This workshop will reinforce to parents the importance of early sexual education as an issue of safety and as a path to later healthy relationships. You will learn simple ways to approach these types of conversations, aiming to reduce shame and discomfort. These presentations are appropriate for parents of toddlers to tweens and for parents of young teens. To schedule in-person or zoom workshops for your organization or friends group please contact Melissa at melissakilbride@gmail.com or through @askable_mama on Instagram.

Check out this clip of Melissa’s interview with parenting expert Rachel Bailey

It seems you can't turn on the news, read a blog, or listen to a podcast without hearing about consent these days. And that's a good thing - because we need to be discussing it! Consent is the defining difference between sex and assault. Maybe you are feeling unsure about how to talk to your children about it. Maybe you're uncertain of how one should be asking for it. Are you clear on what affirmative consent means? Join Melissa for a discussion on this topic. This workshop will give you a better understanding of how consent is being thought about today. You will leave with some practical ways to start addressing the concept of consent early and how to discuss it as kids transition into puberty and young adulthood.

To schedule in-person or zoom workshops please contact Melissa at melissakilbride@gmail.com or through @askable_mama on Instagram.

This workshop is designed to help parents understand their child's anxiety and learn more about what they can do to help. Parents will be learn more about what anxiety is and when to be concerned and they will be introduced to intervention options and tools. Each participant will be provided with a take-home workbook so that they have continued access to the information, exercises, and interventions. 

To schedule in-person or zoom workshops please contact Melissa at melissakilbride@gmail.com or through @askable_mama on Instagram.