QuickTips Index

Don’t Try (or Pretend) to Have All the Answers
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. It is important not to pretend to have all the answers or put pressure on yourself to know everything about sexual behavior

Don't Ignore Sexual Questions
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. Discusses the importance of never ignoring questions, but encourages parents to allow themselves to stall if they need more time.

Make it Okay for Your Kids to Ask About Sex
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. While all kids have questions about sexuality, they won’t ask unless they feel safe doing so. Suggestions on creating a safe space for your kids to get the information they need.

Take Time to Talk about Sex
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. Conversations about sex and sexuality can become very involved, it’s important to take the time you need and not feel rushed when talking with your children about sexuality.

Know Your Own Comfort Level
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. It’s important to know your own comfort level and talk with your children in way that feels okay for you.

Using Age Appropriate Language
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. It is important that you consider what information you are giving your children and how you are giving it. All kids need the same information, but to learn it the information must be appropriate to their level.

Practice Talking about Sex
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. Stressing the importance of getting comfortable talking about sex through practice.

Clarify Your Own Sexual Values
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. Clarifying your sexual values is crucial to offering your children information about sexuality that is straightforward and based on the best available sexual health information.

Sex is a Lifelong Conversation
Tips on how to talk to your kids about sex. Take time to answer your children’s questions, talking about sex with your children is a lifelong experience, and you will have many chances to answer questions, make mistakes, and learn from them.

Know Your Boundaries and Teach Them
Ideas on how to talk to your kids about sex. The importance of knowing your personal boundaries and teaching your children to have sexual boundaries.