Guest post By Feather Berkower Photo Credit: Andrew Ebrahim Could My Child be Sexually Abusing Another Child? I spend most of my time talking about how to protect children from child sexual assault, but it’s equally important to focus on children who may be acting out sexually themselves and how parents can support them and […]
More, Yes More on Pubic Hair
Read on for a letter from a doctor about pubic hair. See, I know what I’m talking about! Hi Amy- I left way too long of a message for you (ie I got cut off!) and realized I should have just started with an email. 🙂 I had wanted to let you know how much […]
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. […]
The Correct Names for Female Private Parts
Lots of folks are confused about what words to use to talk about a girl’s privates. They want to use the correct anatomical names but aren’t sure if vagina or vulva is correct. Most adults use vagina and leave it at that. You may also wonder if it’s OK to use kid appropriate slang like […]
Episode 19 — Is Vagina or Vulva Correct? and How to Explain Celibate Parent Relationship
Is Vagina or Vulva Correct? and How to Explain Celibate Parent Relationship In this episode a mom wonders if she’s been using the wrong term when explaining sex to her kiddo. Also, a mom asks how to explain to her kid that she and her ex-partner are no longer romantically involved. Sponsored by APPropriate and […]