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TALKING TO PRETEENS ABOUT SEX<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Romance and sex can begin between 11 and 14 \u2013 and 4 out of 10 teens feel pressured to have sex from sex-ed classes.<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In an increasingly sexualized world, you might be surprised at what your preteen needs to know.<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What Preteens Need to Know About Sex<\/a><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Does God Think About Sex?<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

with Juli Slattery<\/strong>
August 23, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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God created each one of us as a sexual being. How does that fact influence who we are? Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery encourages parents to talk to their children about God’s design for sexuality, even if the conversation is awkward.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On Changing Our Thinking About Human Sexuality<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

with Juli Slattery<\/strong>
August 24, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Juli Slattery, author of “ReThinking Sexuality,” explains what it means when parents sexually disciple their children on the biblical view of sex.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Bible has plenty to say to your kids about sex and marriage, says author Josh Mulvihill. In Genesis 2:24, God defines marriage and gives the purpose and meaning of sex and gender.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Parenting Bootcamp: Dating 101<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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May 4, 2019<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ben Stuart gives some guidelines for parents to consider as they prepare their kids for the dating years.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Authentic Intimacy is a unique teaching ministry devoted to teaching on God\u2019s design for intimacy and sexuality. Their vision is represented by two words that are rarely put together: sexual discipleship\u00ae.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How To Have Mini and Many Conversations About Sexuality With Your Kids<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do you talk to young kids about sex? Keep conversations small and have them often. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb are back to share insights on talking to your kids about their bodies, God\u2019s design for sexuality, and the boundaries of healthy touch.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Gen Z and Gender Identity<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do you respond when your child is struggling with gender identity? In this episode, Juli is joined by friends from Axis.org to help you understand how Gen Z perceives gender, and how to walk alongside a young person you love who is struggling.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Teaching Our Kids a Biblical Worldview of Sexuality<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We used to say, \u201cIf you don\u2019t talk to your kids about sex, someone else will.\u201d These days, there is no more \u201cif\u201d about it! Whether it\u2019s a movie, social media, or a friend at school, you can count on something or someone else talking to your kids about sex.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How To Have Honest Conversations With Your Kids About Sex<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do you create an environment in your home where your kids feel OK talking about sex? When they struggle, how do you protect their privacy and still get support from other parents?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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