NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Garden District Book Shop announced TikTok sensation Rachel Coler Mulholland will be at the shop on Oct. 20 to discuss her new book “The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room.”
Perfect for fans of the “How to Talk” series or Lisa Damour books, “The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room” is an essential guide for talking to kids about sex and other sensitive topics. Whether you’re parenting teens, toddlers or anything in between, this book empowers caregivers by providing age-appropriate sex education and advice on navigating difficult conversations around bodies, consent, puberty and LGBTQ+ issues.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. Mullholland will be joined by Co-Founder and Chief of Schools, Crescent City Schools, Julie Lause. After their discussion they will open up the floor for a Q&A before Mullholland personalizes copies of “The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room.” The event is free and open to the public but the shop encourages interested parties to reserve their book ahead of time on Eventbrite.
The Birds, the Bees, and the Elephant in the Room
Known as Shug to her nearly 1 million TikTok followers, Rachel Coler Mulholland has become a favorite voice for parents trying to navigate tricky conversations with their curious and confused children. As a nationally certified counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, she is the ideal person to write this book, which will empower parents and caregivers by helping facilitate essential but scary conversations with their kids, from toddlers to teens. The book covers a broad variety of topics including how babies are made, dating, safe sex practices, the differences between gender and sexual orientation, and how to discuss consent. It is perfect for caregivers struggling to find the words, and it aims to help navigate the sometimes murky waters of discussions around bodies and sex. Written in the frank and funny tone of Rachel’s videos, this book arms readers with applicable skills and accurate knowledge and keeps the next generation of kids safe in an ever-changing world.
