by Cory Silverberg. A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities. This book is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers.
Expert-backed guidelines for parents who want to raise kids with a healthy understanding of sex and pleasure
by Eleanor Morrison. This board book teaches babies, toddlers, parents, and grandparents that it is okay for kids to say no to hugs and kisses, and that what happens to a person’s body is up to them. This helps children grow up confident in their bodies, comfortable with expressing physical boundaries, and respectful of the […]
A short animated video by Jeremy Indika, sharing his story of how he was groomed and sexually abused for a number of years starting at age 8. It sends a powerful message to families about the importance of talking early and ongoing about safe/unsafe touch as a means to prevent childhood sexual abuse.
In this episode of Sex Positive Families the Podcast, we discuss strategies caring adults can use to promote body autonomy, self-awareness, and a sense of safety within our children as well as the concept of ‘tricky people,’ why it is important to allow your child choice, fostering healthy body boundaries, and teaching your child how […]
by Lil Carlé. A children’s picture book about body autonomy, boundaries, and consent. Beautifully illustrated to support the early, ongoing talks that keep children safer, empowered, and body aware.
by Jayneen Sanders. A book to teach children about body safety, consent, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, body boundaries, and respect. The 26 ‘key’ letters and accompanying words will help children to learn and consolidate age-appropriate, crucial and life-changing body safety and consent skills. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers, and educators.
Easy-to-use guides created by Committee for Children to help families begin conversations with children of every age about childhood sexual abuse. Informed children are less likely to be abused, and those who feel comfortable talking openly with a caring adult are more likely to disclose abuse if it happens.
por Jayneen Sanders. Un libro de imágenes para niños bellamente ilustrado que aborda con sensibilidad el tema de mantener a los niños a salvo del contacto inapropiado. Enseñamos agua y seguridad vial, pero ¿cómo enseñamos seguridad corporal a los niños pequeños de una manera que no sea ni aterradora ni desafiante? Este libro es una […]
by Rachel Brian. This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more.
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