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My Toddler Touches…Down There. Should I Worry?

It’s one of those things that isn’t in the parenting manual. You’re going along in an ordinary day, juggling naptimes and sippy cups…and out of the corner of your eye, you see your toddler rubbing their privates. Yikes! Now your heart is pounding and your head is spinning. OMG! Is that really what’s happening?! But they’re … Read More...

Should Busy Couples Schedule Sex?

Your lives are super-busy. What with jobs, taking care of the kids, dealing with the house, and just daily life, you hardly get any time alone with your partner. … Read More...

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What Good Guys Need to Know about Consent

There’s been a lot in the news about sexual predators like Jeffrey Epstein taking advantage of many, many girls. You may also have heard that a fairly small … Read More...

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The Smart Way to Protect Kids’ Innocence

No parent wants their child to grow up too quickly or be exposed to things they’re not emotionally equipped to handle. We want to give them room to be children … Read More...

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TalkStarter for Adults: The Funny Side of the Birds & the Bees

If you’re feeling awkward about telling your kids about the birds and the bees, or even talking with your partner about sex, let a little humor help you through. Think about children you’ve known over the years: your own, or a friend’s children, or kids you knew growing up. What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever […]

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School Open House? Learn about Health Ed

If your kids are in school, chances are you’ll be invited to an open house this fall. I hope you’ll go, for many reasons—one of which is that it’s a great chance to learn what your kids will be learning about health and sexual health. You might think health ed isn’t as important as math […]

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If Your Partner Is Perfect, Don’t Get Married

When you hear someone say the person they’re dating is perfect, you might be happy for them. Me, I’m happy they’re … Read More...

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How College Kids Really Feel about Hookups

The whole hookup trend fascinates me. I get that for some people, sex with no strings can be fun and exciting. But most … Read More...

clouds giving way to blue sky

My Toddler Touches…Down There. Should I Worry?

Should Busy Couples Schedule Sex?

red Solo cup

What Good Guys Need to Know about Consent

pink peony closeup

The Smart Way to Protect Kids’ Innocence

3 pumpkins painted with funny faces

TalkStarter for Adults: The Funny Side of the Birds & the Bees

school hallway

School Open House? Learn about Health Ed

crystal pedestal

If Your Partner Is Perfect, Don’t Get Married

campus lawn with students

How College Kids Really Feel about Hookups

Should Your Kids See You Naked?

Add Romance Novels to Your Teen’s Reading List

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Jill Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving communication about relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Learn more about her and her practice at Green Tree Professional Counseling.

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