SEXUALITY
For Adult Family Members
Sex + Faith: Talking with Your Child from Birth to Adolescence by Kate Ott
Diligent Joy: Amy Johnson provides resources and coaching for those parents and leaders who struggle with having difficult conversations with their children and youth.
Planned Parenthood Tools for Parents: "Talk to your teens. We know it can be difficult, and we're here to help. But there's no better resource than a supportive parent. You've been through it. Now you can make it easier for them."
LOVEboldly: First Conversations on Sexuality & Gender Identity: A Small Group Discussion Guide:
LOVEboldly: Words Can Crush
LOVEboldly Recommended Resources
Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens (Queerfully and Wonderfully Made Guides)
For Children
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris
For Leaders
Religious Institute: Suppots lifelong, age-appropriate sexuality education in schools, seminaries, and community settings.
Our Whole Lives (OWL): "Our Whole Lives is a series of sexuality education curricula for six age groups: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, young adults (ages 18-35), and adults. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality."
Planned Parenthood Tools for Educators: "Sex education can be a challenging subject for students and teachers alike. Our tools and resources help you give your students the tools they need to make smart, healthy decisions."
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools An informative guide for anyone working with transgender students. Includes definitions of terms and best practices.

This page was last updated by WKS 02/03/21