Have you ever stopped to think about how many ads use sex to sell a product? So many do that we can become numb to them. But if you stop to notice, you’ll see attractive people, mostly women, in advertising for every imaginable product. Many of these women are wearing tight, skimpy clothes and often […]
Would You Help Your Teen Get Birth Control?
So one day your teenager comes to you and says “I think I’d like to go on The Pill. Will you help me?” For most parents, the air would pretty much disappear from the room. The Pill? My baby? My baby is planning to have SEX??But she’s too young! Eek! Once you get your composure (more […]
Can’t I Wait a Couple Years to Tell My Kid About Sex?
Let’s face it: Talking with your kids about sexuality can be awkward. So it’s natural to want to put it off a bit, because, you know, they’re still young, and maybe they’re not mature enough to understand, and I want to keep them innocent, and the school will cover it soon enough, and my parents […]
TalkStarter: Valentine’s Day Topics for Couples
Some couples are good to go when it comes to Valentine’s Day. You know a way to celebrate that’s fun for both of you, you’re happy with your relationship and your sex life, and it’s comfortable to talk about things. But other couples…might need a little boost. If you’d like a little help getting the […]
Home Alone Too Often? 10 Ways to Meet New People
We humans evolved to need connection with other people. Like other mammals, we need the pack or the herd for safety and companionship. But modern life makes social connection (the in-person kind) harder than it was when we lived in villages with extended family all around. Many people are lonely, would like more friends, or […]
Is Your Household Division of Labor Fair?
Every couple has to figure out who does what to keep things running—and for a lot of people, it’s a sore spot. Is it an issue for you and your partner? In an earlier era, household division of labor was clearly defined: The man earned the money and took care of the yard, while the […]
How Sexting Can Go Wrong
With phone cameras constantly in the hands of every teen (and many pre-teens), zillions of selfies get taken and shared. Most of them are harmless. Some are flirtatious. And some are sexually explicit “sexts”–and that can be trouble. The following story was told to me by Scott Driscoll, a 20+-year former law enforcement officer specializing […]
One Book Every Family with Kids Should Own
Even in this day of paperless communication, I’m a big fan of actual books. Partly that’s because I like the way a book feels in my hands; it’s nice to read something that isn’t on a screen for a change. There are two other reasons to use print media for some purposes—one of which is […]
TalkStarter for Young Kids: But How Did the Baby Get in There?
The easiest way to teach kids about pregnancy and conception is to let them ask—as most little kids will when they see a pregnant woman. “Why does Aunt Julie have a big belly?” “Why is Mrs. Smith so fat?” Your job is to answer the question—and continuing answering the follow-up questions until your child seems […]
What to Say When Your Kid Comes Out
It’s one of those conversations that’s always a watershed moment. When someone is gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise LGBTQ, there comes a time to tell the family. I’ve never met an LGBTQ person for whom this conversation was no big deal. For most, it’s somewhere between anxiety-producing and terrifying. Will they hate me? shame me? […]
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