Sex-Positive Parenting Resource List
Many parents feel anxious when it comes to discussing sexuality with their children. You are not alone. Even the most confident parents may squirm just a bit when a child asks a direct question regarding sexuality that they are not prepared to discuss. Here are some resources to help you and your child navigate the important process of discussing sexual issues. Thank you to my colleague Holly Willard, LCSW for book recommendations.
Books
School-Aged ChildrenWhat Every Kid Should Know About Sexual Abuse: A Coloring & Activities Book What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Jody Bergsma Collection)How to Talk to Your Child About Sex: It's Best to Start Early, but It's Never Too Late- A Step by Step Guide for Every AgePuberty for boysThe Boys Body Book: Everything You Need To Know for Group Up You (Boys World Books)Puberty for girlsThe Care and Keeping of You (American Girl) The Girl's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You (Girlsworld)For TeensChanging Bodies, Changing Lives: Expanded Third Edition: A Book for Teens on Sex and RelationshipsThe Sex EDcylopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Sexuality, For the Modern, Male Teen
Websites
Helping parents and children talk (Advocates for Youth)Parents' Sex Ed CenterSexual Intimacy is Sacred and Beautiful (Family resource published by LDS Church)Discussion/Interview with The Mormon Therapist on masturbation