Podcast appearances and mentions of megan michelson

Minister to Preschoolers, Kay Barker, joins the Noisy Narratives pod to discuss the upcoming parent seminar with Megan Michelson from Birds and Bees. Kay provides some helpful advice for parents, and points to resources if you are trying to figure out how to have these conversations with your children. Megan is coming to Frisco First on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. She will offer simple tools for parents, as well as proven strategies for how to have conversations with our kids surrounding body image, puberty, sex and more. To find out more about Birds and Bees go to https://birds-bees.com. If you are local and want to attend the session at Frisco First on November 12th, you can go to https://www.friscofirst.church/events to register.

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

This is the 4th episode in a month long series on Parenting in the Digital Age and Protecting Our Kids from Porn. In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Megan Michelson, of Birds and Bees. Birds and Bees exists to equip and empower parents to have healthy and comfortable conversations with their kids about sex.   In this episode, Megan and I discuss how things could be so different if parents knew how to talk to their kids about sex in this healthy way. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: *We don't have to be afraid of these conversations--2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” *Remember, the story of sex is good news! *The world wants to shout out a bad story, but we have a good story to tell! *We need to talk to our kids pornography just like we speak to them about every other danger in their life: be careful crossing the street, touching the stove etc. *Your kids need to know they can ask you anything instead of googling it. *This is the number one safe search tip! Be their google! *For kids under 10: *Kids have a God given curiosity about sexual things and that is not a bad thing. *Use anatomically correct words for body parts. These are not bad words and these are not bad parts! *Answer tough questions like this: “That is a great question and I am so glad you asked that.” *For kids 11+ *Be direct and have honest and open conversations. *Bring up these topics and stories at the dinner table. Discuss as a family. *Be a safe landing spot for them even if you are uncomfortable. *The Lord has equipped you for the children you have!  Find more from Birds and Bees here. Find the amazing course at Birds and Bees here. Get 20% off the Birds and Bees course by using the code GRETA20. Find the course here.  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and give it a five-star rating. I'd also be so very grateful if you leave a review of the podcast wherever you listen. Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team.  I love you guys! Greta  

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

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  

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.

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)

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

A beloved pet of the Dobb's household recently died, so Julie has to navigate those conversations with her kids. Meanwhile, both moms are trying to figure out the best way to talk about... you know... with their kids. So, they've called in an expert. Megan Michelson from Birds and Bees joins the show with some tips on how to have "the talk" with your kids.

What will backcountry ski travel look like this winter? How will the skiing economy deal with the uncertainty Covid-19 presents? Will trailheads be packed? (Yup!) Backcountry’s Adam Howard joins backcountry pioneer Andrew McLean, film star Mike Hattrup and freelance writer and editor Megan Michelson to discuss what Covid-19 means to the backcountry community and resorts grappling with a booming uphill scene. This episode of the Backcountry Podcast is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Tourism. It’s also possible thanks to support from our listeners—if you like what you hear and would like to hear more, please make a contribution.

How should we address the topic of sex with our children? This conversation can be scary! In this episode, Megan Michelson, from Birds and Bees, discusses the importance of being intentional and proactive parents when teaching children about sex in order to build a foundation for future conversations, protect them from danger, and have the power of the first impression. birds-bees.com

Host Kristen Hatton visits with Megan Michelson, one of the Birds and Bees duo, on talking to our kids about sex and pornography. Megan recommends that the earlier we start the conversations the better. Key word- conversations,plural. No longer should we think about it as THE talk, but an ongoing and open dialogue that we have early and often. The idea is to establish ourselves as our children's primary and trustworthy source, as well as to demystify their curiousity that will own grow if left unspoken about. Furthermore, research shows first exposure to pornography happening at earlier and In the conversation Megan also addresses the fear many parents have surrounding the topic of sex because of their own sexual past. She also speaks to the parent who didn't start the conversation early, offering great tips on how to get started and hope to see it's not too late. For more about this conversation and the promo code to use on Birds & Bees online curriculum see the show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org  

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.”

I am so thrilled to have Megan Michelson with me on Thriving Beyond Belief today! Megan is involved in a ministry with Mary Flow Ridley called The Birds and the Bees. It began as a message geared towards parents having intentional conversations with their children about sexuality. It turned into a ministry that helps parents strategically talk with their children several times throughout childhood and adolescence about sex without a fearful approach. I love that Megan discusses that having these conversations as loving authorities in our children's lives is so important. The world is constantly shouting about these topics at children from a younger age, and rather than cowering away from it, parents should be the Godly truth resonating back. We discuss finding the balance between seeing sex as something that is dirty and not discussed until marriage to the way the world works, which is that sexual intimacy is a consumerist activity. Mary goes into biblical truth that intimacy is a beautiful thing that God intentionally made, but is set with boundaries. We can find freedom in the boundaries, seeing that God is wanting the best for each of us, and that is why there are rules set in place for us. Mary gives some practical tips to finding your voice about these conversations you want to have with your children, including some guidelines for ages for these talks. She also goes over how to handle hurdles that may come from being intentional about these discussions and some boundaries you can set with them. Why Megan loves being a part of this ministry is because she feels passionately about equipping and empowering parents to help their children have a healthy understanding of sex. This is a continual part of our lives, and thus it needs to be an important topic in our homes. The Birds and the Bees ministry is set up to be something that helps these conversations not be so uncomfortable. These talks can no longer be taboo because the world is feeding children so many lies about sex. She also talks about the fact that these discussions will also help spouses communicate. Megan finally talks about that if sex is a hard topic because of your past or because your marriage is at a particular hard place, seek help. Reach out and see if there is someone who can professionally talk with you in a biblical way that will help mend this area of your life. I absolutely loved having Megan on today, and hope you take away valuable insight from this episode. You won't want to miss it!

Megan Michelson is a freelance writer, with bylines in such notable publications as Outside Magazine, ESPN, and Men's Journal. Kerry interviewed Megan at her home in Tahoe City, just before leaving on the Women Who Dare ride. They spoke about Megan's path into journalism and how to honor a subject while still telling a compelling story. For more about Megan and a link to her work, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-megan-michelson/. Interview recorded April 17, 2017.

Hey you guys, so I wanted to re-run this episode from last year for two reasons. First, I keep hearing moms ask about "when do we talk to our kids about sex?" So, if you missed last year's episode with Megan, then you can tune in right here to find out what she has to say about sharing information with our kiddos regarding sex and when is it too early? If you did hear this episode last year, then this is a great refresher. Secondly, next week I will have Mary Flo on from Birds and Bees, she works together with Megan. We will be discussing the transition from talking to a young child to talking to older kids about complicated things. Also, how to bring our conversation up to speed if we haven't talked to our elementary aged kids yet about sex. Mary Flo will also be discussing pornography and how easy it is for our kids to access it. So you won't want to miss next week's episode if you have school aged kids. I really hope that the show leaves you inspired and encouraged to be able to talk to your kids about the birds and the bees.   Let's go to the show! Please join me over at: http://mominspiredshow.com/ Mom Inspired Show FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1914057102156252/ Guest Contact Info: www.birds-bees.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/birdsbeeshelpplease/ Instagram www.instagram.com/birds__bees

Today’s episode will change the way you think about thinking big and what success really is. Dan Abrams had an idea. He didn’t know how it would happen or what would come of it. He took calculated risks, he made backup plans in case of worst case scenarios, he overcame “down-on-his-luck moments,” and didn’t think too much about where it was headed. Dan is the founder of Flylow Gear, backcountry ski apparel. And today he we talk about: How do you take an idea as a college kid and make it happen? Solve a problem in the backcountry ski marketplace and compete with the big brands? I had been a huge fan of FlyLow gear and of Dan Abrams for at least 10 years when I had the pleasure of skiing with him and his now wife Megan Michelson at Schweitzer Mountain when I did the PR for the ski resort. Megan is a freelance writer and rad freeskier.   Some things we discuss: The problem Flylow Gear solves. Taking a big gamble to make an idea happen. Taking a big leap and the unacceptable alternative: when you are driven to be an entrepreneur and taking smart risks.  How to make a business partnership work.   Dan’s Role models Steve Sullivan – Sully – founder of Cloudveil Brian Cousins Yvon Chouinard Let my People Go Surfing – Shrink for an entrepreneur in the outdoor apparel world.   Where to find Dan: Flylow Website – dealer  locator

This week's topic is going to make you really excited or really nervous. We have Megan from the Birds & the Bees on today. We talk about when is the best time to talk to your kids about sex, and what kind of message do you want to have around sex. Megan hopes to leave parents more confident and less overwhelmed to talk about sex with their kids. Also how to ease into this subject and not just dropping the bomb on them at age 12 or 13 when they have already heard about sex through their friends, online or TV.  She emphasizes that they need to hear our voice, and that we  speak into our kids lives. I really hope that the show leaves you inspired and encouraged to be able to talk to your kids about the birds and the bees. Let's go to the show! www.birds-bees.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/birdsbeeshelpplease/ Instagram www.instagram.com/birds__bees

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.