The good ol’ sex talk. If you are like most parents I talk to you are either dreading it or you are desperate to do a better job than the very lacking sex education you received but you have no idea where to start. Society has created such a shame and taboo around sex that we no longer know how to talk to our kids about their bodies, their pleasure, and their relationships. … [Read more...] about Talking Sex with Your Kids – 5 Things Every Parent Should Know
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Autism and Talking to Strangers
“Mommy, can I go talk to other people?” These sweet words were spoken to me recently by my son. Where were we? Once or twice a winter, my son and I drive up through the Angeles National Forrest. We live in the foothills below the San Gabriel Mountains, so this drive is easy for us. During past winters, our goal was to “drive to the snow.” My son always wanted to … [Read more...] about Autism and Talking to Strangers
Talking about Autism
Sometimes a really wonderful opportunity comes up, and I can’t pass on it. What was the opportunity? There is a terrific, energetic autism mom that I know, Shannon Penrod. We had heard about each other for a few years before actually meeting. A mutual person knew both of us and he kept saying to Shannon, and then to me, that our families should meet—we had something in … [Read more...] about Talking about Autism
Just Say NO! Yes, I’m Talking To All The People Pleasers
Repeat after me: Just say no. Just say no. Just say no. I'm not sure when I realized that I was a total people pleaser. It might have been in second grade when I became the teacher's pet. Or maybe in college when I just couldn't stand to have anybody be angry with me. Or when, after overextending myself AGAIN recently, my husband informed me that it was time to become friends … [Read more...] about Just Say NO! Yes, I’m Talking To All The People Pleasers
Talking to Your Kids About Embarrassing Stuff
Are you stumped having to talk to your children about embarrassing health issues? Keep control of the situation and make your child feel at ease. Keep the following in mind for a smooth conversation: No Big Deal It may be far more embarrassing for you than it is for them, so try to talk in a way that communicates “this is no big deal -- nothing to be embarrassed about,” and … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Kids About Embarrassing Stuff