After teaching a workshop one day a participant came up to me with a big smile and a “lightbulb moment” look in her eye. She said to me, “Amy. It’s just all about communication, isn’t it?” Ah-ha! My secret was out! It really is “all about communication.” Nothing more, nothing less. Of course the topics […]
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. […]
Episode 20 — Boy Finds Kindle Porn Books and How to Explain ‘Sexy’
Boy Finds Kindle Porn Books and How to Explain ‘Sexy’ In this episode a mom wonders what to do after finding out that her son has been reading porn books on his Kindle. Also, a mom asks how to explain the term ‘sexy’ to her young kids. Sponsored by Outside the Box Creation and the […]
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 […]
6 Must-Have Back-to-School Birds & Bees Talks*
School is just around the corner (or may have just started) and, as you may remember, kids talk about sex! This is focused on 5 – 11 year-olds. “School readiness” should also include sex-talk readiness so that your child will see you as their go-to sexpert; come to you when they hear something crazy or […]
