Building Your Child’s Safety Skills to Help Prevent Unhealthy Sexual Behavior

Learn the difference between typical and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, problem-solving skills for parents and children dealing with unhealthy behaviors, as well as some protective factors that can help prevent them. You’ll also learn about vulnerability factors surrounding these behaviors, ways to help children navigate new social situations and why it’s important for parents to be aware of where and how their child spends their time.

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Resources

• Check out the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth.
• Read this Preventing Harmful Behaviors in Children and Youth MilLife Guide.
• Listen to this podcast episode about Talking to Your Kids About Healthy Sexual Development.
• Listen to this podcast episode about Typical Sexual Development in Children and Youth.
• Watch OneOp webinars from the “Family Development: Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (SBCY) Series”.