My other latest from beijing kids magazine

The theme of February's beijing kids was "Spilling Secrets." When I received the list of features that I could use for inspiration, the first subject on the list was sex education.

Well, now.

I found something to write about, and not about sex education. Instead, I considered what kids growing up meant to a mommyblogger looking for content.

In October of last year, Myles turned thirteen. Suddenly, I was conscious of the absence of funny toddler and preschool moments in my days. Now there was a teenager in my home who might not be comfortable with anyone outside of our family circle reading details he would rather keep private.

It wasn’t that I exploited every moment of his life; I had my self-imposed limits, like no mentions of bodily fluids or private parts. Toddlers in particular say funny things about bodily fluids and private parts. My own kids were no different. However, I kept those to myself out of respect.

The rest of the column can be found in print or at this link.