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 […]
How to Start the Sex Talks with Your Kids
Wondering how to start the sex talks?! I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again! Get a book! Find my favorites here: Birds + Bees + Kids Bookstore. Early Childhood (Birth to 8) I got this really fun book all about bodies and how babies are made! Let’s read it. Sex or making love isn’t […]
Progressive Parents Talk About Sex!
As some of you know, I’ve been casting about for a name for my most recent book. I’ve tried several on and think I’ve finally found the perfect name. Say What?! The Birds and Bees for Progressive Parents – What to say and how to say it! Ta-da! Let the complaining begin! I’ll do it […]
Boy Confirms Parents Best Source for Sex Education
As I was chatting with my spouse, Kerry, about the Poison Porn – Your Boys and Porn talk I did last week with my pal Jo Langford, I mentioned that boys say they want to hear more, more, more from their parents. Someone short around here was also listening and he piped up and said, […]
