Critical Conversation #5: Processing Exposure

**PSR Podcast** is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support! \---------- In this episode of the Family Time segment\*, I sit down with our Family Care Director, Norma Q-Brown, to explore the fifth of six critical conversations parents should have with their kids about sexuality. After recapping the first four conversations, we dive into what to do when your child is exposed to sexual content.  Norma shares practical tools like code words, open-ended questions, and age-appropriate communication to help parents respond calmly rather than react. She also highlights valuable resources, including courses we provide on Pure Life Academy and recommended books, to help parents confidently guide their children through these inevitable challenges. To enroll in our free Critical Conversations online course, visit PureLifeAcademy.org. For all of our Family resources, including our free Critical Conversations online course, visit Bebroken.org/family. \**Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture*. ### Topics Covered in this Episode: - Importance of equipping children to navigate a sexualized culture from birth to 18 years old. - Overview of the first four critical conversations parents should have with their children regarding sexuality. - Discussion on the significance of conversation five: addressing exposure to sexual content or situations. - Strategies for parents to create a safe environment for discussing sexual content. - The necessity of maintaining a calm and non-reactive demeanor during conversations about exposure. - Age-appropriate communication techniques for discussing sexual topics with children of different ages. - Emphasis on modeling self-control and vulnerability as a parent during discussions. - Practical tools and strategies for facilitating ongoing conversations about sexuality and exposure. - Resources available for parents to deepen their understanding and approach to these conversations. - Encouragement for parents to engage in difficult conversations despite feelings of anxiety or overwhelm. **Resources for Next Steps:** - Critical Conversation Online Course (free) - Processing Exposure: Ages 8-12 - Processing Exposure with Teens For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles. \---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow us on our Vimeo Channel.