Gay Gay Gay Etc
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Florida's bill has been nicknamed the 'don't say gay' bill. Here's more information on the bill: How many times can we say 'gay' in this podcast episode? Teaching kids in grades K-3 language to describe LGBT language will not change straight kids gay; just like teaching kids heteronormative language will make gay kids straight. People have a right to be who they are. And they have the right to be introduced to language that will help them describe how they feel. Here is a link to research based, scienctifically processed and peer reviewed information on how gender affirming...
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Coping With The Backlash of Setting Boundaries
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In this episode Renae and Jax discuss the aftermath of setting and maintaining boundaries with family and friends. How this affect you and your kids. It's important to model for our kids how to set and maintain boundaries but also how to cope with the backlash.
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Holiday's 2020: How To Survive Family Functions
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Join Jax and Renae as they begin the journey of talking about the topic of raising tweens and teens in the world today.
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Do As I Do, Not As I Say
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Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
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Self Awareness Can Be A B!tch: looking at your parenting through the eyes of your child
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Jax and Renae discuss how the reality of what our kids are seeing when they watch us and other adults behave our way through 2020.
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COVID Parent Pet Peeves: I'm Going To Kill 'Em!
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In this episode Jax & Renae talk about the little pet peeves they've noticed while parenting through a pandemic.
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Helping Kids Through 2020 Stress & Anxiety
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Jax and Renae discuss the significant mental and emotional impact 2020 has had on kids and their parents. They remind listeners of the fragile brain development youth are experiencing and how parents can add to their stress and also share strategies on how parents can help lighten their kid's stress. Find Jax and Renae on social media by engaging with them in their facebook group for Moms of Tween/Teen Daughters: Jax Anderson can be found on IG: @thepsykotherapist TiKToK: @psyko_therapy and Facebook: Renae Swanson can be found on IG: @renae.d.swanson and at ...
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Re-Opening Schools for 20-21 & The Mental Health Impact
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Jax and Renae discuss their reactions to area school district decisions, school options, and the media coverage of COVID-19 related science.
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Special Episode - COVID-19
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COVID-19 & Quaranteenagers
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Sex Trafficking - What You Need To Know Part 2
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Jenny Jamison has extensive experience working with victims who have been sex trafficked; and in this episode she shares her valuable knowledge, experience and information.
info_outlineEpisode 1 Season 1: The Birds and the Bees it is more is just Sex.
What are we going to talk about?
Jax and Renae delve into the forbidden of talking about sex with your tweens teens. Guess what?!? Research does NOT support the idea of simply not talking about sex with your tween/teen. Jax and Renae kick the door down on the taboo topic of talking with teens about sex by drilling into discussing gender, sex, and masturbation right out of the blocks. Healthy sex education starts when children are little! Not after they have learned about sex from their friend on the monkey bars. It is a myth that talking about sex leads to sex!
When should you start talking to kids about sex?
The younger the better but using language and sources that are appropriate for your child at different developmental ages. They should learn from you rather than from the playground talk.
Gender??? What???
A relatively new area to talk to our kids about is gender expression and sexuality. Renae and Jax take some time to talk about how to help kids understand gender and how to prepare your children to explore their gender and/or understand other's gender expression.
What should you do when your culture is different than those around you?
How do you handle the social reaction to your child having “the” knowledge? You need to be open with other parents in your circle when you talk with your child because they talk to each other and any info and potential misunderstanding will spread like wildfire! Renae and Jax also talk about respecting the culture of other families around you. Different cultures have very different beliefs about sex.
What is your expectation?
Are your expectations are too high or too low? Your expectations will dictate the behavior of your kids. If they are too low the kids may choose to not exceed them. If they are too high, you may have chosen a battle line. Listen in, Jax and Renae will give you ideas about expectations.
Tips
Jax and Renae give tips on how to create the right situation and open the conversation with your kids so that it goes smoothly, and they perceive you as hearing over lecturing. Setting and phrases to use with your kids are covered. Renae and Jax also discuss things to help you stay present while you are freaking the fuck out inside!
How can You reach us?
Find them on social media by engaging with them in their facebook group for Moms of Tween/TeenDaughters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsandteengirls/?ref=bookmarks
Jax Anderson can be found on IG @thepsykotherapist and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaxandersonlpc/.
Renae can be found on IG @renae.d.swanson
or you can email her at [email protected].
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Resource Ideas and Links
Talking about sex with the littles. The following books are golden.
Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silberberg
Talking to your kids about sex
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking
https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/ultimate-guide-to-sex-talk#when-to-talk
Gender and Sexuality
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImZ7X-vr35gIVAtbACh0GVQs6EAAYASAAEgK-cPD_BwE
https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members
Resources for our academic audience
Roffman, D.M. (2011). A review of talking to your kids about sex: Turning “the talk” into a conversation for life. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 6, pp. 326-328.
Telingator, C, & Webster, C.R. (2019). The birds and the bees: Speaking to children, adolescents, and families about gender and sexuality. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 58, pp. S10.
Bersamin, M; Todd, M.; Fisher, D.A.; Hill, D.L. Grube, J.W; & Walker, S. (2008). Parenting practices and adolescent sexual behavior: A longitudinal study. Journal of Marriage and Family, 70, 97-112