Communication. The biggest stumbling block in any relationship. How we speak to each other, both verbally and nonverbally, can either make or break our connections. Making sure that we are speaking the right language is a good place to start. It is especially helpful if we are speaking the right love language. Several years ago, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book entitled The Five Love Languages. This bestseller has since revolutionized the way that thousands of couples relate to one another (including me and my husband). Since then he has written several different versions of this teaching specifically geared towards
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One of the most anxiety- producing topics of discussion among parents is that of sex education. The most frequently asked question I hear is “When is the right age to have “the talk?”” My answer: This conversation begins when your children are very young. Sex education begins with teaching your little ones the appropriate names for all of their body parts. Yes, it seems very clinical, but it sure eliminates a lot of confusion and awkward conversations later on. It is only embarrassing if we make it embarrassing. We also need to be helping our little ones develop good hygiene