Tag: sex education
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5 Reasons Why I Discuss Sex and Sexuality with My Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating conversations about sex and sexuality with children can be daunting. However, as parents, my partner and I believe it’s crucial to foster an environment where our little ones feel informed and comfortable. Here are five compelling reasons why we choose to engage our kids in discussions about these important topics. 1.…
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Navigating ‘The Talk’ with My 5-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, what’s sex?” asked Lucas, fiddling with the tag on his Iron Man pajamas. “Uh, well, it’s a bit complicated. We need to head to school! Remember, today is the day you finish your Leprechaun traps!” Thank goodness we were running late again. I knew this moment would arrive, but I never…
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Does Caring for an Egg Really Prevent Teen Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant Fast When I first encountered TV shows featuring teens toting around eggs as if they were infants, I thought it was just another quirky American tradition—like cheerleaders dating football players or the existence of malt shops. However, after moving to the U.S., I discovered these “egg babies” were indeed a reality. For many…
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5 Essential Insights for Parents of Teenagers Regarding Sex, Alcohol, and Drugs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Navigating the teenage years can feel like traversing a minefield, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sex, alcohol, and drugs. As a parent, you might find yourself grappling with a myriad of fears and uncertainties. I have a friend, Sarah, whose son faced a very real challenge…
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Our 7-Year-Old Stumbled Upon Adult Content, and It’s Our Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast One of my most memorable childhood moments goes back to a car ride with my mom. We were cruising home while listening to a country music station. In a playful attempt to engage her, I quoted a line from an Alabama song: “Mom, if I said you had a beautiful body, would…
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Promoting Abstinence Without Stigmatizing Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of sex education, opinions often diverge sharply. On one side, there are those who advocate for an abstinence-only approach, believing that discussing contraceptives encourages sexual activity among teens. On the other side, we find individuals who assert that teenagers will engage in sexual activity regardless, so why not provide…
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This Kids’ Sex Ed Book May Raise More Questions Than It Answers
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, certain experiences are bound to catch you off guard. Take, for instance, a routine visit to the pediatrician’s office that turns unexpectedly awkward due to a children’s sex education book. One mom’s story, shared by Sarah Mitchell, highlights this very scenario. As Sarah and her children, a…
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Let’s Discuss Sex Education
Get Pregnant Fast In the words of Salt-N-Pepa from 1991, “Let’s talk about sex,” but it seems that even decades later, the conversation remains rife with controversy. The state of sex education in public schools raises significant questions about its content, purpose, and teaching methods. From alarming incidents like a chlamydia outbreak at a Texas…