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Book SynopsisNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023
Sex Ed for the Stroller Setgives parents practical tools to proactively teach young children about sexuality and the confidence to use these tools. When adults bring intention and thoughtfulness to providing sexual health education to their young children, they can establish healthy attitudes toward sexuality and prepare their children and themselves for sexual topics that will arise in later years. While there are many books on sexual health written for parents of teens and young adults, there are very few written for parents of young children. But the early years are crucial to sexual health, and what parents do and say is of the utmost importance.
This book, written forparents or other primary caregivers who are raising a child under the age of six, shows how to provide essential information about sexuality, bodies, and behavior in age-appropriate but thorough and accurate language. It he
Trade ReviewNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023
A comprehensive guide to answering young children’s questions about sexuality. Perfect for parents who want to tackle sexual health topics during their child’s early years. * Library Journal *
Table of Contents Introduction: Sex Ed Begins at Birth
Part I: What You Need to Know First
Chapter 1: What Is Sexuality?
Chapter 2: Parental Self-Awareness: History, Feelings, and Values
Chapter 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 4: Gender and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 5: Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention and response
Part II: The Ages and Stages of Teaching Sexual Health During Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Infants (Birth Through 12 Months Old)
Chapter 7: Toddlers (1 Through 3 Years Old)
Chapter 8: Kindergarteners (4 Through 6 Years Old)
Chapter 9: In the Moment: Responding to Surprising Questions and Situations
Chapter 10: What Comes Next
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About the Authors
