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by Devorah Heitner, PhD. This book shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Through relatable stories from young people, caring adults, and professionals, Heitner offers research-backed advice that shows us that by focusing on character, not the threat of getting caught or exposed, we […]

by Sonya Renee Taylor. This book gives honest, empowering and age-relevant answers to real questions from young readers about health, sex, gender, race and justice. Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor’s writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange and wonderful, and most importantly, that they are amazing and have […]

by Bianca I. Laureano and Cory Silverberg. A guided curriculum resource for parents, educators, and librarians working with young people to support learning about bodies, gender, healthy relationships, consent, and sex. Available in eBook, digital copy only.

by Debby Herbenick, PhD, Susan C. Stone, Esq., and Kristina W. Supler, Esq. Supported by research and filled with practical tools, conversation guides, and sex positive advice, this book covers every sexual health topic relevant to raising young people in this highly digital world. It’s inclusively written, with insights from real young people as well as from […]

by Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. A current, reliable, research-backed handbook to help adults understand the ins and outs of modern puberty for all young people. Alongside facts about physical and emotional changes to expect, this book includes insights on social media, porn literacy, gender identity, and many aspects of today’s tween and […]

Free self-paced online courses, by Planned Parenthood, created for students. Topics include healthy relationships, puberty, gender identity, sexual orientation, consent, sex, STIs, pregnancy prevention, communication skills, media literacy, and more. Also available in Spanish.

by Studio Jayne – a three or more player online game to help teens and adults talk about relationships, consent, sex, and safety. Likely Story can be played in homes or classrooms and uses engaging scenarios to spark critical thinking and important talks. After playing, share your feedback by emailing hello@studiojayne.com.

by Nyssa Everhart – this card game will help take the awkward out of sexual health talks. It’s designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that covers everything from anatomy and reproductive health to boundaries and healthy relationships. The cards are inclusive, sex positive, and incorporate activities, quizzes, scenarios, and challenges to stimulate open, honest, […]

An interactive online game by Planet Puberty that helps children identify different relationships in a person’s life and the types of touch that are OK in these relationships.

by Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC. A book about communication, understanding, mutuality, listening, and love. Far from a didactic lecture, this joyful picture book affirms that developing consent skills is a natural, positive, fun, and affirming experience. With colorful, inviting illustrations, children will learn that it’s okay to say no and, perhaps more importantly, it’s […]

A free online course developed by Advocates for Youth and SisterReach, along with other key experts and thought-leaders in the field, to address issues of racial justice in sex education. Modules include the following topics: Race and Racism, White Privilege and Sex Ed, Racism and Youth Sexual Health Outcomes, Racial Justice in Sex Ed, and […]

by Cory Silverberg. In a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, this book grounds sex ed in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty—hormones, reproduction, and development—but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being. Topics include body autonomy, disclosure, stigma, harassment, pornography, trauma, masturbation, consent, boundaries […]