
Book Review: Yes, Your Kid by Debby Herbenick, PhD
There are some stark differences in the sexual lives of modern teenagers and young adults. Parents need to know about this sexual landscape in order to help their kids navigate it.
Teaching Kids About Consent
Teaching your kids about consent: Why I don’t want you to tell your kids that ‘One thing leads to another.’
When Should My Child Stop Seeing Me Naked?
When should I stop being naked around my child? Helping parents navigate nakedness in the home.
When Kids Ask Questions
6 top reasons kids ask questions. Understanding the why behind your child’s questions about their bodies and sex.
My Child Is Starting Sex Ed - Send HELP!
Here are 10 tips to help parents talk to their child about sex education.
Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention: 2 Tools For Parents
Start with teaching correct names for body parts, then use these 2 tools.
Book review: Girls & Sex, Boys & Sex, by Peggy Orenstein
When parents of teens and young adults ask me what I recommend they read to grasp some understanding of the sexual culture of today, Peggy Orenstein’s books: Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex top my list.
Sex After Baby
Congratulations!! You carried and birthed a whole human. Now what? Sex after a baby may be quite the challenge. You are not alone. Let’s talk about how it really is with facts and tips to help you navigate your sex life postpartum.
Listen: 'Survival Guide for Talking to Your Kids About Sex'
Listen in on this conversation loaded with tips and strategies for parents on talking to your kids about sex. I was delighted to be a guest on the Confessions of a Super Mom Wannabe podcast with Kristen Wheeler.
Book review: 'Mother's, Daughter's and Body Image' by Hillary McBride
This book provides nourishing practices and language for women to examine unhealthy narratives and replace them with healthy ones. McBride has been an excellent teacher for me and I always learn something from her that is both thoughtful and useful. Her book is a gentle guide for women who desire to re-examine the old scripts over their bodies and embrace a new one.
Listen: 'The value of sex education' on The Good is in the Details podcast
Listen in on this conversation chock-full of solid sex education with Gwendolyn Dolske and Konstantin Hatcher on the Good is in the Details Podcast.
Book Review: Celebrate Your Body, (and its changes too!)
A puberty book with a body-positive focus for girls ages 8+
6 tips for using sexual health themed books with your child
Using books can jump-start conversations with your child.
4 Questions For Parents As They Talk About Sexual Health With Kids
Feel more prepared to navigate your role as your child's sexual health educator.
Parents: You Can Be Your Child's Sexual Health Educator
Your home is the ideal place for your children to learn about their body, sexuality, relationships, consent and ALL things related to their sexual health. Parents you can be your child’s sex educator!
The Shared Journal
A shared journal is one way to open the doors for communication and conversation with your child.
Book Review: The Period Book by: Karen + Jennifer Gravelle
This little paperback has solid information, is easy to read and can be a worthwhile option in your family library.
Book Review: I am Confident, Brave & Beautiful by Hopscotch Girls
I have always been a fan of coloring for kids and adults alike, and I am even more of a fan of confidence-builders for girls!