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This blog is a practical guide to the parenting skills needed to help your child develop a healthy sexuality.

Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy, to have committed, loving relationships and lasting friendships. Central to this is the development of a healthy sexuality. But how do you help your child achieve this? Our posts deal with how to treat children’s sexual development as a positive, natural part of their lives by being open, honest and available to communicate. Topics include:

• The first 12 years of children’s sexual development
• The difference between child and adult sexuality
• How to manage specific sexuality issues with your child
• How you develop open, honest communication about sex with them, based on your family values
• How to prepare your child for puberty and future relationships
• Tips and activities for you and your child

We have used parent to denote everyone in the role of parenting, whether you are a parent, step-parent, relative or caregiver responsible for raising children.

There are two main categories of posts:
1. The questions and answers are for parents of young children. Parents have either asked these questions directly, or asked us how they could answer their children’s questions. This selection of questions and answers will guide you when addressing children’s sexuality issues.

2. The case studies highlight situations that parents experience with their children. Our commentary for each case will give you ideas to help you and your children in similar situations.

The two main categories have subcategories by age, for example, toddlers, 3-5 year-olds, 5-9 year-olds.

With these parenting skills you will develop healthy two-way communication about sexuality with your child. By the time they feel sexual attractions as teenagers you will have helped them gain the skills they need to care for themselves. They will make healthy decisions based on a strong set of values. And your relationship with your daughter or son will be enhanced.