My mom, my 3 year-old, and I waited in line to have our Costco haul checked at the door. I didn't think about my mom handling the receipt until after the employee drew a strong, green line across it. My son reached his hand out for the receipt, then flipped it over expectantly. … [Read more...]
It’s Not About the Shorts: Navigating the Cultural War Over Girls’ Bodies
Kristen Hewitt started an honest and important discussion on her blog recently, explaining to readers "Why Our Girls Don't Wear Short Shorts." She expressed dismay over the sexualized shorts sold to young girls and the pressure our daughters face to wear bottoms that don't "keep … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Fear The Talk
"Wait. Mom? Have you and Dad had sex?" My 9 year-old son caught me off guard recently with this innocent question. His older sister smiled, then pointed at herself and her brother. I responded, "At least four times." His eyes widened and then we all laughed. And moments like … [Read more...]
What I learned When I Introduced My Kids to Guns
Last Saturday, my awesome friend, Sharon, invited my family over to her home to learn how to handle, store, and use firearms. I was momentarily hesitant, but I recognized this as an excellent opportunity for my kids to safely explore an interest in firearms. This is the story of … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Consent: Teaching Consent to Our Kids
It feels as though a new sexual misconduct allegation arrives in my news inbox each morning. Inevitably, these stories are followed by people crying, "No. Not him!" and perpetrators half apologizing while they insist that they didn't know any better. Crime report data tells us … [Read more...]
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