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“But how did the baby get in there?”

My three year old loves it when we tell her stories at bedtime. Once I decided to tell her the story of when her little brother was born. My story basically explained that there was a baby growing in mommy’s tummy and … Continue reading

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How to talk to your teens about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

“Wow! He’s taller than you!” Recently, I have heard this so often about my 12 year-old son.  Yes, he is shooting past me in height. My little baby is now a pre-teen!  I feel the same as any parent: he … Continue reading

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How to talk to your children about S-E-X

Is it finally time for that dreaded conversation about the birds and the bees? When is the right time to talk to your children about sex? How do you go about it?

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Hey Mom & Dad … Where do babies come from?

Children are curious and ask A LOT of questions. Often where there is a child asking a question, there is a parent nearby who is patiently answering these questions. That is until they ask about … (cue horror movie music … Continue reading

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