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When is the right time to talk? Tips for picking the perfect moment

Sex ed conversations can be easier to start if you pick the right moment to talk. So in this blog post, you’ll learn why it’s important to talk at the right time, and how to find these moments. You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page. And you can find more strategies...

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Teach sex ed to children using a shared journal | Parent-child journal

Let’s look at how you can start a shared journal with your child. A shared journal that you pass back and forth with your child, is a great strategy to use when kids are reluctant to have sex-ed conversations with you. Parents are often telling me how effective it is to get reluctant children to...

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Using the TV for sex education: A guide for parents

One of my favourite strategies for having sex ed conversations with tweens and teens, is by using the tv. There is a fabulous resource from Planned Parenthood that explains how to use the TV as a way to talk with your child about sex. So the information on this page is taken from there.  Nearly all  homes...

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Stay involved with your child’s life: Teaching sex ed through parental engagement

Staying involved in your child’s life would have to be one of my favourite strategies for keeping sex ed conversations happening in an everyday way. Especially as kids become tweens and teens.  And there’s a good chance that it is something that you’re already doing! In this blog post, I’m going to share examples of how...

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How to share personal stories as a way to teach sex education

Story telling has always been a great way to share knowledge. And it is how knowledge has been passed down for generations. Story telling is also a useful strategy for teaching sex education in the family home. Stories help to strengthen your connection with your child, are a great way to share your values and help...

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Engage your children with sex education: Ask kids questions

There are many ways to start teaching sex education to your child, and one of the simplest ways is to ask kids questions that’ll lead into a sex ed conversation. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to get started with this strategy and find ideas to start sex-ed conversations. You’ll find more information about...

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Understanding sexual choking and strangulation: A guide for parents

Sexual choking or strangulation is something parents need to know about. Why? Because increasing numbers of teens are learning about it from online porn, and are ending up with acquired brain injuries or even dying. So it is something you need to know about, and talk about with your teenagers. This blog post will help...

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Understanding Sexual Choking and Strangulation: A Guide for Parents

Sexual choking or strangulation is something parents need to know about. Why? Because increasing numbers of teens are learning about it from online porn, and are ending up with acquired brain injuries or even dying. So it is something you need to know about, and talk about with your teenagers. This blog post will help...

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A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager

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A Tale of Two Mommies by Vanita Oelschlager

Short Summary Age Group Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years. Topics Discussed LGBTQ Families Buy a Copy Buy a copy of A Tale of Two Mummies by Vanita Oelschlager from Amazon. What this book is about The review highlights the significance of books like A Tale of Two Mummies by Vanita Oelschlager in...

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