by Robie H. Harris. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the well-being of tweens and teens. Now, it has been updated with information on subjects such as safe and savvy Internet use, gender […]
by Lynda Madaras. Everything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings. This book gives sensitive straight talk on: the body’s changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty for boys. It […]
by Eva Sless. A guide for real sex education discussing pleasure, consent, sexuality, desire, relationships and the issues facing modern teen girls in an open, honest, frank, and often funny way.
By Dr. Carrie Leff. This book provides information on changing bodies for girls, covering topics from bras and braces to budding romantic feelings, pimples to peer pressure, advice on mysterious hair, period care, mood swings, self-esteem, choosing the right friends, finding a trusting ear, and the importance of consent.
Animated, fun video series for parents and kids ages 4-9 that brings age-appropriate sex ed resources to support the early talks. Topics include talking about where babies come from, how to talk to young kids about sex, how to handle “playing doctor” scenarios, talking about gender, and teaching about privacy and genitals.
by Jayneen Sanders. A step-by-step guide for parents and carers on how to protect children from sexual abuse through personal Body Safety Education. It contains simple, practical and age-appropriate ideas, as well as important information on how abusers groom and signs a child maybe being sexually abused.
by Michelle Hope. This book offers honest, straightforward, and understanding information in a practical Q&A format with answers to real-life sex ed questions from girls ages 10-13 such as: How can I feel better about myself? What is a period? Why are my boobs sore? What should I expect in a relationship? What is abstinence? How […]
Mashable spoke with sex education experts to learn how parents can navigate the consent conversation and keep their kids happy and healthy.
Peggy Orenstein dives back into the lives of young people to give voice to the unspoken, revealing how young men understand and negotiate the new rules of physical and emotional intimacy. Drawing on comprehensive interviews with young men, psychologists, academics, and experts in the field, Boys & Sex dissects so-called locker room talk; how the […]