eaching Children Modesty: Moving Past “Modest Is Hottest”

One day while I was teaching my college-level writing class I wrote on the board...Read more

Why Having “The Talk” Is an Ongoing Process

When parents ask, “When should I talk to my kids about sex?” I reiterate Elder...Read more

Preparing for Puberty

New Beginnings As the youngest child in my family, by the time I hit...Read more

Confronting Child Sexual Abuse

Here at ChelomLeavitt.com we enjoy focusing on the many positive elements of sex, including how...Read more

Early and Often: Talking to Your Young Child about Sex

On one occasion, a mom asked me when and what to tell her 8-year-old daughter...Read more

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Even–When it Makes You Nervous

I didn’t grow up in a family that talked much about sex. To be quite...Read more

When Getting a Babysitter Is Hard: Date Night at Home for Couples with Young Kids

Every Friday night for as long as I can remember, my husband and I have...Read more

Restaurant Hop Date Night Idea

Every Sunday night I sit down and fill out my weekly planner, making sure that...Read more

Nourish Your Relationship With a Date Night In

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ―...Read more

Getting in Sync on Date Night

When I got married 24 years ago, I asked my grandmothers to tell me how...Read more

Date Night at the Museum

Even though my husband and I both agree that I love art more than he...Read more

When Boredom Hits–Sparks vs. Embers

Sex is often said to be the barometer of the entire relationship, so what happens...Read more