June 2014: The Birds and the Bees
Is sex a “three letter word”? It would seem so! There are so many taboos and embarrassing issues when dealing with the topic, even though it’s a normal and natural part of life. This month we share ways parents can approach sex education for children of all ages, from the little ones to the teens. And it seems that we parents barely have time to accomplish that, when – surprise! – our children hit adolescence and start choosing partners and exploring their sexuality. Our writers share their experiences with their own teenaged kids; furthermore we learn how, as parents, we can support our child if she or he is gay. We also explain an important topic for the parents of girls: the cervical cancer vaccine. There is so much more in this June issue, so have a look around and feel free to join in the conversation or leave us feedback.
As the birds are singing, flowers are blossoming and – to complete the idyllic picture – the lambs are frolicking in the fields, we hope you are enjoying the days as spring turns into summer. And really, what better time is there to discuss the birds and the bees?
Features:
What If My Child Is Gay?
Sex and the Sixteen-Year-Old
Protecting Your Daughter Against Cervical Cancer
Too Much Freedom Can Be a Burden
Talking to Your Children About Sex
Columns:
Crafty Kids | Printing Fun
Education Matters | Sexuality and Relationship Education
Expat Corner | Let’s Talk About Sex: Giggling with Girlfriends
Family Health | Teenage Sex And Relationships
Fathering | Go Ask Your Mom!
In the Kitchen | The Bees and The Cows: Spiced Honey and Fresh Ricotta
La Leche League | Breastfeeding-compatible Birth Control
Out & About | The Birds and the Bees, the Butterflies and the Bats
Recommended Reading | Girl Stuff by Kaz Cooke and Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph
Third Culture Matters | Swiss Firebugs, Beagles and Ikea Crocodiles
Twinville | Daddy’s Little Girls
Don’t forget to check out What’s On for June and July 2014
2014 June Issue Contributors
Coordinating Editors: Andrea Snashall, Dina El Halaby
Writers: Beth Brupbacher, Karen Clayton, Tanya Deans, Gina Dunn, Penny Fraser, Tammy Furey, Dina El Halaby, Lianne George, Jahura Hossain, Joanna Koch, Karin Mohler, Teresa Müller, Monica Shah, Andrea Snashall, Frances Suter, Brian Wilson, Michelle Wright
Copyeditors: Carol McDonald, Liz Le Feuvre. Kate Ashton
Illustrators: Lara Friedrich, Susana Gutierrez, Laura Munteanu, Albina Nogueira
Proofreaders: Andrea Snashall, Mary Bider
Illustration Coordinators: Laura Munteanu, Albina Nogueira
Logo: Suzanne Evans–Ackermann
Communication: Claire Petersen, Andrea Snashall
Webmaster / Layout Designer: Tanya Deans
Web Designer: Maximilian Wulf
Website Moderator: Andrea Snashall
Facebook Page Moderators: Tanya Deans, Jahura Hossain, Andrea Snashall
Advertising Coordinator: Iliana Eichholzer
Finance: Mary Bider
