Leading sex ed program revamped to address needs of today’s students, parents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – One of the leading sex education curricula in the nation has been revised to help schools deliver successful…
Parental influence is one, and possibly the single greatest, of the major factors in determining the sexual behavior of young people. Yet, many parents tell me that they aren’t sure how to begin talking with their child about puberty and…
A concerned parent who is also a teacher contacted me with these great questions about how to talk to her children about the sexual behaviors they are exhibiting…imitating porn. Her situation raised several issues related to exposure to online sexually…
Successful Virtual Sex Ed Several educators have contacted me with their concerns about teaching puberty education to students who are learning at home because of virtual or hybrid classes. Here are 10 tips and strategies for successful virtual sex ed.…
Q & A: Bathroom Privacy A concerned parent contacted me with these great questions about bathroom privacy. The situation raised several issues related to modeling and teaching children some foundational lessons related to healthy sexual development. Dear Puberty Lady, My…
Porn and the Pandemic: The Perfect Storm During the pandemic, people who are sheltering in place have been looking for things to occupy their time. Many have turned to online sexually explicit images (porn, pornography) for entertainment. The pandemic…
Two Big Goals Reached! Always Teaching…Always Learning As a sex educator, of course I am always teaching. Did you know that I am also always learning? As part of my commitment to providing the best sex education for kids, families,…
Do you feel prepared to have “The Talk” with your child? Take a class to get ready and feel more comfortable. Most parents aren’t sure what to say or not say because they’re not trained to talk about puberty. Plus,…
When you begin a project, what is one of the first things you do? You probably gather the tools you will need to do the job. If you don’t have the right tools for the project, it can be frustrating…
Personal Hygiene Habits for Puberty During puberty, your child’s body is changing at a faster rate than any other time in life other than infancy. This happens when their body produces new hormones that tell them to grow into an…
All individuals have many components that make them fully human: physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and sexual. Most parents and other caregivers invest a lot of energy nurturing the development of their child’s body growth, education, friendships, emotional regulation, and…
Read books written for adults alone. Parents and caregivers, read books written for you that can help you get prepared for having ongoing conversations with your kids about puberty, sex, and relationships. Some books can teach adults how to assess…
