Dr. Lea Lis

Keeping your child safe from unwanted sexual advances is a process that starts early in life, from the moment they learn the proper terms for their genitals and about appropriate interactions with other. The conversation about boundaries and consent should be revisited regularly. Individuals should be aware of the fact that they can say "no" if they do not want to participate in a given activity, sexual or otherwise.

I am hosting a No Shame New Year's Eve Celebration! I will be going Live on Instagram today at 4pm EST - reviewing the most frequently asked questions from 2020. Join me there, and DM me your questions. I can't wait to see you all! #noshamenewyear #noshameexpert #noshame #shameless #parentingexpert #childpsychiatrist #newyearseve #newyearscountdown #drlealis #shamelesspsychiatrist

Parents often ask for tips on how to motivate their child and set them up for success. Creating good habits is a great and healthy way to motivate them and build a routine. This includes doing homework and chores before play time and the earned screen time.... More tips in the PureWow article featured in Yahoo Life. https://www.yahoo.com//motivates-child-play-natural-drive-

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During a No Shame happy hour, I discussed with Ms. Renee Bauer about teaching consent to children at a young age. This helps protect children from sexual predators and gives them a sense of empowerment over their body. For more from this conversation, watch the full chat.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZOJXNgb-I0&t=271s

This year has us all glad it is coming to an end. Uncertainty has created chaos and anxiety in our lives. This is why I love creating new year’s resolutions. ... And more specifically, I love talking about self-care as you enter this new year in particular. The goals should be measurable, realistic, and come with a reward system to reinforce motivation. What goals will you make for 2021? Read more in the @thrive article. http://ow.ly/LC6o50CX1G6

It was the beginning of the pandemic and not many things were known. I made my assertions based on what was known about other infectious diseases on the brain and what I could reasonably assume would happen due to the hypoxemia rated to COVID-19. We do not know all we need to know and guessing as to what is to come is like looking into the abyss.... Read more of the Psychology Today article. http://ow.ly/8YHd50De5gj

Decades of research have shown that a child’s living conditions and upbringing have a significant bearing on their mental, psychological, and emotional development. Learn to be an authoritative parent. Studies have shown that adopting an authoritative parenting style and positive parenting strategies makes it possible to set and enforce strict boundaries for a child’s behavior while remaining respectful, loving, and attentive to the child’s needs.... Read more in the eMediHealth article. http://ow.ly/B45350DcT20

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As a child, snow days are a time of random, unexpected joy and pleasure. There’s the opportunity to go sledding or make a snowman instead of being inside on Zoom calls all day. This is very beneficial for mental well-being.... Read more from the Yahoo Entertainment article. http://ow.ly/qEbG50CVuRt credit: @jimmy_conover on Unsplash

Families will be celebrating Halloween differently this year but this does not mean without any fun. Focus on what can be done rather than what cannot. Read the Parents article for more.... https://www.parents.com//many-families-still-plan-to-tri/ See more

Loved the podcast with @mombrain @hilariabaldwin and @daphneoz incredible moms minus the guilt. Such fun.

There is nothing more refreshing than seeing parents teach their children to be sex positive parenting. . Have conversations early about consent, sex and periods. . Check out the New York Post story with Amber Rose in Red Table Talk - https://nypost.com//amber-rose-i-taught-my-son-7-about-se/... . #sexpositive #sexpositivity #drlealis #shamelessparenting #sexed #parentingadvice #parenting101 #shamelesspsychiatrist See more

Talking to your kids about sex should start at an early age and will evolve as they get older. Read the Verywell Family article for more on talking to your kids about sex. Cara Natterson, MD https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-abo

The topic of mommy guilt has come up constantly during the pandemic. Women are struggling to be supermoms, teachers, cooks, cleaners, and so much more. They now feel like they are drowning.... Read the The Purist article to learn more. https://thepuristonline.com/2020/10/the-guilt-trip/

Teaching children during this election year is challenging for many parents. Use this opportunity to teach about respect and different viewpoints. Read the Care.com article for more.... https://www.care.com/c//48/talk-to-kids-election-politics/ See more

This is the first part of the discussion about sex positivity, consent, No Shame and House of Yes with Eric Schmalenberger. Check it out and order your copy of No Shame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvxVGQhSLc0&t=7s

During these early years, even very young children may ask questions about male and female bodies and try to figure out where babies come from. . Explain the biology and the different ways that babies are conceived. Use factual information and meet the child at their level of interest and comprehension.... No Shame is available for more sex positive parenting advice. noshamebook.com

It is wonderful to be featured on #slowchathealth's site and be selected as the book of the month for November. This is a great resource for fathers like Andrew Milne who is raising two boys and educators to help keep children informed and safe. Read the full post and follow @carmelhealth and #slowchathealth for more great resources. ... http://ow.ly/6I6350BP7u5 See more

It was a pleasure to be a guest on Vent Pack with Kendall Donaker to discuss parenting, sex and healthy relationships. . Check out part one of the discussion and follow Vent Pack for more great topics and guests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSPcSs_Bhmg&feature=youtu.be

During an election year, it is a great opportunity to talk with children about politics, explain the process, and model being respectful of differences in opinions. Read the full Thrive Global article for more tips. https://thriveglobal.com//how-to-raise-kind-and-political/

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Sex positive parenting starts as soon as children are born. During the early years, it is important to teach naming the correct body parts to protect them from harm and normalize this language. Normalize masturbation but explain this is done in private.... Explain pregnancy and use real life examples if possible. Be body positive and normalize nudity when appropriate. For more parenting tips to teach sex positivity, pick up a copy of No Shame. noshamebook.com