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Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting ProblemsAuthor: Dr. Leah Clionsky
Youre doing everything you can to be a great parent. Youve read the books, followed the mommy bloggers, asked your friendsyet somehow, parenting still feels overwhelming. One person says one thing, another says the opposite, and now youre wondering if youre ruining your child. Its not you. Its the endless, conflicting advice thats making parenting more stressful than it needs to be. Im Dr. Leah Clionsky, a licensed parenting psychologist, child development expert, and real-life mom of two. As the owner of Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts, Ive spent over 15 years helping parents raise emotionally healthy children with evidence-based parenting strategies. And now, Im bringing that expertiseand my network of trusted parenting expertsstraight to you. Welcome to Educated Parent, the podcast that gives you real answers to everyday parenting dilemmas. No guilt. No guesswork. Just expert-backed parenting tips to help you feel confident in raising emotionally healthy, thriving kids. If youre tired of second-guessing yourself and just want to know what actually works, youre in the right place. Its time to ditch the stress and step into confident parentingtogether. LET'S CONNECT: Thriving Child Center https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/thrivingchildcenter PCIT Experts https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/pcit-experts Instagram https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/instagram Want more parenting tips? Join our newsletter for expert advice straight to your inbox! https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/newsletter Are you a provider? Subscribe here for professional insights and parenting resources! https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/provider-newsletter Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why YOU Should Talk to Your Kids About Sex: Advice on Parenting and Age Appropriate Sex Talk With Melissa Goldberg Mintz
Episode 50
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
Do you really have to talk to your kids about sex?In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz to talk about one of the parenting topics people avoid the most: having an age appropriate sex talk with your children. Melissa is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and assistant clinical professor at Baylor College of Medicine who specializes in helping parents navigate difficult conversations. Together, we discuss why sexual education for kids is so important and why choosing to talk to your kids about sex is one of the most important pieces of advice on parenting we can offer.In this episode, we discuss:• Why parents often feel uncomfortable starting an age appropriate sex talk• How sexual education for kids helps protect children and build healthy boundaries• Why choosing to talk to your kids about difficult topics builds trust and communication• The risks of children learning about sex from the internet, friends, or misinformation• Practical advice on parenting for creating a safe space where kids can ask tough questionsIf you've ever wondered whether you really need to talk to your kids about sex, this conversation will help you understand why an age appropriate sex talk and honest sexual education for kids are such important parts of modern advice on parenting.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Has Your Child Been Traumatized? How to Know and What to Do to Promote Healing and RecoveryLET'S CONNECT:Thriving Child CenterPCIT ExpertsCalm and Connected ProgramInstagramLove having expert tips you can actually use? Join our newsletter and get a beautifully designed PDF of each episode’s top 3 takeaways—delivered straight to your inbox every week.Are you a provider? Subscribe here for professional insights and parenting resources!CONNECT WITH MELISSA GOLDBERG MINTZ:WebsiteInstagram
