How to talk to kids about crushes

Crushes can be soooo painful! And fun! And confusing! All the things. I've been a terminal crusher my entire life, so, for better or worse, I'm kind of an expert. Explaining them can be a little tough because crushes are amorphous in just about every way. Hope this helps! Why your kid's crush should be taken seriously . I'm featured in this CNN article from 2022. I totally forgot about it. What Are The Differences Between Behavior And Attraction? Terrific video from Amaze.org Your next step? Check out The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for ALL Kids: Neurotypical & Neurodivergen t . Your one-stop shop for all the topics you'll need to cover. Watch here: All Kids Episode on YouTube ND Kids Episode on YouTube Got some thoughts or questions? Amy@BirdsAndBeesAndKid.com Learn more! BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say & How to Say It! Struggling to find the words? Worried you'll say too much? Not to worry, my book is all scripts, so you don't have to figure this out on your own. 30-minute Quickie Consultation Get clarity fast with a focused 30-minute session on your most concerning sex talk question. The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for ALL Kids: Neurotypical & Neurodivergent All the topics you'll need to cover as your kids grow up! Puberty, consent, relationship, and sex (of course)! The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Get the tools to communicate with your neurodivergent kid about sex, consent, and safety—without awkwardness or overwhelm. The Porn Talk Info Kit Simple tools for the porn and online safety talks—plus videos and tech tips to calm your worries. Includes a specific video for parents of neurodivergent kids.

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How to talk to kids about crushes is an episode from Just Say This! by Amy Lang: Parenting & Sexuality Expert, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Specialist.

This episode is 07:37 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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