Tag: consent

  • As the Mom of Boys, Here’s What I Hope They’ll Learn

    home insemination kit Life with my little guys is simply delightful. Their boundless affection is so easy to encourage. My sons adore their mom — they tackle me with hugs and shower me with kisses. Their playful antics, like shaking their little bottoms in joy or laughing at their own bodies, fill our home with…

  • Toxic Masculinity Affects Everyone: Let’s Work Together to Change It

    home insemination kit With the ongoing discussions surrounding sexual assault and misconduct in the news, I’ve been reflecting on my role as a parent to a son. No parent intends to raise their child to become someone who contributes to a culture of disrespect and aggression. Yet, stories about figures like Alex Johnson and Sam…

  • My Little One Won’t Be Sitting on Santa’s Lap This Year

    home insemination kit Hey friends, let’s chat about something that’s been on my mind this holiday season. It’s that time of year again, and normally, we’d be heading to the mall for our annual Santa photo op. But this year? Nope, not happening. You’ve probably heard the buzz around the #metoo movement, right? It’s truly…

  • Should We Require Kids to “Give Auntie a Hug and Kiss”?

    home insemination kit It’s that time of year again when the debate arises about whether we should require our kids to “give Auntie a hug and kiss.” Recently, many parents are leaning towards the idea that it’s not right to force their children into physical displays of affection if they’re not comfortable. Rather than insisting…

  • Tracey Ellis Smith Wrote A ‘Children’s Book’ To Explain Harassment To Men

    home insemination kit In light of the recent wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations that have emerged from the #metoo movement, many men are left scratching their heads, wondering how to avoid being a total jerk. To help clear up the confusion, actress Tracey Ellis Smith decided to pen a book aimed at educating…

  • Why We Don’t Make Our Kids Give Hugs

    home insemination kit You know that moment when your little one is shy and burrows their face into your shoulder? Picture this: my toddler, Lucy, did just that when we met her grandparents after a long six-month gap. They were excited, but Lucy? Not so much. As they reached out for her, I could practically…

  • Hey There, Parents of Girls!

    home insemination kit Let’s have a chat about something that’s been bothering me lately. You know what? It’s really not our job to police how our daughters dress. Seriously, we shouldn’t be the ones telling them not to wear something “too sexy.” It’s also not our responsibility to constantly remind them about the dangers of…