One place to start is to explain to your kids, sooner, rather than later, that they will someday, most likely, experience a feeling in their body that is called “desire” or “sexual desire.” And can start as young as ten – hence the boner. Girls get them too, they are just teeny-tiny.
Talking to siblings of different ages and sexes about the birds and bees
I believe it’s fine to discuss anything related to reproduction, puberty and waiting for sex with kids of mixed ages. This helps to normalize the conversation in your family.
Sex Talk Commandment #12 – Tips for the Birds & Bees Talks
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How to Talk About “Private Parts” with Your Child
Throw in a little chit-chat about “safe and unsafe” touch as part of this conversation. And the sooner you cover this, the better. Early Childhood (Birth to 8) Privates, the areas covered by your bathing suit, are private! They are a sensitive area of your body for you only. Please let me know if someone […]
Sexting! It’s Perfectly Normal!
I see sexting as a natural and normal extension of natural and normal teen sexuality.
