The Birds & The Bees

The Birds & The Bees

From Haven! by Evergreen Podcasts

November 3, 2025 · 53 min · Season 3 · Episode 19

About this episode

This episode discusses how parents can effectively talk to their children about sex and related topics in an age-appropriate manner.

How do you talk to your kids about sex? And at what age do you start? The “birds and bees” conversation has evolved, especially in a world where most kids encounter digital content long before they’re ready for it. In this episode we start with my own awkward, memorable introduction to “the talk” which has been the norm for the last few decades when it comes to educating our kids about sex. Then sitting down with Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley, the incredible duo behind Birds & Bees, they help unpack how parents can have ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about sex, anatomy, and consent. We discuss their recommendation of “drip, drip, drip” method of communication, helping parents build trust by introducing topics early and naturally instead of saving it for one uncomfortable lecture. We talk about practical tools for navigating conversations about: Anatomy Birth stories Sensory seeking body exploration Pornography exposure Puberty If you’ve ever wondered when to start these talks or how to approach them without shame or panic, this discussion may help give you language, confidence, and a framework to begin. They also so graciously offered 20% off to my listeners for…

People in this episode

Guests: Megan Michelson, Mary Flo Ridley

Topics covered

  • sex education
  • parenting
  • communication
  • consent
  • anatomy
  • puberty

Keywords

  • birds and bees
  • sex talk
  • parenting advice
  • communication methods
  • anatomy
  • consent
  • puberty
  • digital content
  • trust building

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Organizations: Birds & Bees

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