Talking to your children about sexuality is important
<div class="ExternalClass97BD493C12C8438FA3B4FB73624C2F18"><p>Your child's curiosity is growing, especially with the changes that are happening to his or her body as they grow and mature. It is necessary to speak to your child about sexuality as it prevents him or her from engaging in early sexual activities. It is also important to educate your child on the different protective measures for use at a later age.</p><p>Take pride in knowing that making the first move to speak to your child regarding sexuality only serves to protect and better equip him or her for the future. Embark on one of parenthood’s most enriching experiences together with your child as he or she enters the next chapter of life. It also helps to create a good foundation for communication so that your child will always feel comfortable to approach you.
</p><p></p><h2>When Is the Best Time to Talk to My Child?</h2><h3>Curious From As Young As
<em>9 years old.</em></h3><p>Your child is filled with questions. Are you ready with the answer?</p><p>Read these helpful articles.</p><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/In-Article%20Images%20(Small)/9-12img%20(1).jpg" alt="A preteen girl smling at the camera" style="margin:5px;vertical-align:baseline;" /></p><h3 style="text-align:center;">9 - 12 years old:</h3><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Reaching puberty means more questions</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/377/deal_with_peer_pressure_media" title="Learn to Deal with Peer Pressure and Media Influence"> Learn to Deal with Peer Pressure and Media Influence</a>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/957/help-your-child-cope-with-puberty-and-self-esteem" title="Help Your Child Cope with Puberty and Self Esteem">Help Your Child Cope with Puberty and Self Esteem </a></p><p style="text-align:center;">
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</p><h3 style="text-align:center;">13 - 17 years old:</h3><p style="text-align:center;">
<strong>The awkward years </strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1397/talking-to-teen-about-sex-and-sexuality" title="Relationships, Dating, and What Comes After">Relationships, Dating and What Comes After</a>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1398/nurturing-self-esteem" title="Nurturing Self-Esteem">Nurturing Self-Esteem </a></p><h2>Here are more resources from us!</h2><p>We have a depository of visual aids and articles.</p><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default "><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:839px;"><h3 style="text-align:center;">
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<a href="/sites/assets/Assets/PDFs/HPB/Sexual%20Health/Visual_Aid_Simplified.pdf" title="Simplified Visual Aid"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" />Visual_Aid_Simplified.pdf</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">Detailed Sexual Anatomy
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<a href="http://www.filos.sg/" title="Filos Community Service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Filos Community Service</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">
<a href="https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/" title="Children Society" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Children's Society</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">
<a href="https://www.touch.org.sg/about-touch/our-services/touch-cyber-wellness-homepage" title="TOUCH Cyber Wellness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TOUCH Cyber Wellness</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">
<a href="http://www.bcare.org.sg/" title="Bethesa Care" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bethesda Care</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">
<a href="https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/specialist-centres/services-by-centre/counselling" title="Raffles Counselling Centre" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Raffles Counselling Centre </a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/183/parent-hub">Visit Parent Hub, for more useful tips and guides to give your child a healthy start.</a></p>
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<strong>Read these next:</strong></p><ul><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/960/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex" title="How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex">How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex</a></li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/485/happy_and_lasting_relationships" title="Happy and Lasting Relationships With Children">Happy and Lasting Relationships With Children</a></li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/27/sexual_health_guide" title="What Is Sexual Health">What Is Sexual Health</a>
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