Ruth Institute Podcast

Parents face a host of challenges when confronted with the prospect of talking to their children about sensitive topics, including reproduction, transgenderism, sexuality, creating a family, to say nothing of the awkwardness parents inevitably feel when broaching those topics for the first time with their children. But as parents approach those conversations, they need to be aware of two critical components: 1. the need to confront their own issues and 2. the importance of developing a relationship with their kids that fosters openness and sharing. While parents work on creating a good environment for their kids, they also ought to encourage  their children to be rebels against cultural norms that contradict traditional family values, ultimately empowering them to navigate the complexities of modern society.   Joanna has been the Director of a Los Angeles-based national STD and Teen Pregnancy prevention program and spent years at Live Action as a Director helping to shape content, lead major gift fundraising,