This is a sign your baby is growing up! Her classmates are throwing the term boyfriend/girlfriend around and now she’s asking what that is. This might confuse you as you think about what these terms mean when referring to adults. Which will get you thinking about what is ok for your kid to know. Right? Because clearly, and this is ok, your kid is just catching up with this stage of development. So let me share ways you can explain to your 8-yr-old what boyfriends/girlfriends are in a way that is inclusive, invites open communication and builds a deeper connection. We’re pulling from the growth pillar for this one and of course, as usual, if you need more support for your own emotions and needs you are invited to leave your details here. Wanna skip to the good parts? Reasons we may not have already had this convo and why that’s ok (1:30) How to be inclusive and less gendered (4:30) Why it’s important to talk about all the different types of relationships (5:29) Ways to share your experiences to normalise big feelings (7:38) I’d love to hear your stories on how you got on with starting convos about sensitive topics such as explaining what boyfriends and girlfriends are drop me a DM. x Sarah