Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, author of the newly revised The Sex-Wise Parent (Skyhorse Publishing, July 2026), joins Furkhan Dandia for a conversation about helping children and teenagers build the knowledge, values and confidence needed to navigate relationships, boundaries and sexual safety. A nationally recognized child-welfare and sexuality educator whose prevention work dates to 1979, Janet argues that parents should be trusted sources of medically accurate, age-appropriate information. They discuss privacy versus secrecy, shame and sexual development, how to respond when a child discloses abuse, fathers’ role in the conversation, and why family rules should evolve as children grow. The Cornell Seven case also provides a starting point for examining campus culture, consent, intoxication, bystanders and victim-blaming. The lawsuit contains disputed allegations, and the interview does not make findings about the accused. Janet closes with practical advice for parents: get the facts, practice the conversations, and remember that children often value their parents’ guidance more than they show. Guest: https://www.sexwiseparent.com/ | Full episode: Sensitive subject matter: sexual assault and child protection. Education only; refer concerns to appropriate professionals. Dr. Rosenzweig is a nationally recognized child-welfare and sexual-health educator and author of The Sex-Wise Parent, revised and published by Skyhorse on July 21, 2026. A specialist in child sexual-abuse prevention since 1979, she has led organizations including Prevent Child Abuse America and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She holds a Ph.D. in social work (Rutgers) and an MPA (Harvard Kennedy School). Skyhorse Publishing published The Sex-Wise Parent: The Ultimate Parent’s Playbook for Protecting Kids, Building Strong Families, and Navigating the Talk on Sex, Love, and Safety on July 21, 2026. The updated edition addresses age-appropriate sexuality education, online exposure, consent, family values, school climate, private versus public spaces, abuse prevention, and support when concerns arise. It offers guided questions and practical exercises rather than treating a single “talk” as sufficient. The official publisher identifies Elizabeth J. Letourneau as foreword contributor. Chapters:01:20 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup04:04 Dr Rosenzweig Origin Story05:24 The Neutered 90s Backlash07:37 What Kids Need to Learn09:04 Shame Privacy and Secrecy11:22 Peers Porn Predators Problem14:10 How Predators Groom Kids16:11 When a Child Discloses Abuse19:24 Porn Access and Guidance22:06 Why Fathers Must Talk25:25 Stepfamilies and Safety Rules27:16 Campus Assault and Red Zone31:18 Alcohol Consent Risks32:11 Parenting Responsibility Model32:40 Teaching Consent And Arousal35:00 Victim Blaming Myths37:27 Beyond Campus Culture39:15 Birth Control And Values41:36 Consent Talk Skills43:06 Marriage Communication Intimacy45:05 Rejection Medical Factors47:53 Parent Takeaways Practice50:54 Faith Values Abstinence53:35 Closing Resources Outro Sponsors of the Podcast: AG1: Includes a free welcome kit. https://shop.drinkag1.com/EZCONVERSATIONS. .BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10, for 10% off your first month of therapyAura: For a free two-week trialDookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversationsNuCalm: for a one-week free trialDescript : https://get.descript.com/EZLeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONSDr. Lewis Nutrition : https://drlewisnutrition.com/ezWeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/Optery: https://%20https://get.optery.com/EZCONVERSATIONSEleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/EZCONVERSATIONSJane: https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/EZCONVERSATIONSFour Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/EZ for 20% off using the code: EZSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered therapy, counselling, or clinical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist–client relationship. The views expressed are my own and are separate from my clinical practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
