FINAL TSTO Lesa Dec 14.pdf - Flipbook - Page 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this booklet — what parents said they want to know
2. WHEN DO WE START TALKING?
8 reasons for talking about sexuality (soon)
2
3
5
8
3. MILESTONES: WHAT TO EXPECT AT DIFFERENT AGES AND STAGES
11
Be prepared: What are the values I want to share with my child?
12
Birth to 2
14
2 to 5
15
5 to 9
17
9 to 12
18
12 to 14
22
14 to 17
26
Children and teenagers with a disability
28
The Strong Family Program
30
4. LETS TALK: TIPS FOR TALKING ABOUT SEX
31
Explaining intercourse, conception, pregnancy and birth to children
35
What to do if they just won’t talk (or letting go of the big talk concept)
35
Preparing young people for sexually active lives
37
More tips for talking about sex from Family Planning NSW
38
I think my child is gay
40
My child is gay
41
Relationships and sexual health education in schools
43
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