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- Disability Is Expensive at Every Income Level — Raising a child with a disability comes with ongoing costs that show up in every aspect of life, including healthcare, c
- This Monkey Business is Bananas! — Ever seen economists use monkeys and bananas to explain tariffs? I watched Primate Economics, a three video YouTube chan
- 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Child’s Immunity (and even yours!) — Sick of runny noses and missed school? I've put together 5 practical ways to boost your child's immune system naturally,
- Finding time to exercise with small kids — Struggling to find time to exercise with small kids? Speaking as a busy working mom of two, I share practical tips for w
- How to shift your exercise routine over the summer — Busy summer schedule? As a mom of two, I walk you through how to shift your exercise routine over the summer with real l
- Why Pleasure After Birth Matters (even if you’re exhausted) — Feeling too exhausted for sex after birth is normal. In this post I explain why pleasure after birth matters and give ge
- How Should Parents Talk to Kids About Sex? A Chicago Sex Therapist Shares Guidance — Struggling with how to talk to kids about sex? As a Chicago sex therapist I guide parents through age-appropriate sex ed
- I’m Overwhelmed With Credit Cards And Bank Account Bonuses — Overwhelmed by credit card bonuses and bank account signup offers? I treated them like a part time job for years, openin
- Prepare Your Relationship for New Baby — Worried about how a baby will change your marriage? Here are 5 things to consider to prepare your relationship for new b
- What You Should Teach Your Baby About S-E-X — Curious what to teach your baby about sex and when to start? I guide parents through developmentally appropriate sex edu
- When Should Kids Start Learning About Sex and Consent? — When should kids start learning about sex and consent? California's new affirmative consent education law for public hig
- 10 Things Parents Should Do to Prepare Their Daughters for Puberty — Got a daughter heading into middle school? I offer 10 practical steps to prepare your daughter for puberty, including wh
- Why Parents Fear ‘The Talk’ and What Kids Want Out of It — What if 'the talk' could feel less awkward and more honest? I tell Rhonda Johnson's story, how abstinence-only school le
- How to Normalize Talking to Your Kids About Pleasure — Bold history meets practical advice. As a sex ed educator I revisit Joycelyn Elders' 1993 moment and show how to talk to
- Signs That Puberty Is for Real Happening — Noticing mood swings, growth spurts or new body hair, wondering how to know if your pre-teen is going through puberty? I
- Sex Educators Are Not ‘Grooming’ Your Kids—But That’s What Conservatives Would Have You Believe — A single Facebook post ignited months of hate. As a sexual health educator I recount Kerri Isham's story, how an out of
- Some Top-Notch Middle Grade Fiction That Sneaks in Sex Ed — Want middle grade books that teach puberty without awkward lectures? I've been screening chapter books for my tween, fla
- What to Do With Cash Gifts for Your Kids — Got cash gifts for your kids and not sure what to do? Here's how I handle cash gifts for my kids with a simple plan: spl
- The Sign That a Child's Periods Are on Their Way — Feeling lost and scared when my period first arrived is why I wrote this practical guide. I walk parents through first p
- Help! I walked inn on my Child Masturbating - What should I do? — Walked in on your child masturbating and felt panicked? I guide parents through calm, age appropriate responses with fiv
- A Guide to choosing the best types of deodrant for your child — Wondering which deodorant is best for your child, or what deodorant is safe for pre-teens? I guide you through roll-on,
- Helping Your Preteen Understand and Navigate Pimples — Surprising fact: pimples can hit confidence harder than you think. In this post I explain why puberty pimples happen, of
- Help! My Child Asked Me What The Number 69 Means. What Should I Do? — That awkward moment when my child asked what 69 means pushed me to write six practical steps for parents. I explain how
- Mum or Dad "What's Pornography?" — Picture this, your child asks "What is pornography" at a sporting match. In this post I give age appropriate scripts and
- Mum or Dad "Why do people have Sex?" — How to answer when your child asks "Why do people have sex?" Practical, calm scripts for parents and pre-teens. I give a
- Mum or Dad "What is Masturbation?" — Answering "What is masturbation?" can feel awkward. In this post I give a calm, age-appropriate script for pre-teens, ti
- Mum or Dda "What is a Tampon?" and "How do you put a tampon in?" — Curious question from your child about tampons? As a mum and sexual health teacher I explain what a tampon is, what hole
- Mum or Dad "What is a Period?" and "When will I know that my first period is about to start?" — Ever been asked, What is a period? I give a calm, kid-friendly script for how to answer when your child asks what is a p
- Mum or Dad "What is a Condom?" — Ever had a child ask 'Is that a condom?' mid party? I share a calm script for how to answer what is a condom, clear phra
- Mum or Dad "What is a Wet Dream?" — Ever had a child ask, what is a wet dream? I give a calm, age appropriate script to explain nocturnal emissions and noct
- Sex education for 18 year olds — Ready for the launch into adulthood? I walk you through sex education for 18 year olds with scripts, a printable sex ed
- Sex education for 17 year olds — Need clear scripts for awkward talks? I'm a sex educator offering practical sex education for 17 year olds, with mini sc
- Sex education for 16 year olds — Worried about how to talk to a 16 year old about sex? I guide parents through sex education for 16 year olds, covering c
- Guide to sex education for 15 year olds — Worried about how to talk to a 15 year old about sex? In this practical guide I give short scripts, consent tools, contr
- Sex education for 14 year olds — Need a practical plan for sex education for 14 year olds? Short, doable scripts show what to say, do or click. I walk yo
- Sex education for 13 year olds — Want clear, practical sex education for 13 year olds that actually works? I provide age appropriate sex ed guidance with
- Sex education for 12 year olds — Puberty feels messy. Here’s a clear, age-appropriate sex education for 12 year olds guide with short puberty talk script
- Sex education for eleven year olds — Need a calm plan for sex education for eleven year olds? I guide parents through puberty for 11 year olds with age-appro
- Sex education for ten year olds — Worried about talking to a ten year old about sex? I walk you through what to teach 10 year olds and age-appropriate sex
- Sex education for nine year olds — Puberty is coming sooner than you think, and a calm first chat matters. I wrote an age-appropriate guide to sex educatio
- Sex education for eight year olds — Worried about talking puberty with an eight year old? I lay out clear, age-appropriate sex education for eight year olds
- Sex education guide for seven year olds — Got a seven year old asking big questions? I guide you through age-appropriate sex education for seven year olds with si
- Sex education for six year olds — Concrete questions need straight answers. As a sex educator, I guide parents through sex education for six year olds wit
- Sex education for five year olds — Worried about sex education for five year olds? I walk parents through how to talk about bodies with five year olds and
- Sex education for four year olds — Curious how to teach consent to preschoolers without panic? In this post I guide parents through sex education for four
- Sex education for three year olds — Curiosity blooms at three. I guide parents through sex education for three year olds with short, shame-free scripts, cor
- Sex education for one year olds (12-24 months) — Tiny moments matter. I guide parents through sex education for one year olds (12-24 months), with everyday conversation
- Sex education for two year olds (24-36 months) — Want a simple, loving plan for sex education for two year olds? This post for parents of 24-36 months gives scripts, cor
- Penis and foreskin care: From babies to teens — Confused about penis and foreskin care for kids? I wrote a practical primer on penis anatomy, baby penis care and foresk
- Sex education for babies (0-12 months) — Curious how to begin sex education for babies 0-12 months without overthinking? I guide you through practical, age-appro