Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest!
When you find out about a little kid's crush it may be the first time you are learning something "secret" about them. We talk about kid crushes, tweens’ dating habits, and how to talk to your kid if they have their eye on someone.
"My kid says she's dating someone, and she's 9!" Before you send in the cavalry, take a second to learn about all of the different ways kids express affection for one another and how to talk to them about it. We may want to learn the income, prospects, and favorite color of the crush in question, but sometimes it really is okay for kids to have secrets and feel independent in that regard.
In this episode, we discuss:
Here are some links to the resources we discuss in this episode:
Adrienne Wichard-Edds for the Washington Post: Why You Should Permit and Encourage Your Teen to Date
Dian Cheney for Good Housekeeping: So Your Teen is Dating--Now What?
Bonnie J. Rough for the New York Times:The Value of Childhood Crushes
Special thanks to this month's sponsors:
Betabrandhas reinvented comfort and style with their dress yoga pants, and we love ours! Get 30% off your first order when you go toBetabrand.com/LAUGHING.
Daily Harvestdelivers delicious harvest bowls, flatbreads, smoothies, and more, all built on organic fruits and vegetables. Go todailyharvest.com/laughingto get up to $40 off your first box!
Home.Made. Podcastis a terrific new podcast offering stories about the meaning of home in America. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
flowkeylets you learn piano at your own pace. Go toflowkey.com/whatfreshhellto receive 7 days of flowkey Premium for free and 20% off an annual subscription.
Indeedis the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants -- or else you don't pay! Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit through March 31st atindeed.com/laughing.
KiwiCo projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun.Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MOTHERHOOD.
Membrasin is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically-proven feminine moisture formula. Go to membrasinlife.com and use the code FRESH10 to get 10% off.
Nativeproducts keep you feeling and smelling fresh. Get 20% off your first order by going tonativedeo.com/freshor by using the promo codeFRESH.
Paradeunderwear and loungewear are sustainable, size-inclusive, comfortable and fantastic! Go toParade.com/Laughingand use the code LAUGHING for 20% off your first order.
Pelotonhas a workout for every goal, day, and mood: everything from boxing and dance cardio to yoga and meditation. Visitonepeloton.comto learn more.
Prose now makes supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of hair shedding. Get your free in-depth consultation and 15% off your custom hair supplements at prose.com/laughing.
School Toolboxmakes shopping for school supplies for your kids easier– and also creates fundraising opportunities for your school! Find out more atschooltoolbox.com/whatfreshhell.
Thrive Causemeticshigh-performing beauty and skin-care products are made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Get 15% off your first order atthrivecausemetics.com/whatfreshhell.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest!
