5 Ways to Help Children Feel Thankful For Their Bodies
– By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW – Growing up, what messaging did you receive about bodies? Did it include… Images dictating what an attractive or desirable body should look like? Messaging that bodily functions, like menstruation, are gross? The idea that genitals, aka ‘private parts,’ are dirty? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many of […]
Having the Porn Talks
– By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW As parents and caring adults, we’re charged with keeping the children in our world safe. Safe as they navigate their day-to-day world, which also includes digital spaces. How do we do that in the age of online porn? The key is not to go silent. Porn has more influence […]
Six Answers to Kids’ Questions About Sex
– By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW – Some of the toughest questions parents receive from their child aren’t about subjects like algebra or geography. They’re about sex– What is it? How do you do it? Who has sex? How do you know if you’re ready for it? These curiosities are completely typical within childhood and […]
Creating Consent-Conscious Holidays
-By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW- Growing up, were your boundaries respected by others at family gatherings during the holidays? This time of year can present many challenges for families when it comes to understanding and respecting boundaries and consent. Particularly for children, who are often expected to look, behave, and interact in ways that are […]
8 Ideas for Keeping The Talks Fun
-By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW- Contrary to what many of us experienced growing up, talking about topics like sex, bodies, consent, and pleasure doesn’t have to be awkward or boring. It can actually be fun (and I promise that you don’t have to be a sexuality educator to make it happen). Creating more openness about […]
Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids is the bestselling guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world.
It’s an inclusive, medically accurate, and comprehensive resource that walks you through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities you can begin implementing at every age and stage to normalize sexual health talks and become the trusted adult we all needed growing up.
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