TALKING TO YOUNGER KIDS (AGES 3-6) ABOUT SEX

Should I be talking to my child about sex when they’re this young?

Laying a healthy foundation for God’s plan? Establishing yourself as a trustworthy “expert” for their questions (rather than that friend’s older brother)? Protecting them against abuse?

Unquestionably. You don’t want to be playing catch up. (We’ll help.)

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BOOKS

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | God Made All of Me

by Justin Holcomb

It’s easy to convey the message to children that their bodies or particular parts of their bodies are shameful.

This misconception fuels confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy, and often prevents children from recognizing or reporting sexual abuse.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | Good Pictures Bad Pictures

by Kristin Jenson

It can feel like a daunting task…Addressing the topic of pornography with children can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s digital age.

This newly revised bestseller offers a comfortable and easy approach, helping parents start important conversations and cutting through any potential awkwardness with confidence.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

by Kristin Jenson

Young children deserve to be armed early against internet dangers. Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. makes it easy for parents to protect their young kids ages 3 to 6.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | God Made Babies

by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb

When children ask “where do babies come from?” they ask because they are curious about where THEY came from. The question is not about sex.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® |  God’s Signpost: How Marriage Points Us to God’s Love

by Sam Allberry

A beautifully illustrated children’s book that introduces the concept of marriage as a reflection of God’s love.

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RESOURCES

TO EQUIP YOU FOR CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | Being Intentional with your Kids

with Jessica Thompson, Joel Fitzpatrick
April 8, 2019

Siblings Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick, both married with children, know the challenge parents face of talking to our kids about sex.

FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

with Justin & Lindsey Holcomb
March 21, 2023

When it comes to having “the Talk,” where do you start? Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, authors of God Made Babies, hand parents pointers for establishing healthy sexual worldview.

FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

with Justin & Lindsey Holcomb
March 20, 2023

“Where do babies come from?” Don’t break out in a sweat just yet. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help parents start the conversation with basic, biblical tools.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | Keeping our kids from predators

with Justin Holcomb
June 2, 2016

Most of our parents warned us never to talk to strangers. But statistics show that 93 percent of abuse victims knew their perpetrators. Pastor Justin Holcomb, exploited at the age of 10 by a distant relative, talks about his book, “God Made All of Me,” which helps parents teach their children how to protect their bodies from those who would do them harm.

Younger Kids | Sexual Wholeness | FamilyLife® | Protecting your child from sexual abuse

with Justin Holcomb
June 3, 2016

Parents are natural protectors, but they can’t be with their kids 100 percent of the time. Pastor Justin Holcomb, author of the book, “God Made All of Me,” talks about some of the ways parents can protect their children from child abuse, beginning with teaching their children how “beautifully and wonderfully” made their bodies really are.

The sex talk and gender conversations in your home don’t have to be big, awkward productions. But they do need to happen. The sooner the better.

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TRUSTED EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Heaven in Your Home Family Music is for parents and kids of all ages and will help make the connection between faith and the goodness of being God’s image bearers.