By Sarah Norwood Do you truly understand “resiliency”? Maybe you know someone who is resilient. Maybe you’ve been complimented for your resilience. To be resilient means that someone has the ability to get back up after failure or disappointment. When hard things...
By: Ariane Robinson For many parents, the hardest part about having “the talk” with their kids is knowing how to start the conversation. Growing up I remember my own parents tip-toeing around the conversation because they didn’t know where to begin. Even in...
By Haley Hawks I remember my very first day of preschool. My mother walked me into this huge building, gently settled me into a group of kids my age, and when I was looking away tried to slip quietly out. When I looked around for her a moment later I was scared to see...
Sometimes it’s tempting to feel discouraged and overwhelmed in our digitally saturated, sex-obsessed world. But with the right tools, we can take courage! We can empower our kids with the knowledge that sex and love are beautiful and wholesome before the world tells them otherwise. You can do it Mom and Dad! We’re cheering you on!
¡Las discusiones más significativas que tendrás con tu hijo adolescente! Este libro contiene contenido extra, descargable! Se incluye con este libro un código que le permitirá descargar tarjetas de temas que pueden ser impresas y colocadas en lugares estratégicos, como un espejo, un refrigerador o en el bolsillo, para recordarle a usted ya su hijo que empiece a hablar.
Having the sex talks with your child can go many ways and lead to different conversations. The most important thing is that you start the conversation! Which way will your first talk go? Here’s a tale of one way- and a better way! Learn more about starting these...
What Does a Younger Child Need to Know about Sexual Intimacy? • Protective Information (my body belongs to me, good touch/bad touch, how to say, “no”) • Bodily Knowledge (anatomy, functions of anatomy, where do babies come from) • Relationship Basics (self-respect,...
What Does an Older Child/Teen Need to Know About Sexual Intimacy? • Sex is healthy and amazing • Intimacy (connecting with another human being) should be the focus • Positive and negative aspects of sex • Protective Information (consent, how predators groom...
By Julia Bernards The last time I mentioned the word “sex” around my kids, they all cringed. As I continued, ear-plugging ensued, and finally, “can you just not use that word? It is so. . . ugh.” Clearly, my kids aren’t chomping at the bit for a chance to discuss...
Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18. (National Sex Offender Website, n.d.) Parents can combat this statistic by having open and empowering...
By Amanda Grossman-Scott Summer time can be a season for an education of a different sort. Use it to your advantage! The last week of school everything gets thrown by the wayside. My kids are bringing home stacks of papers, smelly stuff that’s been in their lockers or...
Every parent needs to understand AI now! This guide is designed to help you understand the most fundamental and critical information about AI, and empower your family to use it wisely.