A really quick way to assess whether a behavior is typical for a kid is to ask yourself, “Is this something adults or teens would do?” If the answer is no, then it’s most likely a common kid behavior.
15 Radical New Rules For Girls’ Sexual Health
There have always been some sort of “rules” concerning girls and their sexuality, but most are implicit, sex negative (this means believing sex is not the wonderful, positive part of life that it is) and sexist. These 15 new “rules” for girls’ sexual health may make you twitch, but you will come away with a new perspective on talking to your girl about sexuality.
A Quick Review of Common Behaviors, “Sex Play” and Sexualized Behavior
Just a quick refresher about the difference between typical behaviors and sexualized behaviors. Your intuition will help you know the difference and remember, if you suspect abuse, you need to report it! GENERAL COMMON BEHAVIORS Bodies Touch Games Gender identification Self stimulation/masturbation TYPICAL & HEALTHY – “Sex Play” Spontaneous Mutual Good humored Good […]
Sexuality is a Fundamental Part of Being Human
Just like we are emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social, we are also sexual. Just like all these other elements of being human, sexuality develops over time and all throughout our lives. Healthy childhood sexuality does not look like adult sexuality – it usually looks like play. We worry when children engage in behaviors that appear to be […]
14 “Sex Talk” Mistakes
1. Have one knock-down-drag-out “talk.” You’ll hate it, they’ll hate it and the chance they ever come back for more is slim. Short and sweet conversations from the time they are in preschool until they leave the nest is the way to go. 2. Think strangers will molest them. Strangers aren’t the threat, kids are […]
