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Some good books and other written resources
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Justin Richardson & Mark Schuster
Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But
Were Afraid They’d Ask): The Secrets to Surviving Your Child’s
Sexual Development from Birth to the Teens
Great expertise and an intelligent guide to coping with a child’s
sexual maturation.
Is This Normal? Understanding Your Child’s Sexual Behaviour
Holly Brennan & Judy Graham, Australia 2012
Children’s sexual behaviours can be embarrassing and confusing
and sometimes cause concern. Knowing what’s considered normal
can ease some of the worry of parenting. Knowing more about
sexual behaviours is part of helping protect children from harm.
100+ Answers... About Puberty
Gaye Dell
This is a great resource for educators, practitioners children and
their parents to help understand more about what happens as
we grow from children to adults. It is written in a straight forward
manner and supported by sensitive, but fun illustrations. A must
read for families with pre-teens and teens.
500+ Questions Kids Have About Sex
Lyndall Caldwell and Gaye Dell
This is a valuable resource for all the family and will help both
children and parents begin talking about a subject that can
sometimes be a little tricky.
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Keeping Families Together
PFLAG and Twenty10
Available in seven languages and can be found at: http://www.
pflagaustralia.org.au/uploadeddocs/PFLAGbookletNew.pdf
Opening the Door
Shelley Argent
Opening the Door is an Australian book, written for anyone who is
interested in how families react when someone they love discloses they
are gay or lesbian.
When Our Children Come Out
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli
Powerful and moving accounts from young people, parents and
teachers on the important support that families, schools and
communities can provide when children come out.
For children aged 5 to 8
It’s Not the Stork: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies,
Families and Friends
Robie H. Harris & Michael Emberley
The text is straightforward, informative, and personable. Facts are
presented step-by-step, with humour.
Everyone’s Got A Bottom — A Storybook For Children Aged 3–8 Years
Family Planning Queensland
This is a tool for parents and carers to gently start a conversation with
children about self-protection.
