{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"193: Talking to Kids About Sex, Boundaries, and Relationships\u2014Without Making It Weird with Logan McIlwain","description":"Many parents worry that talking about sex, boundaries, consent, or online exposure will open doors too early\u2014but real-world clinical experience shows the opposite. In this episode, Logan McIlwain explains why ongoing, everyday conversations actually reduce risky behavior and help kids feel safer turning to their parents instead of the internet. Dana Kay brings a deeply personal perspective as a mom of a teen and a tween, naming the fear so many parents quietly carry: \u201cAm I too early\u2026 or already too late?\u201d Logan gently dismantles the pressure to get it perfect and replaces it with a more sustainable truth\u2014presence matters more than perfection. You\u2019ll learn how to use everyday \u201cmicro-moments\u201d to build trust, how to respond calmly to sensitive questions, and how to reset conversations even if you feel behind. This episode is especially meaningful for parents of neurodivergent kids, where impulsivity and online exposure can make these conversations feel even heavier. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW  Logan McIlwain: https:\/\/loganlcsw.com\/ Parent Parkway Book -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4b2R1cD  KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:00] Why this episode isn\u2019t about biology\u2014but real-world parenting [05:46] How inherited discomfort shapes today\u2019s parenting fears [07:16] Why parents don\u2019t need all the answers [08:30] What happens when parents stay silent [12:30] Why micro-conversations beat \u201cthe big talk\u201d [16:15] The myth that talking leads to risky behavior [19:27] Handling unexpected, sensitive questions calmly [28:50] Resetting conversations when you feel behind [29:26] Logan\u2019s one actionable parenting tip MEMORABLE MOMENTS \u201cIf you don\u2019t talk about these things with your children, Instagram will.\u201d \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be perfect.\u201d \u201cKids feel like parents talk at them.\u201d \u201cCircle back. That matters.\u201d \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be perfect. You just have to be present.\u201d \u201cUnderstanding comes before teaching.\u201d Dana Kay Resources: \ud83d\udd17WEBSITES: \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/  \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/ \ud83d\udc4bSOCIALS: \u25b6 Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/  \u25b6 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute  \u25b6 LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/mycompany\/  \u25b6 Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 Tiktok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute \ud83d\udcd5INTERNATIONAL &amp;nbsp;BEST SELLING BOOK: \u25b6 Thriving with ADHD \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/ \ud83d\udcbbFREE MASTERCLASS \u25b6 Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GAbFQl \u2b50COURSES &amp;amp; PROGRAMS \u25b6 ADHD Parenting Course \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd  \u25b6 ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/packages\/ ","author_name":"Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/402857\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39910730\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39910730"}