‘The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room’ is a really interesting, insightful & very useful read to give parents & carers the language & confidence to answer any awkward questions with age-appropriate information. The author maintains an unambiguous biological perspective throughout, so there are no storks, no gooseberry bushes, no funny names for private parts, just good clear advice on how much detail to give a child, based on their age, when they ask you some of the questions which will inevitably crop up from time to time & also how to keep lines of communication open as children get older & start to have relationships with peers. A really very worthwhile read.
Elizabeth Wickenden
Director – Grapevine Media Group Ltd
The Official Blurb
An inclusive guide for parents to help them talk to their kids about their bodies, sex, and puberty.
Why this book matters:
- A MUST READ for parents trying to navigate tricky conversations with their curious and confused children
- Known as Shug to her nearly 1million TikTok followers, Rachel Coler Mulholland has become a parent’s favourite with her witty and frank advice
- As a nationally certified counsellor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counselling, Shug is the ideal person to write this empowering book
- The book covers a broad variety of topics including how babies are made, dating, safe sex practices, the differences between gender and sexual orientation, and how to discuss consent
“What is an orgasm?”, “Where did I come from?” Ah, the joys of parenting, where every day brings a new adventure in awkward conversations about sex. Eventually, all parents will face their children’s uncomfortable questions about the birds and the bees. And starting these conversations early is crucial. But how do you navigate such tough topics? Enter The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room by Rachel Coler Mulholland, known as Shug to her 1 million TikTok followers. In this witty yet oh-so-helpful book, Rachel takes parents on a wild ride through the murky waters of sex ed conversations with their kids, empowering them to confidently approach these intimidating but essential discussions.
From toddlers to teens, all age groups are considered as Rachel fearlessly tackles topics like anatomy, consent, dating, gender, sexual orientation, and yes, even that taboo topic—pornography. But this isn’t your grandma’s sex ed class. Rachel, a nationally certified counsellor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counselling, and a mother herself, arms parents with practical guidance and age-appropriate sample scripts for productive conversations with their children. And it’s written in gender-neutral and inclusive language, along with Rachel’s humorous tone that mirrors her popular videos, fostering the essential skills and navigating today’s ever-changing world to ensure the safety and well-being of the next generation—one conversation at a time.
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