Nonnie Talks About Consent by Mary Jo Podgurski

Short Summary

Nonnie Talks About Consent by Mary Jo Podgurski is a comprehensive, warm, and activity-based book that helps parents and children explore consent in all its forms. With colourful illustrations, real-life scenarios, and guided questions throughout, it supports families to build a strong foundation of boundaries, communication, body safety, and respect.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 8 to 13 years.

Topics Discussed

Consent

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What this book is about

  • Nonnie Talks About Consent is part of Mary Jo Podgurski’s well-loved series, written by a nurse and sex educator with decades of experience working with children and teens.
  • The book opens with gentle background stories that lead into each chapter, making the learning feel natural rather than overwhelming.
  • Activities throughout encourage parents and kids to pause, talk, and reflect – perfect for homeschooling or structured conversations at home.
  • It explores boundaries, body autonomy, recognising and communicating “no”, and understanding feelings and body language.
  • The book also addresses unwanted touch in a safe and nurturing way.
  • Consent is discussed beyond sexual situations, with sections on crushes, friendships, and the emotional challenges that can come with puberty.
  • A glossary at the back supports both parent and child as new terms come up.
  • The final pages include conversation starters and even a small card on sexting, helping families begin those tricky but essential discussions in an age-appropriate way.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.