Talking to Your Kids About Healthy Sexual Development

Learn tips for talking with your kids about healthy sexual development and the kind of language parents and caregivers should avoid during those conversations, as well as how access to the internet can affect social and/or sexual development. You’ll also learn why talking to your child about healthy sexual development early and continuously as they grow can lead to safe decision-making and respect for their own bodies.

Resources

Additional information can be found here:

• Military OneSource podcast episode “The Words We Use Matter”
• Military OneSource podcast episode “Typical Sexual Development in Children and Youth”
• Military OneSource podcast episode “The Role Parents Should Have in the Life of Their Teen”
• Military OneSource resources for military families regarding problematic sexual behavior in children and youth
• OneOp series on Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth