conversation) :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson Ep 243: Preparing Now for Future Puberty and Masturbation Questions :: Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley  Featured Sponsors:  StoryWorth —Give your dad the most meaningful gift this Father's Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/DMA to get $10 off your first purchase.  HelloFresh —Go to HelloFresh.com/dma12 and use the code: dma12 to get 12 free meals, including free shipping. 

We’re kicking off week two of brave conversations we need to have with our kids, and it’s a doozie (or at least for me it is).   I, for one, am particularly proud of myself for being brave enough to have a conversation around the birds and the bees in the confines of my home, much less on a podcast with all of you!   Thankfully, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson speak into this topic biblically and quite practically—and I couldn’t be more grateful.    We cover everything from the hang-ups we have as parents when it comes to talking about sex with our kids, the importance of using correct anatomical technology (my bad), and shaping our family’s narrative in this important area before culture does it for us.    If you struggle to have conversations around this topic and need a little encouragement and practical wherewithal... I promise that today’s podcast is for you!    Check out there online course, Birds & Bees.

As kids grow up, parents have a lot of responsibility to walk them through hard conversations. And no conversation is as awkward as “The Talk.” Oh yes, that Talk—the one where your mom pulled you aside with hushed tones and anatomically correct drawings about your changing body that made you want to squirm right out of your chair. But you know what? The Talk doesn’t have to be the cringe-worthy conversation of yesteryear (insert *sigh of relief* here!). Emily’s joined by Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson of Birds & Bees, who empower parents to have more purposeful conversations about sex. Mary Flo and Megan walk us through a few steps to simplify “The Talk” for kids at any age, and show us that children’s minds are like a sponge: we can fill them with information drip by drip, allowing their minds to expand gradually instead of giving them a firehose of information that’ll overwhelm them, or letting someone else be the one to fill the sponge. Two big takeaways from this conversation: every family’s message around sex is going to look different—and as a parent, you are the best person to be the loving truth-teller to your kids. You’ve got this!    * * * A DEAL FOR YOU! Get 20% off Birds & Bees' Online Course with code SIMPLIFIED at birds-bees.com.   * * * PRE-ORDER EMILY’S NEW BOOK! Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love is out March 23!   * * * SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher   * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Emily Ley: Instagram | Facebook

www.graceenoughpodcast.comMary Flo Ridley joins me to talk about simple, foundational conversations to have with our children, ranging from toddlers to teens, that will shape their sexual health for years to come.Questions Mary Flo and I Discussed:(4:25) Even in 2020, I have conversations with friends who cringe when it comes to having the “birds and bees” talk with their children.  We deal with questions like when is it the right time, what should I say, and so on, but Birds and Bees is all about getting rid of this idea that this is a one-time conversation in parenting. What are you hoping to see in exchange?(9:12) Let’s begin by talking to the parents who have toddlers, what is a conversation pattern they can establish to show their children they are the loving authority on the topic of their bodies?(13:36) What are some key conversations and general language parents can practice with their elementary age children?(19:11) The average age someone first sees pornography is 11 yo and are as likely to see it accidentally as on purpose.  How do you encourage parents to deal with discussing pornography with their children?(27:20) For parents of middle and high school age children (or really all young parents), talking about masturbation and puberty feels daunting. How do you encourage parents to address this topic?(32:30) Birds & Bees offers a curriculum. What can one expect if they use your curriculum?(36:15) Do you have any encouragement for the parent who feels like they are “behind” or have failed to create an open dialogue surrounding sex and our bodies?(39:38) Lastly, what are some books and other resources you would recommend to parents on this topic?Quotes to Remember:“What is the main thing you want your children to know about sex? If they’re growing up in your family? If you could give that answer in one sentence? What would that sentence be?”SHOW NOTES cont.Related Episodes:71: Krista Boan | Tips For Parents In The Digital Age54: Nick Stumbo | Discovering Freedom From Pornography90: Hillary Morgan Ferrer | Empowering Kids to Challenge Cultural LiesEpisode Sponsor:Heather M. Dixon | Author, Speaker, Bible TeacherBIBLE STUDY: Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don’t Like Your StoryFollow Birds & Bees on IG and at birds-bees.com-----------------------------------------------Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB------------------------------------------------ 

How do you talk to your kids about sex? Mary Flo Ridley, founder of The Birds & The Bees says there should never have be a big “talk”. So when do you start sharing information and what do you even say? Let’s talk sex baby!

When do you think it's too young to talk to your kids about sex? Birds & Bees are back and they are trying to revolutionize the topic of sex! If you missed my first episode with Megan, feel free to go back and listen to episode 72. Today, Mary Flo and I will be talking about how to bring up sex to your kids if you haven't broached the subject yet.  She talks to us about how will our kids process the idea of sex, and how we don't want to let that be in the hands of school or the culture, we need to navigate that with them.  She asks "how do we formulate the message that reflects our values. They need to hear OUR voice on this!" We also talk about being a single parent, or military spouse and having to have these talks with the opposite sex. Mary Flo gives us some ideas on how to talk to our kids even if you are holding down the fort on your own. We also discuss pornography and how it creates a very strong addictive behavior.  One thing that stood out to me is when she mentions how we need to be very careful when our kids are on ipads, smart phones and computers. Porn comes looking for them, and we need to really protect our children. She shares how pornography is so damaging. She gives us some steps on how to talk to them about this topic. It's very powerful and eye opening and you will want to share with your friends. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode make sure to check out the first episode I did on the Birds and the Bess with Megan! https://mominspiredshow.com/birds-and-bees/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat (see recipe below) …And more! Click on the link below to get $20 off Amanda’s program and get ready to kick that slow metabolism into HIGH gear! Get Started *Discount is for first-time customers... If you’ve done this program before, we haven’t forgotten about you! Click here to get $10 off.   Guest Info: Mary Flo Ridley Website - www.birds-bees.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/birds__bees Facebook-  www.facebook.com/birdsbeeshelpplease/     Note: This page contains some affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you!    

Depending on your personal background with puberty, sex and the often avoided topic of masturbation, having open conversations with your kids on these topics may feel daunting. You may want to avoid it or get “the talk” over and done with as quickly as possible. Or maybe your kids are really young and you don’t want to think about it right now. My guests Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson walk us through why starting early talking with our kids about body awareness and establishing our family story about sex is so important. “What we're trying to get rid of is this idea that this is a one-time conversation in parenting. The world that we are raising our kids in has changed so drastically that the way we as parents talk about sex has to change drastically as well. We can have multiple age appropriate conversations and a little-by-little approach where we establish a conversation pattern where we are the loving authority in our child's life on this topic.” They have great book recommendations and advice on talking with your pediatrician so you know when puberty is imminent for each child. We cover ways to pursue conversations with your kids and how to talk to them calmly without overreacting. Finally, we dive into the deeper waters of talking to your older children about masturbation, dealing with our emotional baggage when it comes to sex and how to strike the difficult balance of teaching what is normal and beneficial. “We're hearing from a lot of youth ministers and pastors that work with college kids that this is an epidemic of a great addiction. So there needs to be more of a warning of how this is normal, but not beneficial. That why it's such a difficult topic. You can say, yes, honey, this is absolutely normal. You're learning about your body and how it works, but it can become a habit of comfort. And if this is where you go when you're upset or when you're angry, if this is how you comfort yourself, then this is not beneficial to you in your future.”

Hey momma! Today we are diving deep into a difficult conversation we face as parents, "the birds and the bees." Knowing the right timing, the age appropriate words, and exactly how in-depth these conversations should be can be very overwhelming, but thankfully Mary Flo Ridley has joined me today to tackle these concerns and questions. As an author, international speaker, and expert in the field, Mary Flo is here to share some simple tools and resources with us today!  Enjoy the show, momma!  To access more on this topic and connect with Mary Flo, please visit: www.birds-bees.com.   Today's Sponsors:   Maty's Healthy Products With Maty’s Healthy Products, you no longer have to worry about a toxic filled medicine cabinet! Maty's values transparency and only uses ingredients you know and recognize. With the first drug-free USDA Certified Organic cough syrup sold nationwide, they stay far away from artificial flavors, melatonin, petroleum, and hydrogenated oils. Maty’s is my #1 choice and recommendation for building up your natural medicine cabinet, mommas! With 10 powerful immune boosters added to every spoonful, you don’t even have to wait to use Maty’s until your family is sick! You can use their cough syrups daily as a preventative-just like you would with a vitamin! Momma's, Maty's is a no-brainer!  Shop Maty's HERE!   March Momma Madness- CLEANING CHALLENGE! If you find yourself constantly playing catch up with your chore list and never coming out ahead, then you’re in the right place, Momma! If you’re at a crossroad between totally drowning in the a sink full of dishes, a never ending pile of laundry, and a closet that is stuffed to the brim… Friend, you’re not alone! Over 5 days together, I’m going to teach you how to Clean, Purge, + Organize Your Home, Mind, + Motherhood in a way that’s actually attainable and realistic for the modern, busy Mom (ahhhem… that’s you!). Let the March Momma Madness BEGIN on March 18th!! Join Us Here!   Beauty by Design As moms, we all know our skin changes a TON! From fluctuating hormones to dark patches, wrinkles, and everything in between…. It’s hard to know what products are safe to use and effective. Beauty By Design is now my BEST kept secret for taking the guesswork out of non-toxic, personalized skin care! Unlike any other skincare brand on the market, Beauty By Design virtually connects you with your very own personal Esthetician! AKA your new skincare bestie who you can text + ask questions about your skincare needs at ANYTIME. All you’ll do is complete a quick 2 min online skin survey, set your price point, snap a makeup free selfie and let your esthetician get to work creating YOUR own vegan, cruelty free, and natural  skin care regimen… delivered right to your door! First time customers can receive 20% off by going to www.beautybydesign.com/blossom and using promo code BLOSSOM! Find Your New Skin Care HERE!!   DateBox Club This year, Brian and I made it a goal to have one date night a month and DateBox Club has made this not only our new reality but has allowed us to connect, laugh, and love even deeper. Don’t let motherhood, raising kids, and running a home create distance in your marriage! Be proactive and intentional with creating a healthy, happy marriage with monthly DateBox Club nights that take place at home (AKA no babysitter needed!) and are delivered right to your doorstep each month! From spa night, to Hawaiian themed boxes, paint night, and more! Brian and I are so thankful for the gift of date box club and feel more connected than ever before! Keep your spark alive and do something new and exciting for your marriage like spa night, Hawaiian night, paint night, and more fun monthly boxes from DateBox Club. Use code DATENIGHT10 for 10% off at www.dateboxclub.com for your next DateBox Club Date. Find Your Next Date Night HERE! Show References: Join the Healthy Kitchen Club! Gain Your Grounded and Glowing Access  Join the Patreon Community! Experience the Blossom After Baby Movement  Connect with Mary Flo Ridley! Jennifer Blossom Contact: admin@blossomingmommyandbaby.com, www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com Find Blossoming Mommy and Baby on social media: @blossomingmommyandbaby    Did you enjoy today’s episode? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on iTunes! This is also a great way to help other mamas, just like YOU, find and enjoy the Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show! Have a question, comment or suggestion about the Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show? Send us an email at info@blossomingmommyandbaby.com or connect with us over on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @BlossomingMommyandBaby. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show on your podcast app to make sure you never miss out on the latest, gorgeous episodes! You can also be the first to know when a new episode airs and receive a special gift from us when you subscribe to our email list HERE! Happy Listening!!

The Birds & the Bees With Mary Flo Ridley Have you had THE talk or are you dreading it? Today, Mary Flo Ridley joins Karen Hodge to talk about a better way to talk about the birds and the bees with our children. Discussion Questions: Are you prepared to talk with your children or grandchildren about sex? Do you know what the Bible says about sexuality? What does Genesis tell you about God's plan for sexuality? In the household you grew up, was sexuality a good or bad topic---or maybe not a topic at all? How did what you learned at home prepare or fail to prepare you to think biblically about sex? CDM strengthens the Church by connecting you to the people and resources you need. Connect to Resources:  Connect with      Connect with    CDM's Women's Ministry Leadership Training Conference   Connect with Mary Flo Ridley& the resources she recommends:    

Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-30

Today’s episode is episode 63 with my friend, Karlye Sills.  Karlye and I recently met in person and she is super sweet!  I loved chatting with her today and know you will enjoy hearing her story!  Karlye shares how she went from a wife desiring children to a mother of four children!   During the years of infertility, miscarriage, a physical diagnosis of PCOS, dimished egg reserve, and diminished ovarian quality, Karlye explains how God showed her how to rely on Him and to follow His plan for her life.  Through all of it, Karlye’s faith was strengthened knowing God’s plan was at work and she has experienced such peace through that! We talk about getting pregnant naturally, her two IVF cycles, and having the shock of getting pregnant with twins!  We also chat about the accidental way she started her business of sharing about essential oils with the Young Living brand. She even shares her favorite 6 oils! You will be encouraged through Karyle’s story! I would love to encourage you to share the podcast with your friends!  There are many episodes of different stories of women who are sure to encourage you in your faith journey!  After I listen, I’m always encouraged and I desire to love Jesus more from hearing from my friends!  A few I would love to suggest would be Ep. 51 with my friend Tracey when she talks about walking through her husbands gambling addiction, forgiving him, and how God restored her marriage, Also, Ep. 52 was with Mary Flo Ridley when she talked about talking to your kids about the birds and the bees that you don’t want to miss!   I would love to connect with you on Instagram!

What do you do when your child hears or sees something at school that is inappropriate? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch gives solutions for connecting with your child beyond the phone screen, and Mary Flo Ridley offers tips for talking with your children about sexuality.

Happy Friday, friends

Some of us have already had a few awkward talks with our daughters and are wondering if you did it right. Some of us have little girls and are wondering about the best age to start or how to say it. Well, all of us are going to learn something from this episode! Mary Flo is the founder of Birds & Bees and has been encouraging and equipping parents in this area for more than 30 years.

Have you had the sex talk with your kids? Birds & Bees are back and they are trying to revolutionize the topic of sex! If you missed last week with Megan, feel free to go back and listen to episode 72. Today, Mary Flo and I will be talking about how to bring up sex to your kids if you haven't broached the subject yet.  She talks to us about how will our kids process the idea of sex, and how we don't want to let that be in the hands of school or the culture, we need to navigate that with them.  She asks "how do we formulate the message that reflects our values. They need to hear OUR voice on this!" We also talk about being a single parent, or military spouse and having to have these talks with the opposite sex. Mary Flo gives us some ideas on how to talk to our kids even if you are holding down the fort on your own. We also discuss pornography and how it creates a very strong addictive behavior.  She mentions how we need to be very careful when our kids are on ipads, smart phones and computers. Porn comes looking for them, and we need to really protect our children. She shares how pornography is so damaging. She gives us some steps on how to talk to them about this topic. It's very powerful and eye opening and you will want to share with your friends. This is a resource that Mary Flo suggested if someone you know is battling with pornography and wants to get out of it. Please join me over at: http://mominspiredshow.com/ Mom Inspired Show FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1914057102156252/ Guest Contact Info: The Gathering is where you can watch these videos with a small group, where you can do this in a community setting. That way you can have each other to bounce ideas off of after each video. You can go to the link below to find out more. www.birds-bees.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/birdsbeeshelpplease/ Instagram www.instagram.com/birds__bees

Mary Flo Ridley will be the speaker at our PTF meeting on Thursday, January 25th. The meeting starts at 8:45 in the Lion's Den Gym on the Horizon Prep campus. Admission is free and all are invited. We are starting a three-part series entitled "Difficult Conversations". For many parents, the most difficult conversation they can have with their kids is the "Birds and the Bees". Mary Flo talks with Will about the best age to have "The Talk" with your kids, how to do it without embarrassment for the parent or the child, and how to approach it if you've made mistakes in your life that you don't want your children to repeat. Mary Flo says "It's not about you and your past. It's about your children and their future". Don't forget: PTF Meeting on Thursday, January 25th at 8:45 am — What did you think of this episode? Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? Send us an email at hplioncast@gmail.com or leave us a review on iTunes.

Spring 2017 Week 4 - "Sooner Than You Think, Mary Flo Ridley" - Kristin Thorton

Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.

Mary Flo Ridley joins us to talk about talking to children about sex.

Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.

I'm not a boy. Yet I'm raising four of them to be men. And as much as culture tries to tell us there aren't differences between boys and girls. My every day experience begs to differ. I truly don't understand the “why” behind most of my boys' choices. And it never benefits me to ask. This week (for my own help and maybe yours too) I've invited David Thomas on the show. As a family therapist and director at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, David has lots of experience counseling families and children. Having his own set of twin boys has provided a lot of education as well. The first book I ever read that gave me a glimpse into the mind of a boy is David's book “Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys”**.  Then I heard him speak at a DotMom event and I've always wanted to have him on the show. Our conversation did not disappoint. David's genteel manner and calm approach gave me such peace. Afterwards I felt encouraged and equipped to not only “handle” my boys but enjoy their uniqueness. David answered a slew of questions I received on Facebook from listeners. But a theme emerged in each topic we covered: outlets and boundaries. David would point out a need boys have and how we as moms could provide a proper outlet for that need. But he also gave great instruction on how to train on boys in regulation, by setting boundaries on where and when those needs can be met. If you are a boymom, get ready to be set free from a lot of guilt over “why your boy does that”. And given some practical ideas to help create places and times in your family's schedule to let “boys be boys” but not allow that phrase to be an excuse for unkind or inappropriate behavior. If you're not a boymom, I hope this will still be an entertaining episode to help you understand your husband, nephews, friend's son. And stay tuned because I'm working with David's partner Sissy Goff to record a “Raising Girls” episode this fall. (Of course, feel free to share this episode with any boymom friends you have. . .they will thank you!). What we chat about: When and how to let boys rough-house/wrestle How “Stage One boys” (ages 1 to 4 years old) express love with aggression. Providing an outlet and training regulation and respect. How to help our boys who feels things deeply (the ones often labeled as ‘sensitive'). Giving boys ways to process emotions with space and physical outlets. Helping boys hear our directions and respond to us. Taking advantage of how boys are hardwired visually. How to handle when boys talking about private parts, farting, etc. 4 & 14 year old boys and their testosterone surges. Links Mentioned: Brooke McGlothlin (Thank you Brooke for connecting us!) Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys ** Mini Trampoline ** ($25 option) Trampoline with handle bar  ** ($70 option) 5 Practical Actions to Help Boys Behave Birds and the Bees? Oh Help Me Please with Mary Flo Ridley (Ep 25) Raising Boys and Girls **Amazon affiliate link

Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. /

Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.