Tag: open communication
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Why We Chose to Discuss Sex with Our 7-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a birthday celebration for two brothers, one turning 8 and the other 10. While most parents took the opportunity to escape for some well-deserved free time, I stayed behind to engage in conversation with a few other parents. With our kids on the verge of their tween…
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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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5 Ways I’m Teaching My Kids About Sexual Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast I still can’t recall his name or see his face, but I can vividly remember how he loomed over me. I was just a child, maybe 9 or 10 years old, caught in a whirlwind of confusion at one of my mother’s many meetings in the early ’90s. Those gatherings were supposed…
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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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4 Things I Aim to Change in Parenting Compared to My Mom
Get Pregnant Fast My mom was truly remarkable, especially after taking on the challenge of raising me alone after my father passed away when I was just 8. Her unwavering dedication is something I’ll always cherish. However, like many parents, there are some aspects of her approach that I hope to navigate a bit differently…
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The Important Conversation I’m Grateful I Had With My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: my 11-year-old daughter and I sitting in her elementary school lunchroom, clad in our pajamas, as the delightful aroma of freshly delivered pizza filled the air. We were surrounded by about 30 excited fifth-grade girls and their equally anxious parents. The event was aptly named “Girls Night Out,” designed to…
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Breaking the Cycle of Parental Anger with My Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight, I find myself in a familiar yet unsettling position—I couldn’t put my oldest to bed. The thought of him starting school tomorrow, facing the world without me, brought tears to my eyes. So, I swapped bedtime duties with his father. Typically, I scroll past online posts from moms shedding tears over…
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My Son, The Little Nudist: Embracing Childhood Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Carter Updated: May 18, 2016 Originally Published: May 18, 2016 My 3-year-old son seems to have an aversion to clothes. The moment we step inside our home, he energetically strips down, leaving a small pile of garments at the entrance before rushing off to engage in his superhero adventures.…
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Why I Don’t Hesitate to Discuss Sex with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As my 3-year-old, Leo, navigates the world of potty training, he has taken to roaming around the house in the buff—clothes are clearly not his thing. Amidst his attempts to use the toilet, splashing his superhero Legos in the sink, and amassing stickers for his potty chart, he has become increasingly curious…
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Growing Up in a Sheltered World: A Reflection on Drugs and Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always recognized that my upbringing was rather sheltered. Growing up in the South, in a devout Baptist family, I had caring parents and protective friends whose version of peer pressure was ensuring I called my mom if I was running late. It felt like I was living in a scene from…