TikTok I’ve always firmly believed that from a child’s earliest days, there are age-appropriate ways you can and should talk to them about complicated issues, including sex. Bodily autonomy and consent, proper anatomy and more are fundamentals… but where and when do we start? How do we know what’s age appropriate? TikTok creator Kathleen Hema (@thekathleenhema), a former sex educator who now offers sex ed advice to parents, has some advice for parents of 5-year olds that might be useful to get you started. Start Knocking First “I would be making it a habit and showing them that I am...
My Aging Parents Shocked Me By Walking Away From Our Relationship
LB Studios/Connect Images/Getty Images If I were a sandwich, I’d be a warm, sturdy grilled cheese: holding together the people I love, making sure everyone is cared for. That’s what it means to be part of the “sandwich generation” — balancing the needs of young children while also stepping into the role of supporting aging parents. It’s a responsibility many of us take on with love, even when it’s complicated. But for me that expected role was never fully mine to claim. Not because I wasn’t willing, but because my parents made a choice to walk away. The anticipated role...
Melissa Tate's '90s Mom Meals Are A Beacon Of Love & Comfort On Instagram
Family dinner was one of the things I always looked forward to the most about having my own family. In so many of my favorite sitcoms and movies and books, big conversations and life moments happened around the dinner table, and I wanted so much for my kids to have these huge food memories and to feel all the stress and worries of the day melt when we all sat down together. I wanted the Norman Rockwell family dinner, the quality time, the coziness — I wanted to be the mom who managed to get it all done every day...
Universal Mardi Gras Needs To Be On Your Family Vacation Radar
Universal Orlando As someone who absolutely adores New Orleans, I have no hesitation in saying that Mardi Gras is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. And while NOLA does an incredible job of creating family-friendly events for kids, I totally understand when a parent decides to hold off on taking their kids to the area during Mardi Gras or Carnival season. There’s a lot going on, and a lot of it is very… grown-up. But if you want your kids to get a really cool taste of Mardi Gras that’s safe, fun, and super festive, let...