Let's Talk Families

Let's Talk Families Support for convos on bodies, relationships & growing up. Cringe-free. Built by psychologists, pediatricians, parents & kids. Led by Dr. Laura Widman.

Let’s clear a few things up.When it comes to s*x ed, there’s a lot of misinformation - and a lot of silence.That’s where...
07/08/2025

Let’s clear a few things up.
When it comes to s*x ed, there’s a lot of misinformation - and a lot of silence.
That’s where Let’s Talk comes in.

✨ A few truths every parent should know:

Most school programs are basic. You’re still the main educator.

Kids are already curious. Talking to them won’t create interest - it creates understanding.

Puberty starts earlier than most parents think (for some, as early as 7-8 years old)😎.

You don’t need to be perfect - you just need to be open.

This page is here to help you shift from hesitation to conversation.

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Life doesn’t come with a playbook - but we’ll give you one for some of life’s biggest conversations.Let’s Talk is a rese...
06/30/2025

Life doesn’t come with a playbook - but we’ll give you one for some of life’s biggest conversations.

Let’s Talk is a research-backed resource for parents of tweens (ages 10–13), created by psychologists, pediatricians, parents and s*x educators.

🔹 Grounded in real parenting needs
🔹 Designed to help you talk about puberty, identity, consent, and more
🔹 Built to make hard convos easier—and way less awkward

Because silence isn’t a strategy. With the right tools, you don’t need perfect words - just a place to start.

Let’s be real - kids have a gift for asking questions at the most unexpected moments.But answering well doesn’t require ...
06/27/2025

Let’s be real - kids have a gift for asking questions at the most unexpected moments.

But answering well doesn’t require perfection. It just requires presence.

Here’s your cheat sheet for the next “Wait... what does that mean?” moment:
1️⃣ Pause before you panic
2️⃣ Get curious, not defensive (“Where’d you hear that?” is gold)
3️⃣ Keep it honest and simple

The more they ask, the more they trust you.
Save this for later—you’ll want it handy. More tips to come!

Welcome to Let’s Talk 👋. We’re here to make the hardest conversations a little easier.Let’s Talk is a science-backed, ex...
06/25/2025

Welcome to Let’s Talk 👋. We’re here to make the hardest conversations a little easier.

Let’s Talk is a science-backed, expert-led resource designed to help parents and caregivers talk with their kids about bodies, boundaries, relationships, and growing up. 💬

Created by psychologists, pediatricians, and real parents (yes, the kind who still sometimes fumble their words), our tools are made to fit real life. Think short videos, convo starters, Q&As, and gamified lessons - so the learning sticks and the cringe doesn’t.

Start small. Get support. Keep talking.
We’ll help you every step of the way.

Your kid will Google it.Or hear it from a friend.Or pick it up on TikTok.The question isn’t if they’ll learn about puber...
06/25/2025

Your kid will Google it.
Or hear it from a friend.
Or pick it up on TikTok.

The question isn’t if they’ll learn about puberty, “the birds and the bees”, or consent -
It’s where they’ll learn it.
And how they’ll process it.

💬 Talk first. Talk often. Talk honestly.
We’ll help you say what matters - without the panic.

A couple of tips to get started:
✨ Use car rides, dinner, or bedtime as low-pressure conversation starters.
✨ Try asking what they’ve heard instead of what they know - it’s less intimidating.

You don’t need perfect words.
You just need to begin.

Yep, even that question…When kids ask something weird, random, or wildly uncomfortable - it’s not just curiosity. It’s a...
06/19/2025

Yep, even that question…
When kids ask something weird, random, or wildly uncomfortable - it’s not just curiosity. It’s an opportunity.

✨ A chance to build trust.
✨ A chance to normalize the awkward.
✨ A chance to show them you’re safe.

You don’t have to have a perfect answer.
You just have to be willing to stay in the conversation.

💬 What’s the wildest question a kid has asked you? (We promise - we’ve heard it all.)

If you’ve been putting off The Talk because it feels awkward, overwhelming, or just too early... you’re not alone.But he...
06/19/2025

If you’ve been putting off The Talk because it feels awkward, overwhelming, or just too early... you’re not alone.

But here’s the truth:
✨ The conversation doesn’t have to be perfect.
✨ You don’t need all the answers.
✨ You can start today - with confidence.

Because The Talk isn’t just one conversation.
It’s a series of lifelong, meaningful ones.
Built on trust. Shaped by connection.

We’re Let’s Talk - a space for parents of tweens + teens(ages 10–13) to find tools, language, and support for navigating puberty, consent, and growing up. Minus the shame. Minus the cringe.

🎯 Want to know where to start?
You’re in the right place. Consider this page your resource for navigating these awkward but essential conversations with your children.

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