For Survivors of Sexual Abuse: How to Talk to Kids About Healthy Sexuality
This is part one of a two part series focusing on tips for survivors of sexual abuse. Part two is here. By Michelle Harkey, MA, LMHC Having ‘The Talk’ isn’t easy for most parents, but if you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), incest or rape, talking to...
Does Your Child Know This Simple Truth?
When it comes to talking to your child about sex, sometimes just starting the conversation can be the hardest part (you can find tips to start the conversation here). We sometimes give the message that sex is shameful, embarrassing or “bad.” Make...
“The Talk(s)”: Start off easy
By Dina Alexander This post originally appeared on the Answering my kids’ questions openly and honestly has always been something I’ve prided myself on. Whether it was a question about sexual intimacy or anatomy or whatever, I almost always felt comfortable and...
Meet Jessica
By Jessica Harris I was thirteen years old when pornography found me. I hadn’t gone looking for it. While online, researching for school, I found a video website filled with educational videos. Right there, mixed in with clips for children, was a hardcore porn...
