02892cam a2200349 i 4500 1658697895 TxAuBib 20241016120000.0 231216s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781454953708 paperback $18.99 1454953705 paperback $18.99 (OCoLC)1414370141 TxAuBib rda Mulholland, Rachel Coler, author. The birds, the bees, and the elephant in the room : talking to your kids about sex and other sensitive topics / Rachel Coler Mulholland, MS, LPC. New York : Union Square & Co, [2024] ©2024. 304 pages ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Foundations -- Unconditional positive regard -- Curiosity -- Consent -- Consent for knowledge -- Mechanics (birth to age 10) -- Self-stimulation and exploration -- Periods, period -- Pen15 club -- Where do babies come from?! -- Specifics -- The feels -- Consent NOW -- The five pillars of safer sex -- The number 12 rule -- "The internet is for porn" - Avenue Q -- Pride -- Remember remember. Known as Shug to her nearly 1 million TikTok followers, Rachel Coler Mulholland has become a favorite voice for parents trying to navigate tricky conversations with their curious and confused children. As a nationally certified counselor with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, she is the ideal person to write this book, which will empower parents and caregivers by helping facilitate essential but scary conversations with their kids, from toddlers to teens. The book covers a broad variety of topics including how babies are made, dating, safe sex practices, the differences between gender and sexual orientation, and how to discuss consent. It is perfect for caregivers struggling to find the words, and it aims to help navigate the sometimes murky waters of discussions around bodies and sex. Written in the frank and funny tone of Rachel's videos, this book arms listeners with applicable skills and accurate knowledge and keeps the next generation of kids safe in an ever-changing world. Whether you're parenting teens, toddlers, or anything in between, this book empowers caregivers by providing age-appropriate sex education and advice on navigating difficult conversations around bodies, consent, puberty, and LGBTQ+ issues. 20241102. Sex instruction for children. Children's questions and answers. Parent and child. Communication in families. Child rearing. Parenting.