Resources
by Amber Leventry for ScaryMommy. This article answers questions like What are puberty blockers? Who needs them? Are puberty blockers safe? What are the risks vs. rewards?
An eight inch high, 1:2 scale transparent model puzzle of penis and testes anatomy. With anatomically-correct body parts and reference guide. For ages 8 and up.
by Evelyn Yang. Some of the most difficult things to talk about are also the most important. Sexual abuse happens more often than people realize but most kids don’t learn about it until after it happens. This book will help give them the language to understand what sexual abuse is and start the conversation around […]
Downloadable origami model that shows how in vitro fertilizations work. Includes templates, instructions, and PowerPoint presentation slides to support the learning. Created by Origami Organelles.
by Shariea Shoatz. This book will help educate and empower adults to teach children the concepts of: body safety, unsafe touching, the dangers of keeping secrets, the importance of knowing the correct names of genitals, how to establish safe boundaries for children, how to create a safety circle, and that it’s ok to use your […]
Helping parents and caring adults have shame-free talks with children and teens about online porn and media literacy.
via Committee for Children. This video shares the specific language and resources to use when a child discloses sexual abuse.
A photo gallery by This is a Vulva that shares real images of vaginal fluids and cervical mucus to destigmatize and educate about the amazing things vulvas can do!
Video by Planned Parenthood explaining common puberty experiences that can happen to young people with a penis.
by Lydia Bowers. The second book in the We Say What’s Okay series, We Check In with Each Other follows Harrison as he checks in with himself and with his classmates throughout the day to see if they’re still having fun and feeling safe. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language […]
by Deborah Roffman, MS. The first board book that will help all parents start talking to their kids early about bodies, birth, and families in an inclusive and scientific way. This fun and beautifully illustrated new board book will provide the perfect way to ease you and your child into those important conversations before the subject […]
by M. Ellery and Clara Reschke. A Color Named Love is the first children’s book with polyamorous parents represented! Meet this little girl called Anna and her 4 parents in this book embracing love in all its forms and celebrates the beauty found in all kinds of families. It doesn’t matter where you came from […]
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