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: Sex Education Resources
How to discuss puberty before it happens
The onset of puberty is happening faster and faster, among girls and boys. As parents, we need to try to do everything we can to slow this onset. Why? Here’s a quick list: Earlier puberty has been associated with deleterious long-term health outcomes. These include: metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes increased… Continue reading How to discuss puberty before it happens
‘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)
Being proactive vs. reactive in discussing issues with our children
I saw this recent post in one of the Facebook Christian parenting groups I’m a part of: Why can’t kids have just plain innocent park time anymore? My mother in law took my 11 year old and 3 year old to the park. Apparently my daughter met a 10 year old there and this girl… Continue reading Being proactive vs. reactive in discussing issues with our children
MPE homeschool conference workshop
As a longtime Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) volunteer and staff member, I really enjoyed giving a workshop session at its homeschool conference and curriculum fair on March 31-April 1. The workshop session was called, “How Do I Teach Sex Ed In My Homeschool?” “I can’t wait to tell my children all about the birds and… Continue reading MPE homeschool conference workshop
‘The Talk’ series (Review)
Ever wanted a “grab-and-go” series on Christian sex ed that’s tailored across multiple ages and stages of childhood? Well, you have a great option in Luke and Trisha Gilkerson’s “The Talk” series! So far we’ve started with the earliest book, “The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality.” Several of my homeschool… Continue reading ‘The Talk’ series (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
‘But Mom, Why Do I Need To Wait To Have Sex?’
If your children are still in the Grammar Stage of their sex education (between 0-6 years of age), the question of waiting to have sex – or why sex is something only for adults or grown-ups – may naturally come up. If it does, don’t panic! This can be a very healthy and important conversation… Continue reading ‘But Mom, Why Do I Need To Wait To Have Sex?’
How to incorporate sex ed into your daily routine
Sex education doesn’t have to be a scary, nail-biting, dreadful “talk” that happens as a knee-jerk reaction to questions your child asks (or things your child sees). Instead, try to keep it a part of your daily routine as much as possible! If you’ve never had the opportunity to see sexual education as a normal part… Continue reading How to incorporate sex ed into your daily routine
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