How to talk to kids about bodies

Non-fiction

A 38 page guide for parents showing them how to have shame-free conversations with their child about their genitals.

Age: Parents and teachers of children 0 to 12 years.

Let's talk about sex

Non-fiction

Biological and psychological information about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and STIs, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. New edition includes expanded information on internet, texting safety, contraception and LGBT.

Let's talk about the birds and the bees

Non-fiction

Cartoon illustrated book for parents to read to children about differences between male and female reproductive systems, private body parts, sexual intercourse, love, puberty, what touching is ok/not ok, families. Simple facts as a starting point for conversations. 

Book review by Cath Hak 6min (external link)

Age: Parents and teachers of 4 to 11 year olds.

Let's talk about where babies come from

Non-fiction

Comics and cartoons outlining:  similarities and differences between girls and boys, growing up, reproductive organs, how babies are made, what sex is, what is love, same sex attraction, conception, pregnancy, different types of birth, genetics (e.g. hair colour), different kinds of families, keeping safe (consensual touch), HIV (but not other STI/BBVs). A book that parents/teachers can read to younger children, or older children can read themselves. 

Book review by Cath Hak 4min 36sec.

Age: 7 to 11 years.

Sexuality education matters

A university program created by Deakin University preparing pre-service teachers to teach sexuality education.

The sex education answer book

Non-fiction

Age appropriate answers to all of the tough questions children ask parents about sex. Set out in ages 3 - 14.

Age: Parents and teachers of 3 to 14 year olds