How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
Kathy's Ecuadorian mom never talked about sex or sexuality with her. As a mom herself, Kathy is trying to do things differently with her tween daughter. And sex educator Brittany McBride shares strategies for affirming family conversations about our bodies.
Featured Expert:
Brittany McBride is the Associate Director, Sex Education at Advocates for Youth. She is responsible for strengthening the effectiveness of sexual health education instructional materials and their delivery while supporting youth serving organizations and school districts in providing sustainable and equitable sex education. Prior to joining the Advocates team, Brittany managed multiple teen pregnancy prevention programs funded by the Office of Adolescent Health in the state of Louisiana. Brittany also served as a curriculum consultant for the charter management organization Firstline Schools. She graduated from Tulane SPHTM with a Master’s in Public Health and earned a B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from Xavier University of LA. Brittany is based in New Orleans, LA. Learn more about her work here.
Brittany recommends this resource for sparking age-appropriate conversations about sex-ed with kids and teens.
If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to How to Teach Consent in Our Families and When Talking to Mamí about Sex Is Hard.
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