Preparing Dad: Tween

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Explaining the "Birds and the Bees" to My 12 Year Old

I am really struggling with the idea of sitting my 12 year boy down and explaining things about his body, puberty and other things. My husband insists that he is going to talk to him but I have patiently waited for two years and he has yet to do it. He claims that he is just going to bring it up in casual conversation. It does not appear this approach is working. As a parent I feel I have a responsiblity to my son to inform him of what is happening to his body, his voice and sex. My son is going to the 7th grade next school year and I...

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12 Year Old Daughter Swearing

It has come to my attention my 12 year old puberty driven daughter has taken up swearing. I have recently heard her using the "F" word and almost fell over in shock. I was wondering if there are any suggestions that will help get the point across that swearing makes you look stupid and is disrespectful.