In this module, we:

• Provide examples of common questions 0-7 year olds might ask about sex, family, gender, and the like

• Set a foundation for how you can discuss these topics with your kids

• Briefly introduce the topics you want to be ready to address with young children

• Set you up for success in the modules that follow

In this module we:

• Provide a refresher on genital anatomy and function

• Review what children in this age group need to understand

• Review the vocabulary to use in your conversations

• Discuss what kids need to understand about genital hygiene

• Explain how to cover appropriate boundaries around genitals with young children

• Provide you with examples and scenarios that will help you understand and practice these conversations before you have them

In this module we:

• Explain why we communicate about body boundaries

• Discuss how to start conversations with people who take care of and spend time with your child

• Go over how to start conversations with your kids

• Examine the types of physical and digital boundaries to cover with your kids

• Provide scenarios that can help you understand and practice these conversations before you have them

• Share where to go if you want to learn more

Learn how to set expectations around when and where nudity is okay.

• When is it okay at home?

• Is it ever okay at daycare or at school?

• What about in other people’s homes?

Kids touch their own genitals as they get to know their bodies - this is developmentally typical. It’s up to you to affirm this behavior and set boundaries about when it’s okay to touch their own genitals.

Our cultural conversations on gender identity and expression are evolving, and your child needs help understanding. Learn how to support your child when they ask questions about gender, resist gender roles, or struggle to understand trans and non-binary people in their life.

Children are curious about where they came from before they were born, and they deserve to know!

Anatomical terms like uterus, vagina, sperm, egg, and more are included in this topic.

Many children will ask questions when they see or know someone who is pregnant. Learn how to respond when they ask and learn how to start the conversation if they don’t!

Be specific when talking about the different ways kids are born (i.e. vaginal birth or c-section) and learn how to tell your child their own birth story.

Help your children understand the many ways that people make families. Your child will encounter many different types of families as they grow up. Some families are made up of two dads, a single mom, live-in grandparents, step-parents, or adopted kids.

All families do their best to love and take care of the children in their care.

Unfortunately, sexual images and videos are easily accessible online, and it’s possible that your child could be exposed to them. As soon as your child has unsupervised access to the internet through a phone or tablet, you’ll want to talk with them about sexual media.

If your child is asking you a question about sexuality, they need your help understanding something. Please answer their question! It can be very tempting to say “I’ll tell you when you are older.” If you do not answer their question, they may turn to peers or the internet to find out more.

Learn how to respond so they know they can come to you with questions.