8 Essential Practices for Talking to Kids About Sex & Sexuality with Confidence
Talking to children about sex and sexuality can feel like a daunting task, but it’s an essential part of helping them grow up with a healthy understanding of their bodies, boundaries, and relationships. This guide offers eight basic practices that can help caregivers navigate these sensitive topics with confidence and care. From using appropriate language to clarifying the difference between safe and unsafe touches, these practices lay the foundation for ongoing conversations about sexuality, privacy, and respect.
What's Inside
- Basic practices to guide your conversations about sexuality and body safety
- Simple examples to reflect how these practices can fit into your family’s routine
- Ideas to help make these sensitive topics easier to discuss for everyone
Here’s What You’ll Need:
1. Paper to print the Healthy Conversations: Sex and Sexuality tool
2. An open mind and a calm approach to handling sensitive topics
3. Patience to listen to your child’s questions and feelings
4. A willingness to create a safe and open environment for ongoing conversations
