There are so many beautiful images from nature you can use to teach your young daughter about her special girl anatomy. Even at 6-years-old, she would understand that eggs are protected in a nest in a tree. Just like the specially made nest for the…
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Good Kids and Bad Choices: How to Help Them Learn the Difference
January 24, 2019
“You’re a great kid – you made a bad choice.” Does this sentiment sound familiar to you? If you are the parent of an adolescent, it’s likely you’ve found yourself uttering that statement in some form or another. Consider this parenting challenge: Your adolescent son…
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What Happens When Grandparents Aren’t Ready for Your Moody Adolescent?
January 17, 2019
As the parent of an adolescent, you’re likely spending a lot of time searching the internet for answers and guidance to understand the changing nature of your relationship with your child. You may be learning about the fascinating changes going on in your child’s brain…
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Respect the First Crush
January 14, 2019
New Parenting Challenge: Your adolescent’s first crush Your adolescent son or daughter will likely have a first crush as they mature through puberty. They are going to be incredibly insecure as they venture into the scary world of a love interest. So it’s important you…
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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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