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Children's sexuality from birth to puberty
Regular readers of this blog may know (or maybe not?) that I have written a popular parenting book on children’s sexual development. It’s titled From Birth to Puberty – Helping your … more →
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Children's sexuality from birth to puberty
frombirthtopuberty wrote 10 months ago: Regular readers of this blog may know (or maybe not?) that I have written a popular parenting book o … more →
Young children touching their genitals
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Fay shared this story about her son at a parent evening: John had developed a habit of holding onto … more →
How did I get out of your tummy? Why do people kiss? Can I drink your milk like a baby?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Here are some more examples of ways you could answer questions from a 3-5-year-old: How did I get ou … more →
Why does Daddy stand up to pee? Why can't I be a boy?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: These are questions from 3-5-year-old girls that you can answer in simple terms: Why does Daddy stan … more →
4 year-old son: Can I have a pretty pink dress like Britney?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You could answer him something like this: “I think Britney looks very pretty in her pink dress … more →
Swearing 4-year-old: where's my fuckin bucket?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Where’s my fuckin bucket? Jason, age 4, has the family’s undivided attention. How will they re … more →
4-year-old frequently holding his penis
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: How should you deal with your 4-year-old son if he is frequently holding or rubbing his penis? The m … more →
5-year-old daughter preoccupied with sex stars
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: A mother shared this concern a while ago. It is an issue for some parents: “My 5-year-old daug … more →
When I grow up can I marry you Daddy?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: When I grow up can I marry you? Some pre-school children become intensely attached to the parent of … more →
Why don't I have a willy?: questions from 3 to 5-year-olds
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Why don’t I have a willy? “You are a girl and you have a special private place called a … more →
Discovered during sex by my 4-year-old
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: A group of women were sharing stories about their children and one mentioned that her four-year-old … more →
How are babies made?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: A three-year-old cannot grasp the concept that babies are made or that time existed before they were … more →
Sex play in 3 to 5-year-olds
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: William and Stacey had both recently turned 3 and were from different families. They lived in the sa … more →
Sexual development in 4 to 5-year-olds
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: By age four to five most children will:· Be conscious of how their body functions and how it appears … more →
At what age should I talk to my child about contraception?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: If a 4-5 year-old child finds contraceptives they will be satisfied with a simple explanation, such … more →
My four-year-old daughter seems obsessed with bathrooms.
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: My four-year-old daughter seems obsessed with bathrooms and toilets. She talks about other people … more →
At what age #4: At what age should I talk to my child about sexual abuse?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You want your child to be safe. You want to be able to protect them from danger. But the reality is … more →
What can I do about people gender stereotyping my kids?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Gender stereotyping is common in all societies. You may be concerned that people often tell your lit … more →
My son plays with dolls. Is this OK?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: “My son plays with dolls. Is this ok?” Parents have asked me this and a similar query ab … more →
