Is your 11-year-old ready for his or her school’s teaching about sex? In many secular school systems in the Western world there is teaching on sex from the beginning grades. In 5th grade, however, it is particularly important for you … Continue reading
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Talking with teens about social media
When you talk with your teens about social media, what should you talk about? Is it enough to make sure that they know how to be safe online and the importance of protecting their privacy? No, say the folks at … Continue reading →
Gender dysphoria: What you need to know Part II
There are other vital bits of information about the treatment of gender dysphoria that you may not be given and that may not appear in promotional literature. Do you know that … There are serious side effects of “transitioning” (fast … Continue reading →
Gender dysphoria: What you need to know Part I
What should you do if your son believes he is actually a girl, or your daughter is convinced that she is really a boy? To whom do you look for advice when you have to make this decision — a … Continue reading →
What if my daughter believes she’s really a boy?
Many parents these days are asking this question. What should they do? Should they ignore their daughter’s feelings — even if they see that she is unhappy? Even if she could become suicidal? Wouldn’t it be better to accept her … Continue reading →
Teens, Sleep, and Pandemic Breakdown
We talk about social media “addiction” and the need to help teens take control of their screen time. Now, with the stay-at-home requirement because of COVID-19, they must also do their school work online and their only option for socializing … Continue reading →