Dec 6, 2017 Webinar
"Dear Stop It Now! Helpline... My son kissed his younger sister."
How does a parent or caregiver know when a child’s natural curiosity about sex and normal exploratory behavior becomes more of a warning sign? Is it “normal” for a brother to experiment sexually with his younger sister? What should parents do when they find out that one of their children has initiated a sexual behavior with a younger sibling? In this webinar, sharing a couple of letters from parents who are concerned about their older child sexually touching a younger child, we’ll share some action steps and safety planning ideas to help caregivers respond to their children’s sexual behavior when they’re experimenting with their brother or sister. We'll also address some of the challenges for adults to talk with children about sexuality, and offer some resources to help conversations with children be comfortable, informative and clear.
Webinar Recording
Presentation Slides
Materials:
- Children’s Sexual Play: Healthy or Unhealthy?
- How to Recognize Concerning Behavior Between Children
- Tip Sheet: Age-Appropriate Sexual Behavior
- Tip Sheet: Talking to Children and Teens
- Communication Tips and Examples
- Tip Sheet: Ten Things To Remember When You Talk To Kids About Sexuality
- Advocates for Youth: Talking with Boys about Sex
- Healthy Sexual Development
- Tip Sheet: Warning Signs a Young Person May Be a Target of Online Abuse
- Tip Sheet: Create A Family Safety Plan
- Family Rules for Safe Boundaries, Respect, and Privacy (Example)
- Tip Sheet: Everyday Actions To Keep Kids Safe
- Guidebook: Do Children Sexually Abuse Other Children