Archive for the ‘Parents of Young Children’ Category
Teens, Sex and Sexuality: Parents Primer
Posted by: Sarah on: April 24, 2009
When it comes to the subject of sex and sexuality we all have our comfort levels. Some say “not at all”, and put up two crossing fingers to make a cross to keep it away as if it were a vampire. Some say “sure, bring it on” . No matter how you feel about it, [...]
“Good Touch, Bad Touch” Talking to kids about body safety
Posted by: Sarah on: April 6, 2009
I know as a parent I want to pretend that nothing bad could ever happen to my child. I want to think that no one will hurt them, or make them uncomfortable. I want to believe that the people I chose to care for them, and the people who lead them in sports, and activities [...]
Masturbation and Young Children
Posted by: Sarah on: March 30, 2009
As parents it is scary to tackle the topic of masturbation. We do not want to think of our young children as having sexual feelings or sensations. We want to keep them safe, sheltered, and pure. The only problem is that they will have feelings and sensations whether we acknowledge them or not. Young children [...]
Erections and How Early to Talk to Your Boys About Them Part 2
Posted by: Sarah on: March 27, 2009
It is important for us to tackle tough subjects early and often with as much grace as possible. The way we respond is crucial to building trust with our children. I have read many blogs where various people say to “blow off” the topic, and the child will “forget” or equally unhelpful advice. I give [...]
Erections and How Early to Talk to Your Boys About Them
Posted by: Sarah on: February 23, 2009
The topic of erections can be a tough one to tackle. That being said, good for you for searching for the information to get started! Kids start to experience things before they even have the right words to ask questions about what is happening. If your child asks you why something is happening to their [...]
How to Answer Kids Tough Questions About Sex
Posted by: Sarah on: February 21, 2009
Do you ever get “that” question? You know the one you really wish your kids would not ask. For example: I was recently asked by a parent about how to tell his 5 year old boy why he gets an erection. Not a question this parent was looking forward to answering. When children are young [...]
Start Talking About Sex While Kids Are Young
Posted by: Sarah on: January 21, 2009
Many parents are terrified of the subject of sex when it comes to their young children. Even labeling body parts can be a struggle. Often times we give body parts cute names like “wee wee” etc. for example, instead of the actual term penis. We are terrified that if we give our child the correct [...]
Talking to Young Children About Sex
Posted by: Sarah on: October 28, 2008
Talking to young children about sex sends many parents running. It is not an easy topic. Young children may ask, “where do babies come from?” or “what’s this?” indicating private body parts. No one really wants to be the parent of the kid who goes to pre-school and tells everyone what a penis or vagina [...]
