tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post1433194366894760492..comments2023-02-20T06:14:02.335-05:00Comments on Life With Sophia: Private PartsMelissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/01797128245750321598noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-80578281383560734882010-05-23T00:26:36.278-04:002010-05-23T00:26:36.278-04:00We also use anatomically correct names for parts, ...We also use anatomically correct names for parts, so when my kindergartener started talking about his wiener and his nuts (sounds like a menu at a baseball game!) I decided it was time to homeschool. Kidding! I know how boys are, and I figure, as long as he knows the real names of parts, he'll be okay.<br /><br />I totally agree on the matter-of-factness as an excellent plan.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025221975648580117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-18878729215098071482010-05-21T14:25:42.134-04:002010-05-21T14:25:42.134-04:00My post is sort of the opposite of yours -- how w...My post is sort of the opposite of yours -- how we use nicknames for private parts and how I feel silly for using the proper terms!<br /><br /><a href="http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2010/05/girls-have-xxx-and-boys-have-yyy.html" rel="nofollow">http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2010/05/girls-have-xxx-and-boys-have-yyy.html</a>bonggamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025772923020014597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-69847160124844500212010-05-21T13:59:40.657-04:002010-05-21T13:59:40.657-04:00It's a good practice to be matter-of-fact abou...It's a good practice to be matter-of-fact about it. The first time I said to Merrick, "There's your erection," Joe looked at me funny, but I think he's come around.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904685858918289036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-36315267649428370642010-05-20T16:37:27.940-04:002010-05-20T16:37:27.940-04:00My parents were very open with me, and I answer al...My parents were very open with me, and I answer all my kids questions totally honestly so far. But I still can't bring myself to talk about vulvas :) My kids have been known to shout "that's mommy's vagina!" though. Grandpa drives a vulva -hah! :)Nicole Peltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07791466101496995936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-11059422967353877472010-05-20T13:18:45.861-04:002010-05-20T13:18:45.861-04:00Your post isn't really so much different from ...Your post isn't really so much different from mine on the subject. My kids know all the terms. It's more the "act" that I'm concerned about. I don't want to freak 'em out. It's a balance btwn honesty and what's appropriate or manageable. <br />Kinda like the rest of parenting!Hip2Housewifehttp://www.hip2housewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-61743448544277919822010-05-20T10:55:57.444-04:002010-05-20T10:55:57.444-04:00Thank you Linsey. I figure she's going to enc...Thank you Linsey. I figure she's going to encounter enough weirdness out there about sex as she grows older. I might as well not add to it!<br /><br />It was a pleasure to meet you at the meetup this past weekend. I look forward to participating in more book club events!Melissa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01797128245750321598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741858745732469046.post-4772782282546902352010-05-20T10:39:17.534-04:002010-05-20T10:39:17.534-04:00Teachable moments everywhere. I love your shame-fr...Teachable moments everywhere. I love your shame-free approach. It is how I was raised and how I'll be raising my kids. <br /><br />Thanks for participating in the SV Moms Group Book Club!Linsey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975844143512412392noreply@blogger.com