What to write

I don't think I've ever thought of myself as a blogger. I do spend a lot of my time talking, but whether or not I actually have anything to say is another thing.

Also whether anyone out there would actually be interested in reading my stories, ideas, rants...well who knows?

I think that I'll stick with various topics for the blog - yes it will still relate back to my business but it will also be a place for me to share ideas, ask opinion and work through issues!

So let's start - I'm hoping I'll get better at writing my thoughts down as we go along!

I've been hearing a lot lately about the topic of sexuality discussions with children. That is whether or not to discuss sexuality with them at all - though some people are very hazy on the details of when to actually discuss it then. My personal opinion is the younger the better - of course with this line I'm age appropriate in my topics and explanations.

My toddler knows that he has a penis, scrotum, testicles...not pee pee, willy, balls, nuts, whiz wang etc. He is able to point the various body parts and explain that only he, mummy, daddy can touch them. My daughter as she grows will also learn that she has a vagina, vulva, labia clitoris and not beaver, front bum, lips etc.

My toddler also knows that it's mummies and daddies who make the babies, not some stork who flies in through the window. He doesn't know the details just yet but he knows that an egg from the mummy and a sperm from the daddy make a baby. As he grows I'll give him more information - I want him to always feel comfortable talking to me about sex, his body and sexuality in general.

I truly believe that children who are exposed and educated to sexuality and the human form will grow into more confident adults. I shower with my toddler and will follow his lead as to when he no longer wants to do this however I always want him to feel comfortable with his own body.

There is also a lot of evidence that says a child who is educated and comfortable with their body will be more likely to talk to someone (parent, doctor, friend) if something is wrong or if someone did something inappropriate. This is due to them again being taught was is accepted and not accepted and gives them the confidence to say no when they need to.

So please parents of children out there - talk to your children. I promise it won't hurt talking about sex (you might go a little red faced) but your children will benefit in the long run and you'll know you're giving them a great start to being a confident adult!

Cheers
xx

Changes

So many changes!!

I've just registered my domain name...that's right folks I now own allybeedesigns.com !!! Yay

I'll be making changes to the website in the coming days (well weeks with two kids!)

I've also created some new products:

Fabric Cubby Houses...

Scrubbies: 

And Bamboo Bibs:

All avaliable through facebook or made it - soon to the website!

Anyway baby is awake xx Got to run!