During brief moments, your young teen daughter will crack open the door into her heart a tiny bit for you to peek in. Although it has been days since she acknowledged that you exist at all, this moment is beyond exciting for you. You know…
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Invitation to Sex – Is Your Daughter on Offense or Defense?
March 1, 2017
I raised a daughter so I know well the concern that parents have about young girls having sex. You can set limits but we all know that teenagers enjoy breaking through limits. The time will come when each young girl will have the opportunity to…
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Help Our Girls Have Informed Opinions About Women’s Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2017
As the battle heats up concerning women’s reproductive rights around things like accessible health care and contraception, I have a more basic concern. Are our daughters receiving enough information about their reproductive system that they will be able to make an informed decision for themselves…
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Teach Your Kids About Puberty Before You Teach Them About Sex
January 12, 2017
Recently, I have had several interesting conversations with parents and a pattern is beginning to emerge. I've discovered that the “big talk” might be coming in the wrong order. Out of an eager desire to be responsible parents and make sure their kids are informed,…
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Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
I understand that you, as a parent, are naturally cautious when someone else teaches your child about reproduction. If your child is in 5th grade, you will probably be facing this challenge. Most public schools have in their curriculum some type of presentation about puberty…
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