Dad Not Cool With Bi-Sexual Daughter and Explaining Periods to 5-Year-Olds In this episode a stepmom wonders how to handle her husband’s freak out about his bi-sexual daughter and what to do about the girls bible-thumping, homophobe bio-mom. Also, a mom of 5-year-old twins wants to know how to explain periods, since their older sister’s […]
Sexuality is a Fundamental Part of Being Human
Just like we are emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social, we are also sexual. Just like all these other elements of being human, sexuality develops over time and all throughout our lives. Healthy childhood sexuality does not look like adult sexuality – it usually looks like play. We worry when children engage in behaviors that appear to be […]
GUEST POST: Manners, Secrets & Sex Ed — Keeping Kids Safer
By Feather Berkower We are thoughtful parents, friends and relatives, but sometimes we say things that inadvertently contribute to a child’s vulnerability. Here are some everyday examples – and suggestions for how to strengthen communication with children with regard to secrets, consent, manners, sex ed and more. Secrets – “Let’s not tell Mom about the […]
How Do I Navigate Through Teenage Waters?
Some advice from a recent email response that just might be relevant to you! Q: My 15 year old daughter is in a close relationship with a wonderful person who is non-binary, considers themself lesbian, and was assigned female at Birth. They have known each other since 6th grade, and began a dating relationship last […]
Red Flags and Warning Signs in Adults
Predators can be anyone… a man, a woman, another child. It is important for parents to understand that predators gain access to your child through you. Pay attention to your “gut” and look for consistent patterns in red flag behaviors such as someone who: Consistently insists upon arranging to spend alone one-on-one time with a particular […]
