Talking to Children and Teens About Sex: A Practical Guide

by Tara Spears, Elisabeth Sheff (Editor)

In her new, book Talking to Children and Teens About A Practical Guide, Tara Spears guides parents and caregivers through the potentially thorny field of talking to children about sexuality. For a book so packed with facts, exercises, and strategies for communication, Talking to Children and Teens About Sex is easily accessible and approachable for a wide range of caregivers. The book is divided into five chapters. The first chapter introduces the author, identifies the intended audience, and explains the purpose of the book. Chapter two guides parents through an examination of their own sexual values that they wish to transmit to their children. In chapter three Spears guides parents through the kinds of sexual behaviors they should expect from their kids, some atypical behaviors that might be cause for concern, and specific strategies for discussing sexual safety. Chapter four focuses on communication and listening, providing strategies for safe and effective communication, support for sexual self-hood without permission to have sex, and ways to integrate discussions of sexuality into daily life. The concluding fifth chapter wraps it all up and offers resources and suggestions for where to find more information.

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2018