Tag: family discussions
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Navigating the Awkward Masturbation Conversation with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like discussing sensitive topics related to sex with your children to make everyone involved—yes, even the family pet—want to flee the premises. While it’s essential to provide them with accurate information and help them understand their bodies, these conversations often lead to moments of significant discomfort. However, one discussion…
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How to Explain to Your Kids Where They Come From
Get Pregnant Fast When your little ones inevitably ask, “Where do babies come from?” it can be challenging to know how to respond. Fortunately, parenting expert Linda Harper recently discussed this topic with pediatrician Dr. Max Thompson, providing valuable insights on how to communicate effectively with your children about childbirth. Engage and Educate It’s essential…
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No Way Our Teen Is Getting a New Car for His 16th Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast On my 17th birthday, I stepped out of the DMV, squinting against the late November sun, searching for my mom. She was parked and waiting as I completed the much-anticipated written driver’s test. Having successfully passed my road test—proving I could parallel park like a pro—the written exam was the final hurdle…
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Our Kids Are Discussing LGBTQ Equality, and That’s Encouraging
Get Pregnant Fast My 7-year-old son is already engaging in conversations about marriage equality during his morning bus ride. Surrounded by peers who insist that men shouldn’t marry men and women shouldn’t marry women, he boldly counters, asking, “If two people love each other, why can’t they get married?” When my son first shared that…
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The Day My Daughter Questioned Her Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 17, 2018 Originally Published: Aug. 26, 2017 “Mommy, I don’t want to be black like you.” This surprising statement came while I was navigating the bath and beauty aisle at Target, precariously balancing on one foot in an attempt to reach the last SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie perched on a…
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Fifth Grader Promises to ‘Protect His Friends’ During Active Shooter Drill
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, children face challenges that extend beyond the typical concerns of homework and friendships. For many, the unsettling thought of an active shooter entering their school is a stark reality. This is a conversation that parents like Lisa Thompson are having with their children, including her fifth-grade son, Ethan. During…