These are the three “Naked Questions” I am asked with regularity: 1) “Is it okay to be naked in front of my kids?” 2) “When should my kids stop bathing together?” 3) “Is it okay for me (or my partner) to be naked in front of my opposite sex child?” The short answers to these […]
Kids Who Drink Alcohol are More Likely to Have Sex
As you know, alcohol consumption = lowered inhibition = sex . Or as my witty British friend once said, “Gin is a panty dropper.” Except for me. I hate it. Talking to kids about the relationship between drinking and sex is super-duper important. You know drinking makes sex more likely, so talk about it when […]
Is puberty starting earlier?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes as well. Remember! Girls start puberty before their periods start! Here’s what we know and be sure to read this awesome article from the NY Times: The most legitimate reason for the earlier onset in girls is because they are fatter (have more fat, not […]
How to explain “virginity” to a child
Everyone has a story about the first time they had sex. Your kids may ask you about when you lost your virginity. They may not. When you talk with them about this, you have a choice about how much you tell them, and whether you talk about it at all. Please don’t lie to them. […]
Who Are Your Kids “Safe Adults?”
A “safe adult” is someone you trust, who shares your values and your child sees fairly frequently. At our house, Milo’s safe adults are me, his dad, his grandma, my sister-in-law and his best friend’s mom. By letting them know who their safe adults are, kids have someone they can confide in who has their […]
