Looking for sex-ed information that is specific for babies? Then you’re in the right place!
There is a lot of information about sex education on this website, and sometimes it can be a little overwhelming as to where to start. Plus some of the information won’t be relevant for your child’s current age and stage of development.
So rather than feel overwhelmed, this age-specific guide is designed to help you find the sex education information that is relevant for your child NOW! So you’ll find links to the blogposts and resources that have the relevant information for starting sex education with babies.
Now… All children are different but there are general stages they will all go through. So the information you will find here will help you to support your child as they grow up. And in a way that is aligned with your values!
And before I forget, I want to applaud you for thinking about sex education now! đź‘Ź As there are lots of little things that you can do with your baby starting now. And you can relax, as they have absolutely nothing to do with sex! So the information below will be relevant for starting sex education with your newborn and right up until they are 12 months of age.
And when you celebrate their first birthday, this is where you will find the sex education information that is relevant for one year olds.
Let’s get started!
Unsure of what sex education is all about?
Watch Back to Basics my FREE webinar that will tell you what sex ed is, why you need to do it, what might stop you from talking, what to talk about and how to get started.
A 12 minute read on what sex education is all about.
Watch this Parent Masterclass to learn what to expect and how to develop key skills in sex education.
Got some last-minute doubts about whether you are doing the right thing, or not? By starting sex education?
Read this blogpost as it will address your fears about sex education.
Read this blogpost as it explains the benefits of sex education, and how these conversations will empower and protect your child (instead of harm them).
Unsure of what sexual behaviour to expect in your child? And what’s normal?
Read this blogpost about healthy sexual development in children and the different behaviours you might see in your baby.
Watch this Parent Masterclass to learn how to understand and support healthy sexual development in your child.
Unsure of what sexual values and beliefs to share with your baby?
Read this blogpost to learn how to talk to kids about sexual values and beliefs.
Use this WorkBook to help you decide which sexual values are relevant and what you could share with your child now.
Read this blogpost to learn about sex education for Muslim families.
Unsure of what to talk about? Or to start doing with your baby?
Read this blogpost as it explains some of the sex education things you can start doing now.
Grab my parent guide about the many different conversations you may have about private body parts, including family rules to keep kids safe.
Read this blogpost to start teaching your child the correct names for their private body parts (penises and vulvas).
Read this blogpost to find simple ways to teach your child about consent.
Grappling with consent? Learn how to educate your child about giving – and asking for – consent in this popular crash course about consent.
Read this blogpost to learn how to navigate gender in an inclusive way.
Read this blogpost to learn how to care for a penis and a foreskin.
Read this blogpost to learn about child erections (and how to respond).
Worried about something your child is doing?
Look at this page as it has over 30 of the most common concerns parents have about their kids that are relevant to sex education.
Unsure of what books to read?
Read this blogpost to find sex education books that are suitable for babies.
Read this blogpost to find some tips on how to make reading sex ed books easier!
My favourite ten best sex education books (they aren’t relevant now but they will be in the next couple of years).
Wishing you had a community of like-minded parents who won’t think you are weird for wanting to do sex education?
Join that parent group. My free Facebook group where parents help each other with sex education!
Anyway, that should get you started with teaching your child about sex in a non-awkward, shame-free and natural way! And this is where you can find the other age-by-age sex education guides.
