Beginner Sometimes people will text or post naked pictures of themselves or other people. Your body is private and it’s not okay or safe to do this. Please tell me if you or one of your friends does this or sees a picture like this. You won’t be in trouble and I’ll make sure […]
How To Talk To Kids Who Are Playing Doctor!
Is Playing Doctor And Exploring Bodies Normal? Whether you like it or not, kids are curious about private parts – who’s got what, what goes where and, eventually, how they can access someone else’s for fun! It’s a totally common and normal part of childhood. If you catch your kids playing doctor or making out […]
Girls & Masturbation: One Mom’s Cry For Help
Hi Amy! I have three daughters ages 15, 13, and 10 and have a question about our 13-year-old. When she was probably 5 she shared with us that she would “tickle her potty” to help her fall asleep. She could tell us that it felt good and helped her sleep faster and better. We didn’t […]
How to Talk About: Swearing and Sexual Talk
It’s developmentally typical for kids test out potty talk, swearing and to talk about sex and sexual stuff with their peers. Some families have a “say anything” zone in the car. This allows kids to say anything they want without getting in trouble. It’s a great way to eavesdrop and find out what’s on their […]
Episode 26 — Pregnant 12-Year-Old and Hickeys, in General
Episode 26 — Pregnant 12-Year-Old and Hickeys, in General In this episode, Amy gives advice to a dad who wonders how to tell his kids that his 12-year-old niece is pregnant. Also, Amy gives a mom some pointers for talking with her hickey-giving son. Got a birds and bees question for me? A funny […]
