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In this episode of “A Kids Book About: The Podcast,” Evelyn Yang, author of A Kids Book About Sexual Abuse, talks about speaking up in any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, answers questions submitted from kid listeners, and gives families tools and language to support talks about sexual abuse, without shame or taboo.

by August McLaughlin and Jamila Dawson, LMFT. This book is a companion for anyone experiencing the effects of trauma. Through true survivor stories, expert insight, writing prompts, and grounding exercises, it explores pleasure, relationships, and community as worthy and essential antidotes in trying times.

HuffPost spoke to sex educators about how to talk to kids about sexual abuse from infancy to the teen years, and how to recognize and respond to troubling situations if they arise.

by McKinley Hunter Manasco. The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp and children with special needs are at a heightened risk of abuse. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.

by Jayneen Sanders. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety to young children in a way that is neither frightening nor confronting? This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, […]

An animated video to educate children about what to do when confronted with abusive behavior, safe and unsafe touches, going to a parent or another trusted adult if they are confronted in an unsafe situation, and that it is not their fault.

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.