Having 'the talk': How to discuss sex, relationships and sexual consent with your child

A new campaign aims to open up the conversation around sexual consent and encourages parents to talk to their children from a young age about healthy relationships, respecting boundaries and clear communication
Having 'the talk': How to discuss sex, relationships and sexual consent with your child

Many parents have gotten better at giving their teens ‘the sex talk’, but there are many who find it hard to initiate such a talk

Caitriona Freir recently watched Stranger Things with her 16-year-old son.

The mum-of-two often uses movies and TV drama to spark conversations with her teen children about what healthy relationships look like.

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