Talking to Your Children About Sexual Health

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has recently completed a DVD focused on providing parents with useful information about how to talk to their children about sexual health. Although parents may find these conversations challenging, research has shown that they can be effective sexual health educators when provided with support and accurate information. The DVD, titled “It’s Easier Than You Think: Tips for Talking with Your Kids About Sexual Health”*, includes tips for parents, expert advice, and parent experiences.

To order the DVD or view this video, please visit: http://www.skprevention.ca/sexual-health/parents-as-educators/    

A literature review focused on parents as sexual health educators for their children is also available from the Prevention Institute’s website (see http://skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/sexual-health/parents-as-sexual-health-educators/). This literature review defines sexual health and sexual health education, discusses potential facilitators and barriers to parental provision of this type of education, and provides suggestions for parents. A list of online sexual resources for parents is also shared.

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is available to provide presentations to parents about how to talk to children about sexual health. If you are interested in hosting one of these presentations, please contact the Cara at czukewich@skprevention.ca  or call 306-651-4316.