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“I Have a Temper, But I Don’t Stay Mad”

May 2, 2017 by Jill Whitney

Is this you? Or someone you know? It’s an idea I hear a lot. When people talk about how they handle emotions and disagreements, often they’ll say something along these lines: “I get mad quick, but I get over it.” “My family is pretty fiery—when we’re mad you’ll know about it. But then it blows […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: anger, anger management, relationships

The One Dating Convo You Absolutely Must Have

April 25, 2017 by Jill Whitney

You’ve been dating Chris for months now. It feels so good to be together. Your conversations have gotten deeper, the sex is great, and you spend most of every weekend together. You text every day and have met each other’s friends. Sometimes there are hints about a future together. Obviously, you’ve become “a couple” and […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: dating, relationships

TalkStarter for Couples: Let the Music Play

April 19, 2017 by Jill Whitney

For each of us, all sorts of things can trigger sexual feelings and memories. Smells, sensations, words—and music. A lot of what we find sexy comes from our distant past, including childhood. Our arousal patterns—what does it for each of us—are unique and complex. Some elements we may not even be consciously aware of. But […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: couples, relationships, sexuality

To Connect, Unplug

April 12, 2017 by Jill Whitney

Where is your phone right now? Well, that’s not exactly a fair question, because if you’re reading this, you’re using a phone, tablet, or other device. But is your phone usually right near you?  Does it live wherever you are–in your pocket, on your dinner table, on your nightstand? How often do you turn it […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: communication, relationships, social media

TalkStarter: What Does “Sexually Empowered” Mean?

April 5, 2017 by Jill Whitney

A lot of female celebrities lead with their sexuality. Think performers with low-cut tops, skirts that barely cover butts, and dance moves that you’d associate with strip clubs. Think starlets who “accidentally” release nude photos, or celebrities who’ve built or boosted mainstream careers using video of themselves having sex. Many of these women claim that […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: sex, sexuality

The Smallest Possible “No”

March 29, 2017 by Jill Whitney

It’s unavoidable: Sometimes you won’t want to do what your significant other proposes. Even if you agree on a lot of things, you’re separate people. You won’t always want to do the same things, eat the same things, or run the household in a certain way. If you often agree to things you really don’t […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: communication, conflict, couples, marriage

Growing Your Child’s Sexual Health

March 22, 2017 by Jill Whitney

There’s so much to nurture when we raise kids. We help them to grow in so many areas: language, emotional self-control, social interactions, practical skills, academics, compassion…. While you’re working on all that, remember to also factor in their sexual health. Even though it will be years before they’re sexually active, what you do now […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: children, parenting, sex ed, sexuality

What Guys Mean by “Hilarious”–and Why Parents Should Care

March 15, 2017 by Jill Whitney

How do young men feel about date rape and consent? While young women have become increasingly vocal about the need for clear consent to sex, guys may have mixed feelings. Some are fully on board with wanting to treat women with respect and making sure a potential partner is ready for sexual activity. Yet guys […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: consent, sexuality, teens

Protecting Your Kid from Porn

March 8, 2017 by Jill Whitney

The amount and variety of pornography available on the internet is truly amazing. And if you’re a parent, it’s truly terrifying. How can you keep your children from seeing sexual material—-especially anything-but-mainstream behavior—that’s far beyond their ability to comprehend? Finding pornography at an early age is usually very unsettling for kids. Unlike teens, who have […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: internet safety, kids, porn, sex ed

How to Recover from a Break-Up

March 1, 2017 by Jill Whitney

The end of a romantic relationship hurts, especially if it’s been serious. Break-ups can be hard even for the one who decides to leave, but of course are worse for the one who was left. If you find yourself hurting after a break-up, you may be so overwhelmed that you can’t think clearly. Because evolution […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: breakups, dating, divorce, relationships

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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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