Books:

Browse books online or in the library to find ones that you feel are the right fit for your family. See below for additional books for every age and topic at Sex Positive Families.  Some favorites books are: 

It's Not the Stork! A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (ages 3-4+)

Written by Robie H. Harris, Illustrated by Michael Emberley 

It's So Amazing! A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, Gender, and Families (ages 6-7+)

Written by Robie H. Harris, Illustrated by Michael Emberley

It's Perfectly Normal Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health (ages 8-10+)

Written by Robie H. Harris, Illustrated by Michael Emberley

The Care & Keeping of You Book Series (revised editions) by American Girl remains a popular choice and includes:

The Care & Keeping of You 1: The #1 Body Book for Younger Girls

The Care & Keeping of You 2: The #1 Body Book for Older Girls

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys

Websites:

Sex Positive Families provides the education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children. 

Browse resources for "All the Talks." There are resources and books, websites, and videos for any question you or your child might have. Also an invaluable resource for youth with neurodiversity, developmental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. If you need a resource (book, video, website) to talk to your child about any topic, at an age or developmental level that is appropriate for them, you will find it on this website.

From Sex Positive Families website:

Bodies - Why talk about it?

When children know their bodies, they develop the body awareness that keeps them safer and better equipped to advocate for their needs and boundaries. This includes learning the accurate names for all body parts, how they function, and how best to care for their bodies as they develop. 

Safe/Unsafe Touch - Why talk about it?

Building a foundation of safety from sexual abuse begins early in a child’s life. Talking with children about safe and unsafe touch prepares them to trust their instincts and to recognize the signs of trustworthy people and situations.

Reproduction - Why talk about it? 

One of the earliest sexual health talks caregivers can have with kids often begins with the question, “Where do babies come from?” How the adult answers can set the stage for many more curiosities ahead. The talks don’t have to be awkward and are an opportunity to support a shame-free foundation for understanding bodies and sexual health.

Puberty - Why talk about it?

Talking openly with youth about puberty, helps them understand what to expect, so they can approach the changes with greater confidence and they feel better supported through their experiences.

Sex - Why talk about it?

Conversations about sex are not about birds and bees; they’re about humans, bodies, pleasure, and consent. The foundation for these talks begins early and can help young people feel clear about who the resources and supports are for honest, accurate, and shame-free information about sexual health.

Consent - Why talk about it?

Consent is a life skill that should be practiced long before it has anything to do with sex. Children first learn about consent through interactions in their own home, observing how boundaries are communicated, respected, or disregarded in everyday situations. As children grow, the talks deepen to include an understanding of consent within sexual and intimate experiences as well. When children learn about consent and respect for bodily autonomy, they stay safer and better able to navigate interactions with others in healthy ways.

Pornography - Why talk about it?

Children have access to the internet and electronic devices at greater rates, and with less filters, than ever before. When young people have questions about bodies or sex, they may turn to the internet or online spaces for answers. Their curiosity about sexual health topics is totally normal, and we want them to be clear about who the trusted adults and resources for accurate information (without shame or taboo) are. Creating an open dialogue about online porn, early and ongoing, with young people can safeguard them from unsafe situations.