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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 →
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 →
Children exploring their sexual differences
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: Continuing our discussion of values and sexuality, this post is about clarifying your own values as … 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 →
Breast size and confidentiality
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: Kelly (11 years) told her mother Catherine she was worried that one of her breasts was getting bigge … more →
Values and sexuality #4
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: Your child’s need for individuality Your child needs to maintain or achieve a sense of being a separ … more →
Values and sexuality #3
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: In the last two posts I’ve used David and Louise’s case to illustrate the issues that can deve … more →
Values and sexuality #2
frombirthtopuberty wrote 12 months ago: In the previous post I introduced the case of David and Louise who were very happy with the birth of … more →
Values, attitudes, sexuality and family dynamics #1
frombirthtopuberty wrote 12 months ago: David and Louise were very happy with the birth of Ben, their first child. Ben seemed to give them a … more →
Sexual behavior between stepchildren #2
frombirthtopuberty wrote 12 months ago: In the previous post we outlined some of the behaviors and issues that may arise between stepchildre … more →
Sexual behavior between stepchildren #1
frombirthtopuberty wrote 12 months ago: Sexual behavior between stepchildren can be an issue when stepfamilies are formed and both new partn … more →
Mixed messages about sexuality
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Marla , nine years old, asks her mother, ‘I want to start shaving my legs, like the other girl … 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 →
Menstruation - daughters first period #2
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Your daughter may wonder what her period will be like and worry that it may start with a flood in th … more →
Menstruation - daughters first period #1
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: I wanted my daughter to feel really special when her period started, and to feel that it is an impor … more →
Puberty - how can I help my daughter and son manage the changes?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Changes during puberty can leave young people feeling uneasy and confused. Give them lots of reassur … 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 →
What is the right time to start having sex?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: In answering this question from a 9 to 12-year-old you could start like this: “The right time … more →
Overheard my 4-year-old tell his playmate: “Give me a blowjob.”
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: I happened to be passing the kid’s bedroom when I overheard my 4-year-old James saying to his friend … more →
