The Ripple Effect: 2016 Edition
"I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." ~Mother Theresa It’s hard to believe that 2017 is already here. Am I the only one that feels like the…
The Ripple Effect: 2015 Edition
“I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~Mother Theresa I hope your new year has gotten off to a great start! It's hard to believe the…
How Not to Talk to Your Teens about Love, Sex & Relationships: Korey’s Advice to Parents
For the past seven weeks, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my Conversation with Korey series with all of you, and today it draws to a close. If you’ve been with me from the beginning, you’ll recall that Korey Harris,…
#DadsMatter: Korey Explains How Fatherlessness Leaves Boys Searching…
If you missed last week’s Conversation with Korey post and video on the impact of fatherlessness on girls, I strongly suggest that you read/see it! Korey’s insight was spot on. Not only about how these young ladies are often preyed…
#DadsMatter: Korey Explains How Fatherless Girls Become Easy Prey for Guys
Hopefully by now the Conversation with Korey blog series has sparked honest, open-ended discussions between you and your teen. The practical tips Korey shared last week are great for any guy or girl who’s made a commitment to abstain and…
How to Turn Your Sex Talk into a Vision Board
[caption id="attachment_1971" align="alignright" width="414"] Photo Credit: deb.roby via_flickr cc[/caption] Many students are often surprised to discover that “sex” is only a fraction of what I cover with them in my Sex-Ed classes. I spend a lot of time talking to…
A Real Mom’s Guide to Having the Sex Talk with Her Son
For years parents have sought my advice on how to talk to their kids about sex. Some have even asked me to have “The Talk” with their kids on their behalf. There was no way I could physically speak to…
Worth the Wait! How Will They Know?
Are you old enough to remember the Heinz™ ketchup commercial with the “Anticipation” song? The lyrics were simple, “Anticipation…It’s making me wait.” It took, what seemed like, forever for the ketchup to finally drip from the bottle as the caption read,…
Can You Tell Your Teen to Abstain If You Didn’t?
Daughters of teen moms are three times more likely to become teenage mothers themselves.1 Have you noticed this phenomenon and ever wondered why it happened? Well I certainly have! As a matter of fact, this statistic has always baffled me.…
Date Rape: Lifting the Burden of Secrecy!
Last year, my post to commemorate “Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month” focused on children who were molested or raped as a child by a family member. This year I want to focus on date rape, which is unfortunately a…