Speaker Series

“How to Talk to Your Child About Sex”

Megan Sullivan

Thursday, October 8, 4:30-6pm

Join educator Megan Sullivan for a thoughtful and encouraging presentation on how to talk with children of all ages about sex and sexuality. Whether you’re parenting a toddler or a teen, this talk will provide guidance, resources, and practical tools to help you feel confident and connected as you navigate meaningful conversations. Megan brings over 25 years of experience in teaching, sex education, and social-emotional learning to support you on your parenting journey.

Why You Should Come

• Because “the talk” is really many conversations, and it’s never too early to start

• Learn ways to protect without over-protecting

• Gain confidence in responding when your child asks awkward or unexpected questions

• Help your child build a foundation of respect, self-awareness, and empathy

• Walk away with strategies and resources you can use right away

Key Discussion Points

• How to ground yourself and regulate emotions before entering tender conversations

• What children need at different ages: body autonomy, consent, naming feelings, values

• Moving beyond “the big talk” toward ongoing, honest, age-appropriate dialogue

• The role of emotional intelligence and healthy communication in lifelong relationships

Megan Sullivan holds an MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Somatic Psychology and works as both an educator and a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to bringing reverence, respect, and thoughtful attention to the healthy unfolding of sexuality and relationships across the lifespan.

Megan began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught in Waldorf schools in both Australia and the United States. Her work is deeply grounded in the Waldorf understanding of human development and the whole-child approach, which continues to shape her perspective as both an educator and therapist.

She currently teaches Social Emotional Learning at Sacramento Waldorf School and has extensive experience as a guest teacher, presenter, and lecturer in Sex Education and Social Emotional Learning, supporting schools, families, and communities in cultivating healthy communication, self-knowledge, and relational capacity.

Her background in somatic psychotherapy, Waldorf pedagogy, and sex education informs her commitment to helping young people and adults develop grounded awareness, emotional literacy, and respectful, connected relationships.