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...
Helping Your OLDER Kids (Ages 10-20) Shed Light on 50 Shades Darker
This article is part one in a series. Here is part two for parents of YOUNGER children. By Dina Alexander, MS It doesn’t matter where you’ve been this month, whether it’s watching TV, Youtube, Hulu or even listening to Disney Pandora, movie trailers for Fifty...
Beyond the Sex Talks: Teaching Teens Emotional Intimacy
By Caron C. Andrews We want our children to be emotionally healthy, and a large part of that is developing healthy sexuality. We need to teach our kids more than the basic functions of the body and avoiding disease and unwanted pregnancy. Any two people can have sex....
