Children engage in sexual behavior from birth until, well, the rest of their lives. Even though we expect kids to engage in some completely normal sexual behaviors like playing doctor or checking out other kids privates out of curiosity, it is very important adults kindly and gently stop the sexual behavior. When you redirect the […]
How to Talk About: Safe Adults
How are you supposed to talk to kids about Safe Adults? Here are some scripts! Beginner Sometimes kids need people they can talk to about stuff besides their parents. Your safe adults are . . . (me, your other parent, Grandma, an aunt, an uncle, etc.) If you’re sad or scared or have a problem, […]
What’s a Healthy Relationship? What You Should Expect.
You can teach your teen about what makes a healthy relationship As you may know, half of all marriages end in divorce but you can teach your teen about what makes a healthy relationship. We all already know it’s most important to feel you can be fully yourself with someone. Talk with your teen about […]
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 […]
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. […]
