Six conversations to have with your teen about sexuality
Is there a more difficult hot-button topic for Christian teens today than issues of sexuality? Secular culture has their own version of “good news”:…
How young is too young for my kids to have a boyfriend or girlfriend?
Dear Mattsons: How young is too young for my kids to have a boyfriend or girlfriend? What are suggested guidelines to put in place to help them build…
Engaging critical conversations about pornography
Hearing the word “porn” can make us want to shout “la la la la" with our fingers in our ears. But with the infiltration of pornography through the…
Talking to your high schooler about sex
Purity is not an accomplishment. It is primarily a relationship with the one who is Pure: Jesus. The pursuit of purity is marked by prayer,…
Talking to your middle schooler about sex
At its root, “conversation” means to “turn with” or “dwell with.” It’s not about crafting the perfect moment to have a one-time, high-pressure sex…
Talking to your elementary aged child about sex
“Because of the society we live in, the consequences of avoiding these conversations far outweigh the consequences of giving too much information…
When should I start talking to my kids about sex?
“When should I start talking to my kids about sex?” We always answer that question with another question—When does the world start talking to your…
Talking with your kids about dating and relationships
My daughter, Monica, came home one day after grammar school and announced, “When I see boys I want to hug them and kiss them.” Then the question,…
Reapproaching purity culture as a parent
When we talk about “purity culture” in the Church, it’s often followed by stories of hurt, anger, and regret. So, what is purity culture, and why…
