Has your daughter recently experienced the onset of her menstrual cycle, and have you taken the time to assist her in learning how to insert a tampon or provided her with detailed instructions on how to do so? Navigating this new phase can be a scary and intimidating experience for many young girls, but it certainly doesn't have to be filled with anxiety or fear. With the right guidance and encouragement, this process can become a much more manageable and even empowering aspe

Spring is almost here and questions about crushes or dating seem to be popping up in every classroom I am in. Below are some tips to engage your middle schooler (or high schooler) in a conversation. Remember, dating does not necessarily mean sexually active - before high school only 3-4% of graduating 8th graders are sexually active nationally and in the SF Bay Area it is lower than that (thank you comprehensive sex education!). Building a close, trusting bond with your chi

I hope you enjoyed the first part of the conversation starters. To continue the conversations add these questions to your next dinner table conversation or carpool: What personality trait has gotten you into trouble? What would you be your absolute perfect day? What do you think makes a good friend? If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Is it ever okay to lie to someone, even if it is a small one? Who is the funniest person you know? What would be a great flavor

Add these conversation starters to your regular carpool or dinner table discussions - it is a great way to get your kids talking. Some tips: Allow all responses, even if they are defensive, serious, sad or just plain funny and silly. The point is to get them talking and remember that how your child responds is a great source of information about how your child is feeling - so keep the conversation going and continue to stay in the moment and be curious. The questions below