One of our church’s pastors recently recommended “The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century” by Louise Perry. I made some time to read it this week, and I really enjoyed it! A few surprises: Louise, based in the UK, is definitely not writing this from a conservative/evangelical/Christian… Continue reading ‘The Case Against the Sexual Revolution’ (Review)
Category: Rhetoric Stage (ages 16+)
‘Sound of Freedom’ movie (Review)
This week we watched the “Sound of Freedom” movie starring Jim Caviezel, and I’m definitely adding it to our list of recommended sex education resources! To see a review of the actual movie, feel free to read this link to The Lion’s publication: ” ‘Sound of Freedom’ resonates at soul level, could help end human… Continue reading ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie (Review)
What should I let my kids watch/eat? Parental controls & other matters
If your child is older than 2, you’ve probably thought about this at least once: what should I let my child watch and/or eat? Where do I set boundaries, parental controls, and more? Am I being too strict or too lenient in my approach? Families who are co-parenting have an additional set of questions to… Continue reading What should I let my kids watch/eat? Parental controls & other matters
5 Sex Ed and Parenting (Or Co-Parenting) Tips
An anonymous post on a Facebook parenting group – a local moms group in my area – recently involved sex education, even if the anonymous poster may not have seen it that way. To summarize, this mom was upset because a YouTube commercial had mentioned a certain type of deodorant designed to eliminate certain odors,… Continue reading 5 Sex Ed and Parenting (Or Co-Parenting) Tips
‘Mara: Daughter of the Nile’ (Review)
Sheftu was so amazed at seeing the same slave girl for the fourth time that day – and here on this ship, of all unlikely places – that at first he could say nothing at all. Then he noticed her strong, deep breathing, her narrowed eyes and her quivering readiness for flight, and realized that… Continue reading ‘Mara: Daughter of the Nile’ (Review)
‘Unplanned Grace’ (Review)
Approaching the issue of unplanned pregnancy with love and compassion opens doors and creates conversations in a way that judgment and shame never could. Offering resources, education, and support empowers women and men to make life-affirming decisions for themselves and their children.” This book, “Unplanned Grace” by Brittany Smith and Natasha Smith, came into my… Continue reading ‘Unplanned Grace’ (Review)
How Do I Give ‘The Sex Talk’ Across Multiple Ages & Grades?
Someone once asked me what to do if they want to speak to some of their older children about sexual matters, but some of their younger children happen to be hanging around as well. What’s a mom of multiple kiddos to do? Delay one child’s sexual education for a better time – maybe introduce it as more… Continue reading How Do I Give ‘The Sex Talk’ Across Multiple Ages & Grades?
‘Transgender to Transformed’ (Review)
Wow, I am still reeling (in a good way) after reading through Laura Perry’s book, Transgender to Transformed: A Story of Transition That Will Truly Set You Free. What an amazing testimony of redemption and grace upon grace. I don’t normally cry when reading books, but I did when reading this one – several times! … Continue reading ‘Transgender to Transformed’ (Review)
5 Powerful Sex Ed Tips You May Have Never Heard Before
Do you face challenges in introducing a Christian sex education to your children? Many families may just not know how to go about the topic if they never saw it modeled in their own homes growing up. From my own experience, I’ve compiled a list of powerful sex education tips that I saw modeled from… Continue reading 5 Powerful Sex Ed Tips You May Have Never Heard Before
When to start a Christian sex education
As parents, we can see the wisdom in passing on real-life skills to our children. For example, we want them to be financially literate, socially adept, independent in running their own households, and so forth. And yes, I would imagine that we all want them to be knowledgeable about sex. The big question is: At… Continue reading When to start a Christian sex education