The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents: Guided Conversations to Have with Your Tweens and Teens - Paperback

by Daniel Rice (Author)

Discover sex-positive guidance to help you have important talks with your tween or teen

Find out how you can tackle the sometimes difficult subject of sex in a way that encourages your child to open up, be honest, and not feel ashamed. This modern guide helps you confidently discuss 70 essential sex education topics. Each subject features an easy-to-understand explanation, as well as questions and prompts designed to help you start meaningful dialogues.

What sets this book apart from other books about sex education for teens:

• Sex education 101--Learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and social changes that your child is experiencing as they move through puberty.
• Tips for talking--In addition to helpful prompts, find guidance for how to have conversations with your child, respond to difficult questions, and more.
• Comprehensive info--Better understand up-to-date approaches on sex education, exploring everything from sexual health and safe sex to consent, gender identity, and social media.

Make sure you're ready to have "The Talk" with The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents.

Author Biography

Dan Rice is a leader in the field of sex education. He has contributed to the writing of National Sex Education Standards (second edition) and cochaired the committee that developed the Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education. He has extensive experience working directly with youth in public and private schools, community-based organizations, foster programs, the juvenile justice system, communities of faith, teen-to-teen leadership programs, and mentoring groups. Dan's expertise in sex education has led him to be a guest on NPR and quoted in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and Rewire News Group.