With humour and sensitivity, Boys, Girls &amp; Body Science provides no-nonsense answers for children - and parents - with questions about sex. Specifically designed for young readers, Boys, Girls &amp; Body Science walks children through the wonders of their bodies in a direct, easy-to-read manner. The story begins with Nicholas, 7, and Jenny, 5, learning about different types of science in their class - from ecology to the digestive system. Then Meg Hickling, a guest speaker, comes to talk to them about a new type of science. Hickling talks about the "science names" for the children's body parts, about good and bad touches and about making babies. She coaches the children not to be embarrassed or shy about body science: "We are going to make this just like a science lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist and we will learn the scientific names for our private parts," she says. Hickling is a Registered Nurse who has been teaching sexual education for over 25 years. She is an outstanding educator, and her ability to convey difficult material with sensitivity, gentle humour and warmth distinguishes her as a remarkable teacher and role model. In this latest publication, Hickling brings her award-winning lesson into the homes, schools and libraries of inquisitive children everywhere!

Boys, Girls & Body Science: A First Book About Facts of Life

Self-Help

Hickling, Meg

Harbour Publishing

Meg Hickling, a retired R.N., has been teaching parents, children, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals how to talk about sex and sexual health for over 30 years. Now she answers the many questions adults ask. Meg's down-to-earth, no-nonsense style engages readers in topics such as the importance and meaning of sexual maturity, healing from old sexual wounds, male and female midlife changes, the use of pharmaceutical and other aids to sex, homosexuality and homophobia, and the sexuality and sexual needs of elders. Meg's "whole person" approach respects the roles of personal and family values, spirituality, and community.

Meg Hickling's Grown-up Sex: Sexual Wholeness for the Better Part of Your Life

Northstone

Not sure what - or how much - information to share with children and teens regarding sex and sexual health? Do you fear what they might ask? Or how to respond to their questions? Or whether you even know the "answers" yourself? 
Saleema Noon knows all about these fears and concerns. An expert in sexual health education and stepparent to two teenage daughters herself, she understands the challenges adults face when addressing sensitive topics with their kids. 
In Talk Sex Today, Noon delivers an intelligent and sensible blend of current, inclusive, and practical information for children and teens - and the adults who love them. Noon builds on the foundational work of iconic sexual health educator Meg Hickling and her bestselling Speaking of Sex books to offer adults a break-through guide on teaching "body science." 
Together, with a combined 40 years of experience, Noon and Hickling broach a host of topics including:
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 <li>gender identity and stereotypes 
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<li>sexual diversity 
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<li>sexual consent 
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<li>bullying and harassment 
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<li>fostering healthy body image 
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<li>internet safety 
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<li>managing media influence 
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<li>pornography 
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<li>sexual decision-making 
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<li>teaching sexual health to children and teens with special needs</li>
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 Not afraid of controversy and firm in her belief that knowledge is power, Noon's broadly inclusive approach shines with the affirmation that every person - regardless of race, religion, age, ability, gender identity, gender expression and sexual attraction - deserves respect and the information that will keep them safe. 
This is the ultimate guide to teaching children about sexual health and is ideal for educators and parents alike.

Talk Sex Today: What Kids Need to Know and How Adults Can Teach Them

Noon, Saleema

Wood Lake Publishing

Whether your child is 3 and asking questions about bodies and sex and babies, or thirteen and facing difficult decisions and concerns about their own sexuality, this book is for you. With sensitivity, honesty, and a good deal of humour, Meg Hickling addresses the real questions she has been asked during her 20-plus years spent working with children of all ages. This book provides practical, up-to-date no-nonsense suggestions and encouragement for parents addressing sexuality and sexual health issues with their children. Updated and reorganised, this new edition provides the same great age-appropriate information as the best-selling first edition.

More Speaking of Sex: What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know It

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Northstone Pub Inc

This updated and expanded version of the bestselling More Speaking of Sex, continues to deliver no-nonsense facts in a humorous yet scientific manner. With new chapters related to the Internet, and multi-faiths, parents will find the latest and greatest information about sexual health. Meg Hickling gently dispels misconceptions and unhealthy beliefs about sex by telling even more humorous stories from over 25 years of experience working with children, families, teachers, and other professionals. Hickling touches on the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sexuality - a "whole" person approach to sex. She knows that many parents had no information given to them by their parents, their churches, or their schools, when they were growing up, and Hickling hopes this book will provide the knowledge parents need. Hickling provides age-appropriate information, guidelines on how to talk with children at various stages of their development, and examples of how to answer tough questions.

The New Speaking of Sex: What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know It