Become an Askable Parent with AMAZE

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Become an Askable Parent with AMAZE

AMAZE.org creates free educational videos + resources to help families talk openly, honestly, and less awkwardly about sex, health, relationships + growing up. Our goal is to help you become an askable parent through short, actionable podcast episodes. Find us on Facebook and YouTube at /amazeparents and on Twitter at @amazeorg

  1. How to Talk to Young Kids About Bodies and Health

    04/12/2021

    How to Talk to Young Kids About Bodies and Health

    In this episode, you’ll hear from the amazing Robie Harris. Robie’s groundbreaking sex ed books, including titles such as “It’s Perfectly Normal,” “It’s So Amazing,” and “It’s Not the Stork” have served as key educational resources for countless families and two of her titles are among the American Library Association's most-challenged books of the 21st century. Robie and host Christine Koh talk about key conversational topics to address with kids, why parents struggle so much talking to kids...

    33 min
  2. How To Talk About Porn

    04/05/2021

    How To Talk About Porn

    In this episode, you’ll hear from the amazing Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families on how to talk to kids about porn. Melissa and host Christine Koh talk about mainstream versus ethical porn, what to do if your child is seeking out porn, how to create a sex positive culture in your family, and more. Links:Sex Positive FamiliesCommon Sense MediaScarleteenS.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties by Heather Corin...

    51 min
  3. Disability and Sexuality Education

    03/29/2021

    Disability and Sexuality Education

    In this episode, you’ll hear from the amazing Katherine McLaughlin, a sexuality educator focused on the disabilities community. Katherine and host Christine Koh talk about how it’s crucial for parents to be open and honest in teaching young people about their bodies, sexuality, and self-advocacy, what it was like for Katherine to advise on the AMAZE Disability + Sexuality video, and more. Links:AMAZE Disability and Sexuality VideoCurriculum: Sexuality Education for People with Developmen...

    23 min
  4. Body Positivity

    03/22/2021

    Body Positivity

    In this episode, you’ll hear from the amazing Carly Anderson, a former elementary school educator turned digital content creator. Carly and host Christine Koh talk about Carly’s path to igniting a body positivity movement, how her daughter has served as an inspiration in her journey, why talking to kids early about their bodies is so crucial, and more. Links:Lipgloss and CrayonsCarly Anderson on Instagram @lipglossandcrayonsBecome An Askable Parent is a podcast from AMAZE.org. AMAZE cre...

    22 min
  5. How To Talk About Gender

    03/15/2021

    How To Talk About Gender

    In this episode, you’ll hear from the wonderful Ran Courant-Morgan, Manager of Parent Education at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Ran brings a very special dose of magic to their education work with parents, caregivers, and direct care professionals. In this episode Ran and host Christine Koh talk about how our culture is learning a new language and a new way to think about gender, how to practice using they/them pronouns, why it’s important to meet kids where they are at when it...

    20 min
  6. Friendships & Feelings

    03/08/2021

    Friendships & Feelings

    The pandemic has created so many challenges, among them, how to handle friendships and feelings. In this episode, you’ll hear from licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, journalist, and author Phyllis Fagell. Phyllis and host Christine Koh talk about building character and confidence during hard times, how friendships -- and the social landscape -- are playing out during the pandemic, productive ways to lean into feelings, and how parents and caregi...

    21 min
  7. Parenting and Technology

    03/01/2021

    Parenting and Technology

    Technology can be both a blessing and a challenge. In this episode, you’ll hear from educator and award-winning content creator Leticia Barr. Leticia and host Christine Koh talk about keeping up with social media, balancing screen time, and the ever popular question, "how do I know when my child is ready for a phone?"Links:Leticia Barr at Tech Savvy MamaCommon Sense MediaThe Smart Talk Why Getting My 11-Year-Old a Phone Was One of the Best Parenting Decisions I've Ever Madeamaze jr. reso...

    21 min
  8. Talking To Kids About Sex, Love & Equality

    02/22/2021

    Talking To Kids About Sex, Love & Equality

    How conversations about sex, love, and equality play out clearly differ depending on where you live. In this episode, you’ll hear from Bonnie Rough, author of “Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message To Our Kids about Sex, Love, and Equality.” Bonnie and host Christine Koh talk about Bonnie’s observations about the differences between American and Dutch cultural approaches to sex, bodies, love, and more. They talk about Bonnie’s experience abroad, as well as her impression th...

    28 min
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AMAZE.org creates free educational videos + resources to help families talk openly, honestly, and less awkwardly about sex, health, relationships + growing up. Our goal is to help you become an askable parent through short, actionable podcast episodes. Find us on Facebook and YouTube at /amazeparents and on Twitter at @amazeorg

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