The month of September is a time when we are getting back into the swing of things. School has started back, and families are beginning and reestablishing routines as well as getting comfortable with new norms. All this activity is taking place as it has for countless families over the years, with the added caveat of everyone trying to return to normalcy amidst the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic.
The goals of this webinar focused on discussing strategies for speaking to children about sex, sexuality, pornography, and interaction with their peers. This event emphasized ways for parents to recognize how to have sensitive but needed conversations with children on these important topics. We discussed the importance and difference between parents-caregivers and other caring adults and the impact of different roles adults play in a young person’s life and how each role can have a positive impact on the development of young people in regard to their development and identity. We also reviewed the impact of social media and its relationship with pornography and social media’s role in modern youth life.
By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected] Pesky fees for various products and services (e.g., cell phones, travel bookings, tickets, ATM withdrawals, and bank/investment accounts) can take a big chunk out of household budgets. This is especially true for military families who move frequently and may need to pay fees for…
Instances of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and family violence can be very damaging to all of those involved. These issues can often be life-threatening to those experiencing the abuse and detrimental to their physical and mental health. Additionally, domestic violence within couples and families is not an easy obstacle to overcome. It often takes time to work with all family members involved to maintain safety.
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