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Awkward Conversations
How to Talk with Your Kids About Sex, Gender, and Relationships
Jim Burns Ph.D, Erin Mashaw
- Written by
- Jim Burns Ph.D, Erin Mashaw
- Length
- 7 hrs
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Released
- 2027-04-13
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What it is
Learn to confidently navigate Awkward Conversations with your kids about sex, gender, and relationships--while still cultivating a connection based on love and open conversation.
Talking with your kids about sex and their bodies has never been easy, and in today's rapidly shifting world, it can feel more confusing and intimidating than ever. As a parent, you may feel unprepared for what to say when the topic comes up.
With decades of combined experience helping parents navigate tough issues, Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw guide you through when to start conversations, how to keep them age-appropriate, and what to say when tough questions come up--without defaulting to fear, conflict, or lecturing.
In Awkward Conversations, Jim and Erin share strategies to help you:
"Seize the moment" when it's time to talk about bodies, puberty, social media, dating, pornography, gender, identity, and sexGuide your kids and teens toward God's vision for sexual integrityGet tips and tricks for setting healthy guardrails that change as your child growsGain confidence to address cultural messages about gender, identity, and sexualityKnow how to respond when your child makes choices that go against God's designHear inspiring stories from other parents who've been where you areGrounded in Scripture, this guidebook helps you handle every situation with conviction and compassion as you help your kids see themselves in light of God's good design.
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Last charted October 1, 2026. Its best position was 6 on Coming soon in Health & Wellness, reached October 1, 2026. Seen on 1 chart over 18 days of readings, the first on September 6, 2026.
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