Blog Posts on Sex

Surviving the Puberty Years (Of Your Child)

The sultry glances were brief but often. With fluttering eyelashes and a slightly demure smile, there was no mistaking her intentions—to capture the attention of that handsome guy sitting nearby. A normal display of flirting? Absolutely! A common age for such conquest? Not so much. The flirtatious female in this description was only in fourth…

Parents’ Guide to Surviving the Puberty Years of Their Kids

When is the best time to talk with kids about sexuality? The earlier, the better! For general growth changes, it’s great to “grow” these conversations along with your child’s physical growth. Meaning—start talking with them in their preschool years about simple matters related to their bodies. Talk about the uniqueness of their body compared to that of…

How (and when) to Talk with Your Kids About Sex

It’s that question parents universally dread hearing from their child’s mouth, “Mommy, what’s sex?” From the back seat of my car this inquiry sounded loud and clear from my five-year-old son’s mouth. At the time, we were driving toward his school one morning when he decided it was the perfect time to get his question answered.…