The Birds & The Bees: Parenting & Sex

Parents and guardians are almost always the most significant influence on the messages and values related to sexuality topics that children and youth will receive. Whether intentional or not, through action or inaction, through speaking or silence, kids are constantly learning about relationships, body awareness, decision making, respect, expression, and so much more.

When we understand the breadth of how topics related to sexuality relate to every aspect of our long lives, beginning before birth, we can move past a model of the dreaded one-and-done “talk” about sex, and toward a model of frequent, digestible conversations and habits that foster healthy and fulfilling lives.

We will look at the expansiveness of the topic of sexuality, how to navigate sex ed with children and youth of any age, and resources for being a supportive, approachable caregiver.

Librarians will be on hand with book recommendations!

The Birds and The Bees
This program is part of our ongoing series, The Birds and The Bees: Sex Ed for Adults. Have you ever felt confused, guilty, or distressed around the complicated world of sex? Attend one of our monthly talks, followed by a Q&A session, to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask! These talks are open to all adults ages 18+. They are FREE and can be attended ANONYMOUSLY because they’re held in webinar format. Registration is required, but your information will only be used to send a Zoom link. Stay tuned for future talks in the series.

About the Instructor
Jen Del Deo is the Religious Education Coordinator at South Church, a Unitarian Universalist community in Portsmouth. In that capacity she offers comprehensive, sexuality education programs for children and youth, using secular curricula. Together with the Director of Lifespan Ministries, she also offers a range of support options to parents, who are the primary sexuality educators of their own children.