"'You want to be the expert for your child,' Michelson shares with TODAY.com. 'You don't want them seeking advice from other sources.' Having 'the talk' with your kids can feel like an overwhelming task, and parents just don't want to mess it up, which is why they sometimes postpone it ... and postpone it again. But avoiding the conversation might make it more uncomfortable - and potentially dangerous - in the end."
""Imagine water dripping onto a sponge," Michelson says. "If you turn the whole faucet on, a good bit of the water will just roll right off. But small drips of water can be easily absorbed. These bite-sized, age-appropriate conversations can take place any time and anywhere: on the walk home from school, while you're working on a puzzle or simply driving in the car."
Parent educators warn that waiting too long to talk with children about bodies and boundaries can increase discomfort and risk. Parents should be the primary source of information so children do not seek answers elsewhere. The recommended approach is small, repeated conversations — the "Drip, Drip, Drip" method — that are age-appropriate and easy to absorb. These brief talks can happen anytime: during walks, while working on puzzles, or in the car. Start with toddlers by teaching anatomically correct names and setting boundaries for private parts to build a foundation and protect safety.
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