| No Images? Click here  How we talk to our kids about masturbation when they’re young has a real impact on how they view and understand sex later. That’s why it’s imperative, despite the awkwardness of the subject, that parents start to talk about body parts and physical touch at a young age.As Kim Cavill, who was a panelist at our “How To Raise A Kid” conference back in November, told reporter Caroline Bologna:“Masturbation is a really important part of human sexuality. It informs our individual conceptions of autonomy, pleasure, identity and intimacy. Trying to discourage, shame or eliminate it does young people a tremendous disservice. Instead of seeing it as a problem to solve, think of it as an opportunity to teach skills and concepts that empower young people to grow into sexually healthy adults.”In Caroline’s piece, she lays out expert-backed guidelines for what to say and how to stay it so your kids will understand. No one said any of this was easy, huh?A programming note: We will be off next Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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