SESA - Spring '02 Reference Shelf - Sexuality and Puberty
- Use as many pictures as you can. Photos of family or friends can be a
springboard for talking about relationships and social interactions.
- Use repetition with small amounts of information spaced out over time.
- Make a full body chart. This is a concrete way to show where body parts
are and what they do.
- For more involved tasks (i.e., personal care during menstruation), try
to break down the activity into several steps. Review the steps often and
provide feedback and praise.
- Practice! Provide practice situations for your child to try out their
skills.
- Use all available resources: visit the library, use the Internet, and
access books and videos about talking to your kids about sexuality.
- Network with other parents. Share your insights and listen to theirs.
- Recognize and validate your child’s feelings: this is a unique opportunity
to get to know them better.
- Don’t be afraid to say "I don’t know the answer to that
question," but be sure to follow up with "Let’s find out
together!"
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No one approach is best. As a parent, you have the opportunity to investigate,
experiment, be creative and learn from your successes and mistakes.
Permission to reprint granted by Planned Parenthood of Tomkins County,
Ithaca, NY; Web site: http://www.sextalk.org.
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