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TalkStarter for Kids: When a Pet Has a Litter

March 4, 2020 by Jill Whitney

There’s a reason videos of puppies and kittens get so much traction on social media: We’re just drawn to them, to their cuteness and antics and smallness. In real life, kittens and puppies are even more appealing. Kids may like small animals even more than adults do, being small and active themselves. Kids, like adults, […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Young Children, TalkStarters Tagged With: kids, parenting, sex ed

My Toddler Touches…Down There. Should I Worry?

November 13, 2019 by Jill Whitney

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: kids, masturbation, parenting, toddlers

The Smart Way to Protect Kids’ Innocence

October 1, 2019 by Jill Whitney

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 without adult worries. It’s our job to protect them, physically and emotionally, while we help them grow up at a gentle pace. Wanting to protect […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: birds & bees, kids, parenting, sex ed

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

September 17, 2019 by Jill Whitney

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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Should Your Kids See You Naked?

July 24, 2019 by Jill Whitney

When kids are infants, privacy is nonexistent. Nursing babies spend a lot of time with mom’s bare breasts. You might keep an eye on little ones by bringing them into the bathroom when you pee or shower (I sure did). They may sleep in the same bedroom you do. We see our babies naked all […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: kids, little kids, nudity, parenting, privacy, sexuality

TalkStarter for Adults: What Was the Most Helpful Thing Your Parents Said about Sex?

April 30, 2019 by Jill Whitney

It’s easy to think about all the ways your parents didn’t do a great job teaching you about sexuality: the facts they avoided telling you, the times they freaked out or got judgy, the conversations they shut down, the things you wish you’d known. But they probably didn’t get it all wrong. Likely they told […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children, TalkStarters Tagged With: kids, parenting, relationships, sex ed

Explaining Periods to Little Kids

March 19, 2019 by Jill Whitney

When you buy pads or tampons, do you try to hide them from your kids? Do you avoid talking about your or your partner’s period when kids are around? If so, I respectfully suggest you try the opposite approach: Use periods as a conversation opener. Really. Having a period is a normal, healthy thing; it’s […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: kids, parenting, periods, preteens, puberty, script, sex ed

With Birds & Bees, Questions Matter as Much as Answers

February 19, 2019 by Jill Whitney

It can be hard to talk about sexuality with kids. It’s even harder if you think you need to have all the answers. Good news! You don’t need to know everything in order to be a valuable resource to your kids. Rather than worrying much about information, pay attention to the emotional tone of how […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: kids, parenting, sex ed, sexuality, teens

What Happens on the Bus Shouldn’t Stay on the Bus

January 10, 2019 by Jill Whitney

Think back to when you rode the school bus. Was it a calm situation where all the children were well-behaved and kind? Or was it something of a free-for-all, with rowdiness, teasing, and sometimes worse? Yup, that’s what I thought. Your kids’ bus ride is likely the least-supervised part of their school day. It’s also […]

Filed Under: Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens, For Parents of Young Children Tagged With: kids, parenting, pornography, safety

It’s a Great Day for the Birds & the Bees

September 4, 2018 by Jill Whitney

No matter the age of your child, today is a terrific day to take one small step toward the quality of their eventual sex life. (Which, yes, someday they will actually have….) It’s World Sexual Health Day—so go for it! Here are some easy ways to get the birds and the bees convo started (or […]

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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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