After teaching a workshop one day a participant came up to me with a big smile and a “lightbulb moment” look in her eye. She said to me, “Amy. It’s just all about communication, isn’t it?” Ah-ha! My secret was out! It really is “all about communication.” Nothing more, nothing less. Of course the topics […]
GUEST POST: TEACHING CHILDREN TO TRUST THEIR INSTINCTS
By Caroline Goodell Lindsey, a new student at her high school, naturally wanted to be “in” with the other students. Walking to an off-campus drama class, Lindsey conversed with Taryn, a popular girl. Taryn asked Lindsey if she smoked marijuana. “No,” Lindsey responded. Taryn said, “We’re gonna go and smoke before class. You seem cool. […]
Sex Talk Commandment #10 – Tips for the Birds & Bees Talks
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Episode 20 — Boy Finds Kindle Porn Books and How to Explain ‘Sexy’
Boy Finds Kindle Porn Books and How to Explain ‘Sexy’ In this episode a mom wonders what to do after finding out that her son has been reading porn books on his Kindle. Also, a mom asks how to explain the term ‘sexy’ to her young kids. Sponsored by Outside the Box Creation and the […]
Want to help you (and your kid) thrive during puberty?
Yes, I said you! You will be your kid’s first line of defense when it comes to the crazy-pants time called puberty. Their changing bodies and minds can be baffling to parents – and to them. The more YOU know, the better they will feel and you will probably have more compassion as they move […]