Posts Tagged ‘Parenting’
3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read MoreWhy the Myth of the ‘Bad Kid’ is Dangerous
Have you ever known a child who was labeled a “bad kid”? It’s a damaging label – and this author saw it happen to a child on day two of kindergarten. Here’s why we need shift the common idea that some kids are just bad.
Read MoreHow Infertility Really Feels – And Why It’s So Different From Common Misunderstandings
“At least it’s not…” The grief of infertility is hard to grasp – and this author has gotten many well-meaning responses that really hurt. Here’s her touching take on what it’s like to struggle with this loss.
Read More3 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Consent and Bodily Autonomy – And How to Fix Them
Many of us send messages that hurt children’s ability to recognize and communicate about when their personal boundaries are violated. Here are some practical, everyday ways to change that.
Read More4 Ways Adults Can Be Allies to Teen Parents
Research shows that we’ve got to change the tone of the conversations we’re having about teen parenthood. Here’s how you can support young families.
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