Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids is the bestselling guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world. These talks will help caregivers create the kind of bond that keeps kids safer, empowered, and returning to you for support along their journey. Melissa Carnagey, renowned sexuality educator for youth and families, walks you through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities you can begin implementing at every age and stage on topics such as: bodies, consent, pleasure, sex, menstruation, gender, sexual orientation, safe & unsafe touch, pornography, feelings, relationships, and media literacy. This inclusive, medically accurate, comprehensive guide is perfect for any parent or caregiver that’s ready to normalize the talks and be that trusted adult we all needed growing up.

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No matter the age of the children, parenting during the pandemic presents a range of old challenges with new twists. This book offers practical insights and seasoned advice for every developmental milestone, from real parents as well as professional family educators.

Growing Up Again offers guidance on providing children with the structure and nurturing that are so critical to their healthy development -- and to our own.

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The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd Parr's quirky intelligence as he pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes.

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Siblings Katie and her little brother Kyle learn about personal safety, private parts, and “thumbs up & thumbs down” touches by talking with their mom in a loving and easy-to-understand manner. With an empowering dialogue that is never fearful, parents can use this book to begin this important discussion with their children. Katie and Kyle’s mom also explains the essential “No Secrets” rule in their family, and that it is never their fault if they get an “uh-oh feeling” from anyone.

The story is written with a positive and engaging approach using child-friendly language and charming illustrations. A “Parent's Guide with Prevention Tips” is also included to help parents understand their role in keeping children safe from sexual abuse. By learning how to interpret red flags and how to recognize possible grooming scenarios, parents can significantly reduce the risks and keep their children safe from predators.

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Ever wish you had a 'Cheat Sheet' to help you know what your kid needed at each stage, how to prepare, and how they were going to push your buttons? This is it!!

What you'll get in this webinar

Learn the chief developmental tasks for 4-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds & specify the typical behaviors of each stage

Pinpoint the key affirmations for each stage

Clarify the helpful and unhelpful parent behaviors of that stage

Identify triggers and tasks to help you parent shamelessly
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