🚨Don’t wait until the teen years to have the sex talk!

The Intermediate age (ages 7,8,9) are critical years and I don’t want you to miss it! It’s during this age range that your kid really wants to talk to you, learn from you, and be around you! You are (still!) super cool to them and unfortunately, it’s not always going to be like this - so take advantage now! Here’s what I mean.

Don’t be afraid to initiate the sex talks with your 8 year-old!

Even if they’re not asking questions right now, go ahead and initiate the Where do Babies Come From Talk so that you can make sure you’ve covered everything in Layer 1. Don’t assume your kid remembers everything from the Primary age! There’s a lot to cover in Layer 1 of this talk - so go back and make sure you’ve covered that. Some topics in layer 1 include the reproductive system, how the sperm and egg travel into the uterus, the stages of pregnancy, and delivery. Be forthcoming with the information at this age and definitely be ready to answer, “How did the sperm meet the egg if the sperm was in dad’s body and the egg was in yours?” It is totally age-appropriate to explain and it’s still OK to do this without saying the word sex - BUT⤵️

🗣️Be ready to explain what sex is! If you are explaining that the penis goes into the vagina and they ask, “is that called sex?” - what will you say? Will you be ready to move into Layer 1 of the sex talk? If you have a kid who’s turning 8 years-old next year, make sure you’re ready to answer this question because it’s around this age that most kids hear the word sex and wonder what it means?

Start preparing to have short talks about puberty changes. The puberty talk doesn’t start in the teen years because by then they’ve already started having puberty changes. Instead, it’s recommended to give kids information about puberty changes before they begin experiencing puberty so they know what to expect. Be ready to deliver this information bit by bit over the next year.

During the Intermediate age it’s also a great time to talk about friendships and the qualities that make a good friend. As well as introducing the concept of safety and security around protecting them from scams. The Friendships/Relationships Talk and Online Safety talk are crucial talks to be having in the Intermediate age for laying a foundation to talks about dating in the future.

Your soon to be 8 year-old will be interested to learn from you and want to talk to you about these topics. They won’t understand everything you say the first time you say it, so plan now to have these talks multiple times over the next 2 years. This gives them space to process the information while you prepare for the talks to have during the Middle school age.

If you are looking for scripts to say and activities to do that can assist you to confidently deliver medically-accurate and age-appropriate information to your 8 year-old - check out Top Talks

Top Talks teaches you the intention behind each talk and how the layered approach is designed to build your child’s self-confidence to make healthy decisions for their body and sexual health now and in the future.

I use Top Talks with my own kids and I’m currently updating the lessons for 2026. I’ve noticed what information is sticking and what could be improved. I’m making the tweaks inside the guide for you based on my personal experience and your feedback. Top Talks will never be finished per se - just like parenting it’s an ongoing process that just keeps getting better!

If you purchased each lesson as an individual mini-Masterclass, all the Topics in a Jar Activities, and each of the digital download guides it would cost well over $575. 

Don’t wait until your kid asks you a sex question - start getting prepared today and be ready to answer their question!

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5 years ago I decided to make a YouTube video

The new year is almost here and as things start to ramp up with end of year parties, school performances, and lots of festivities I want to share with you that you should just do the thing that you want to do!

I saw a huge disconnect between what parents thought their kids knew about sex and what kids were asking me in the classroom and I wanted to bridge that gap. So - I made a video. It wasn’t a good video! Actually, I made lots of crappy videos (and I still do!) It’s a learning process and with each video I made, I learned something.

Do the uncomfortable thing - but don’t just wing it! Get prepared. Preparation will make it slightly less uncomfortable and your kid will appreciate that! Our brains want to keep us safe and discomfort makes our brain say - NO! don’t do it! But override that feeling by getting prepared. Your kid needs you to!

I’m not a motivational speaker, but sometimes we draw inspiration from unlikely places. If you want to make sure your kid has factual and age-appropriate information about sex, dating, and relationships - I’m here to help you succeed. I’m here to motivate you to keep going - even when you feel like your kid doesn’t want to hear about this stuff from you.

Primary Topics in a Jar is ONLY Available inside Top Talks & the Early Guide

What is Primary Topics in a Jar?

Primary Topics in a Jar is a question and answer-style activity designed for your Primary age child between the ages of 5 and 7 years-old. It was modeled after my most popular digital download, the Puberty Topics in a Jar.

If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 7 years-old and want to begin having the talks about reproduction, gender, body parts, and social and emotional skill building then this is the activity you need!

When I introduced this activity to my almost 7 year-old, she was eager to get started. After doing one question she asked if we could do another and then said that she wanted to go through all 30 questions that night! 😅

This activity can help you if you’ve got 3 minutes a day and you’re:

• unsure what talks are appropriate at this age.

• looking to encourage your child to ask you their questions.

• trying to strengthen the lines of communication between you and your child.

Primary Topics in a Jar is an easy way to pro-actively prepare yourself for the talks coming up in the Intermediate age. It’ll give you the space and time to build your confidence while laying a solid foundation to the future talks!

Where can I find Primary Topics in a Jar?

It’s ONLY available inside Top Talks & The Complete Guide to the Early Talks! If you have already enrolled - it’s waiting for you! Just log-in to your account and download it today!