Give it up, sisters. Ain’t gonna happen. Because if it was going to happen, it would have by now. There are endless opportunities to talk to our kids about sex, love, dating, bodies, boundaries and the whole universe of sexuality. And, as far as I can tell, most daddies are not rising (heh-heh) to this particular occasion.
Death by HPV Vaccine Is Total BS – Vaccinate Your Kids!
Two things happened at about the same time a couple of weeks ago. First, I was asked to write a blog in support of HPV vaccination by the lovely Mackenzie Melton, MPH, the Immunization Project Coordinator for Within Reach WA. Second, 12-year-old Meredith Prohaska died the same day she received an HPV shot. Obviously, there […]
“Parent” is a Verb, an Action Word, a Learned Skill
This phrase has been rolling around my brain for the last several days: nearly everyone wants to be a parent (adjective), but no one really wants to actually parent (verb). I think most people have this idea it’s somehow our “right” to become a parent or it’s our duty. Some even have a very strong […]
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 […]
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 […]
