Between work, kids, and everything in between, it can be hard to find the time (and energy) to stay connected to your partner intimately. However, when you finally do find the time, it's short lived-- i.e. the open door policy in your house has back-fired and you have no privacy. Today, Parents Ask expert Carin Goldstein, LMFT, weighs in on a common problem:

Q: My Toddler Caught Us Having Sex: Should I explain?

A:  I'm smiling as I answer this question because this is probably one of the biggest comical nightmares (if there is such a thing) for a parent:  The idea of two VERY different worlds colliding.

 

The answer to this truly depends on the age of your child.  A toddler can only comprehend so much and will only remember so much.  So at that age it's best to follow his or her lead.  If he or she asks any questions such as "Were you and daddy hugging?", then the simple answer is "Yes, we were hugging!"...and that's it!  Children (especially very young children) do not need an elaborate explanation to these situations.  Simple answers will suffice them just fine and too much information will be inappropriate and over stimulating.  If your child is still in need of some answers, then he or she will ask or may even act it out (i.e.: lying down on the ground and hugging a stuffed animal is not uncommon).  Simply follow your child's lead and keep the answers G-rated.