The Forever Family Podcast
Welcome to the Forever Family Podcast, brought to you by Loftus-Vergari & Associates. Join us as we delve into child welfare, bringing experts, families, and local voices together to share insights and guidance on creating forever families. Whether you're embarking on adoption, navigating foster care or kinship care, or seeking post-permanency support, the Forever Family Podcast is here to guide and inspire. Join us on the journey to building strong, loving families through adoption and beyond.
The Forever Family Podcast
The Forever Family Podcast | Sex Education with Cindy Loftus-Vergari & Dr. Meg Part 4
Join Dr. Meg and Cindy Loftus-Vergari in this insightful podcast episode as they tackle the complex yet essential topic of talking to kids about sex. With decades of experience in psychology, child welfare, and sex education, they provide practical advice for parents on how to foster open and effective communication with their children about sexuality. From personal anecdotes and memory exercises to the ABCDs of sexuality discussions (Autonomy, Building Healthy Relationships, Connection, and Diversity), this episode covers vital ground for supporting adolescents through their formative years. They also stress the importance of comprehensive sex education, the role of parents as the primary educators, and how to handle challenging discussions about identity, consent, and relationship dynamics.