The Center for Adolescent Health and Development at the University of Minnesota National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health looked at over 5,000 adolescents and their mothers for one year. Researchers found that caring, connectedness, consistency, and clarity with teens are important-especially for younger teens.* Specifically, they found that: When mothers reported satisfaction with their relationships […]
Mom, What’s A Virgin?
Guest Blog by My Purple Umbrella’s Lisa Keating Oh, the conversations that happen within the walls of our home… Much to the potential dismay and horror of my daughter, I’m going to share a recent conversation. One morning before school, out of the blue, she asked me what a virgin meant. My immediate response was […]
Modeling and Teaching Consent to a Preschooler
How do I make my preschooler take medicine and teach about consent at the same time? Hey Amy! I am concerned about modeling consent when my son does not want to take medicine. He is three and is currently battling a cough and fever. When we try to get him to take medicine (chewable Tylenol […]
Daughter Learns About Rape On The Playground
How can we debrief our daughter on rape story heard on playground? Hi Amy! My spouse and I saw you speak at our daughter’s school several years ago, and you provided some wonderful resources we still use. We also keep up with your Facebook page. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a situation we aren’t sure […]
Sequin Shirts–To Touch or Not To Touch!
An article for parents of girls AND boys By Melanie Miller, M.Ed. Elementary School Counselor and Positive Discipline Parent Educator I’m sure you’ve all seen them…those sequin shirts with all their glitter, dazzle and fun to touch sequins. It’s no wonder just about every little girl would love to have one. How fun it is […]
