Older and younger kids in the same place

Hi there

Do you know what it's like when you are trying to have a conversation and 'little ears' have their radar senses on?

You try and send cryptic messages back and forth or spell out words that you hope won't be understood by the kids hanging around.

Like C.O.N.D.O.M. or E.R.E.C.T.I.O.N. You know what I mean?

Given how early kids learn their alphabet these days, your window of opportunity for covert conversations is rather short.

So if your tween asks you questions about sexuality and consent, it can be stressful if your younger kids are nearby.

Explaining about sex and reproduction, for example, requires thought and engagement and is a bit more involved than just spelling A.B.C.

This week at TheTalk.ie we discuss why parents should seize these opportunities to include their younger children in these conversations and give you tips on how to explain complicated questions in simple terms.

Click here to learn more (7 mins).

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