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Is it normal for a 7-year-old to show his penis to classmates?
A parent asked me this question after her son’s school principal called her about her son: The school principal called to say my 7-year-old son had “taken his penis out on the bus”. … more →
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Is it normal for a 7-year-old to show his penis to classmates?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 10 months ago: A parent asked me this question after her son’s school principal called her about her son: The … more →
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 →
My 8-year-old wets his bed sometimes. Should I be concerned?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: All children wet their beds occasionally. Bedwetting typically occurs in about 10% of 6-year-olds a … more →
Differences in values
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: Within a family, parents may differ in some of their values, such as whether it is acceptable to be … more →
Values and sexuality #4
frombirthtopuberty wrote 12 months ago: Your child’s need for individuality Your child needs to maintain or achieve a sense of being a separ … more →
Keeping children safe from abuse #2
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You want to keep your children safe protect them from abuse. But the reality is you can’t always be … more →
Keeping children safe from bullying, sexual harassment and sexual abuse #1
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You want to keep your child safe in many potentially risky situations. Teaching your toddler the rul … more →
Can I wear make-up?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Connie would not allow her daughter Anna (9 years) to wear make-up. “You’re too young. We’ll t … more →
Early sexual development in children
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You will have seen reports in the media that children are reaching sexual maturity earlier than prev … 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 →
What's a wet dream?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: For a 5-9-year-old you could answer: “Some boys have wet dreams when they go through puberty. … more →
What's a condom? What's the pill?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: These are questions asked by 5-9-year-olds. A frank open discussion at this age will show that it is … more →
7-year-old son: "Can I marry Johnny when I grow up?"
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frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: This question was asked by a seven-year-old boy, who was devastated when his mother told him he coul … more →
Learning about gender: Why do boys have a penis? Why do girls have a vagina?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Tracey, 5, was being teased at school by boys chanting, “Tracey’s got a vagina, Tracey’s got a vagin … more →
Sex play between stepchildren
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Sexual behaviour between stepchildren can be an issue when stepfamilies are formed and both new part … more →
My six-year-old son looks at porn with his friends. What should I do?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: A mother shared her concern with me about this situation: I was shocked to find my six-year-old son … more →
School sex education #3: Will teachers impose their values on my child?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: As a parent you may be concerned that teachers will impose their own values when they are teaching s … more →
School sex education #2: How will I know if the school has a good sex education program?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: A good sex education program gives you the chance to talk to the teachers about the topics to be cov … more →
Naming parts of the body
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Ben, a 7-year-old, was asked by his teacher how he could tell the difference between a girl and a bo … more →
