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Puberty

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How to Talk to 7-10 Year Olds About Their Bodies

Childhood is often marked with frequent ‘why’ questions, so it’s appropriate to consider how we’ll share God’s design with these curious minds under our care.

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Talking To Your Son About Puberty

Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.

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What to Do When Young Kids Masturbate

On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as awkward as it is, ignoring the topic won’t make it go away.

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Help Your Teen Overcome Overwhelming and Powerful Sexual Thoughts

We can look at statistics all day, but the true stories that impact real people often contain the deepest impact. In a moment, we’ll follow the paths of two young men who recall their experiences, which are affected by the navigation of sexual thoughts. As you read, consider how you might process these situations, your …

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How and When Should I Begin Sex Education with my Child?

Sex education can be intimidating. Yet, God created sex. Find more ways to teach healthy sexuality to your children.

What Do I Do When My Preteen Daughter Hits Puberty?

My daughter hit puberty before other girls. What should I do to help her?

Navigating Your Preteen’s Body Changes

As adolescents undergo changes to their bodies, they will need to understand what’s happening, develop a positive body image and care for themselves.

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Preparing Our Daughters for Womanhood

In today’s world filled with social media and outside influences, mothers often struggle to connect with their daughters as they enter the confusing preteen and teen years.

What Do I Do When My Daughter Starts Her Period?

My preteen daughter started her period. What should I do now? How do I approach this conversation with her?

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3-2-1 Launch! Three Keys To Helping Kids Launch into the Teen Years

Learn how to prepare for the upcoming transition in your preteen’s life. Understand these three keys to helping your kids launch into this next stage of life.

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Tween and Teen Development

Tweens and teens experience many physical and emotional changes that can be confusing for parents. Dr. Meg Meeker explains those changes and offers tips for parents to respond effectively so their sons and daughters can thrive during their teenage years.

What is Abstinence

What Is Abstinence? Conversations with Our Kids

Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.

Talk to Your Kids About Sex

It may be uncomfortable, but the stakes are high. And your teen needs to hear the truth. From you.

Puberty: The ‘Page’ Stage

Help your son make sense of the confusion puberty can cause.

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Talking About Sex and Puberty with Your Kids

As a parent, you are the best person to educate your child about sexuality. However, our children’s culture poses threats to a biblical perspective on sexuality.

Early Adolescence: Why It’s Tough

Puberty, mood swings and social tensions will play major roles in an adolescent’s life.