Resource Review
A short overview of these cards
Created by Sex Educator Erica M. Butler from Happ E. Sextalk, the Happermations: Sex positive affirmations for toddlers are a fantastic resource for parents of toddlers.
They are a set of 35 laminated cards that will be helpful for talking with toddlers and preschoolers about bodies, consent, identity, emotions and self love.
They will help parents to:
- Form a habit of positive self talk
- Develop a system for regulating emotions
- Build confidence and self love
- Establish body autonomy
- Feel comfortable in their own skin
What I like about these cards is that they provide parents with a tool that helps them to start sex education. The cards provide them with a shame-free way to not just start conversations, but to keep them ongoing. All families should have their own set.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged toddlers to 6 years.
Buy these cards
✅ Buy these cards directly from the Happermations website.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hakanson, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. On my website, I help parents find an easier way to talk to their kids about love, sex, relationships, and growing up. Today, I want to talk to you about these awesome cards that can help you have sex education conversations with young children.
So, Erika sent me these cards, and let me tell you, they’re fantastic! They come in a little plastic thingy, and they’re divided into different categories: bodies, consent, identity, emotions, and self-love. You can use them with toddlers to start those important conversations.
The orange cards are all about consent. They cover key messages like It’s okay to say no and My private parts are private. These cards help you teach your child what consent is all about.
Then we have the self-love cards. They’re all about positive attributes and feeling good about yourself. They say things like I am brave and I’m proud of myself. It’s a great way to boost your child’s self-esteem.
Next up, we have the bodies cards. These are sex-positive, meaning they promote positive messages about our bodies. They say things like Exploring my body is natural and All bodies are cool. It’s a great way to teach your child to love and appreciate their own body.
The feelings cards are all about emotions. They help your child understand their feelings and how to handle them. They say things like It’s okay to make mistakes and I feel joy when… It’s important for kids to learn how to manage their emotions.
Lastly, we have the identity cards. These cards address important topics like gender stereotypes and self-expression. They say things like I can be whoever I want to be and Differences make us amazing. It’s a great way to teach your child to be true to themselves.
You can use these cards in different ways. You can have them lying around for your kids to play with and explore. Or you can pick out a different card each day and have a conversation about it. As your child gets older, they can even read the cards themselves.
I really appreciate the effort that Erika put into creating these cards. She’s covered a lot of ground and made it easy for parents to have important conversations with their kids. And hey, she’s even adding some extra conversation cards that you can download from her website!
So, if you’re looking for a fun and helpful tool to have those important conversations with your little ones, I highly recommend checking out these cards. They’re a great way to lay down the foundations of sex education and teach your child about consent, self-love, and more.
I hope you find them as helpful as I do. Cheers!
