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It has always been a parental role and responsibility to teach children how to make wise choices, and yet many parents are uncomfortable handling the topic of sex. They do not know what to say, how to say it, or when to start.
Since 1986, Mary Flo Ridley has encouraged and equipped parents of young children to be successful in the daunting task of guiding their child’s sexual values. Mary Flo began this talk after being asked by a community organization if she would attend a conference to address this topic. Mary Flo had young children at the time, and she quickly realized that she did not agree with the message being given. She intentionally set about making a plan with her husband for how the topics of sex, babies, family, and privacy would be addressed in her family. Mary Flo noticed other parents struggling with the pressure of how to approach these sensitive topics, and decided it was important to give other parents the confidence to develop their own plan for what they want their child to know about sex.
Mary Flo is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and lives in Dallas with her husband, Dave. They have 3 children, Meg, Jill and Davis.
Comments:
“Mary Flo’s talk was a wake up call and easy to relate to. She gave us the tools to establish credibility in our children’s eyes, establishing open lines of communication for their future experiences and concerns. The most impressive result of this talk was that it led to immediate action which has continued to enrich and strengthen our relationships.”
-- Parent
“She is a captivating speaker-very witty, organized and informative. We continued to get positive feedback for weeks. Parents were motivated andmuch more comfortable being able to talk with their children about sex after having heard her presentation.”
-- PTA Vice-President
“When my son was in kindergarten, I thought the best thing I could do for him was to postpone any talk about sex for as long possible. Then I listened to Mary Flo and what she recommended really made sense. She inspired me to talk openly to my son about sex at a very young age, so that I could be the one to shape his values and prevent him from learning any misinformation. I am so glad that I heard this philosophy from Mary Flo when my son was young. He is a teenager now, and due to her guidance all those years ago, we are able to discuss this topic without discomfort.”
-- Parent
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