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November 2015

November 21, 2015

I’m dating and my kids saw us kissing…

I'm a widow and have started dating this great guy who my kids just adore....

November 16, 2015

When What is Normal is Declared Sin

I have made many points as to why I take the stances I do in...

November 14, 2015

Now We’re Blaming the Victims?

Michael Otterson recently wrote an article for LDS Newsroom, Understanding the Handbook where he states:...

November 13, 2015

Clarification is Deficient

The First Presidency came out with a 'clarification' letter today regarding the policies that were released...

November 12, 2015

Families Post #5

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Anonymous Last night...

November 12, 2015

Families Post #4

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Alyssa Carlson Paquette...

November 10, 2015

Families Post #3

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Posted Anonymously My...

November 08, 2015

Families Affected by New Policy

I received permission from both Devon & Ashley Gibby and Kate (who I'm leaving last...

November 06, 2015

Mama Dragons Respond to Harmful Announcement

I have permission to publish the following official response drafted by the Mama Dragons Board:...

October 2015

October 28, 2015

A Call for Accepting all Families

Families have been widely varied throughout all of history - from how many children, to...

October 15, 2015

SAMHSA Takes Groundbreaking Position on Conversion Therapy

SAMHSA took an historic position today by releasing the following publication: SAMHSA: Ending Conversion Therapy...

February 2015

February 01, 2015

Respecting Agency in Parenting

I love the following from Chieko N. Okazaki. What wise wisdom from one of our...

September 2014

September 12, 2014

Finding your ACE Score

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study I recommend we familiarize ourselves with. The reality that childhood trauma...

August 2014

August 26, 2014

How do I teach my kids about pornography?

How do you teach your kids about the bad that pornography can do but not...

April 2014

April 25, 2014

My toddler is touching his rectum. Is this normal?

I found your blog and hoped to have you ease my mind. My son is...

April 29, 2013

Part of Panel on Mormon Matters re Virtue

I was recently involved on a panel discussion over at Mormon Matters regarding "virtue." Here...

February 2013

February 22, 2013

Postpartum Depression Podcast

I interview “Sarah,” an LDS mother of four who has a history of depression starting...

February 07, 2013

Miscarriage from an LDS Perspective

Check out my newest podcast interview on Mormon Mental Health looking at miscarriage through a Mormon...

August 2012

August 25, 2012

Great Book for Boys

A long time ago, somebody asked me if I knew any books out there written...

November 2011

November 17, 2011

To circumcise or not to circumcise?

My husband and I just recently had our second child, a son. We were planning...

February 2011

February 15, 2011

My 7 year old won’t stop playing with himself…

I have a son who is about to turn 8 who for the most part...

June 2010

June 14, 2010

Should you start worrying about your child at a certain age?

This was a question asked regarding the latest post on childhood masturbation: Is there a...

June 09, 2010

My Kindergartener struggles with masturbation…

I have a little 5 year old daughter in Kindergarten who struggles with masturbation. Help!!!!...

May 2010

May 19, 2010

How do I teach my kids about sex?

I have been reading through your blog and HIGHLY enjoying it! I've already sent off...

May 11, 2010

Do my siblings know I masturbated?

Here is an answer I gave to someone who was not comfortable posting their question...

December 2009

December 22, 2009

How do we talk to our child about masturbation?

We have reached the point where we need to begin having discussions with our child...

April 2009

April 20, 2009

How do you find “A Parent’s Guide”?

Thank you so much for your well-informed and thoughtful response! (What is an appropriate way...

April 07, 2009

What about masturbation?

What I'd like to know is why masturbation is never mentioned anymore. I believe it's...