SIECUS, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, provides medically accurate information around sex, and sexually transmitted diseases. They also provide many guides to talking with children about these topics. Visit Website ->
Resources on Sexuality
Sexuality Information and Education Council
Talk with your kids… before everyone else does…
This “Talking With Kids” website contains information for parents of youth ages 8-12 years old (although it could be helpful to any parent). It has ten detailed tips for parents, in English and Spanish, as well as specific topics including Sex, HIV/AIDS, Drugs, Alcohol, and Violence. Visit Website ->
Books for Pre-teen-age Kids:
The Care and Keeping of YOU — American Girl Library
The Boys Body Book — Kelli Dunham
Books for patients with Down Syndrome and patients with intellectual disability:
The Girls Guide to Growing Up, 3rd grade reading level — Terri Couwenhoven
The Boys Guide to Growing Up, 3rd grade reading level — Terri Couwenhoven
Website Resources for Adolescents:
youngwomenshealth.org, administered by Children’s Hospital
youngmenshealthsite.org, administered by Children’s Hospital
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