How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child's Sexual Character - Paperback

by Stan Jones (Author), Brenna Jones (Author)

1 Million Copies Sold in Series
ECPA Christian Book Award Winner

When is the right time to tell your children about sex? And how do you introduce such a sensitive and sometimes awkward topic? Award-winning authors Stan and Brenna Jones are here to equip you with the strategies, tools, and insights for age-appropriate discussions with your children.

In this honest and practical guide to building a biblical foundation of sexuality, you'll learn strategies for:

• Developing healthy dialogue with your kids
• How and when to explain the details of sex
• Preparing for the physical changes of puberty
• Preparing for dating, romance, and sexual attraction
• Encouraging a commitment to chastity and sexual health
• What to do if you're getting a late start telling your kids about sex

Now revised and updated with helpful material on sexual orientation, gender identity, and the dangers of pornography.

Get the rest of the bestselling God's Design for Sex series so you can start healthy discussions with your children at each stage of life--from toddlers to teens.

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The God's design for sex series helps parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in the home. The parents' guide, and four age-appropriate books, enable families to develop a healthy dialogue about sexuality. They provide children the foundation of truth and knowledge they need for when they are inevitably bombarded with confusing and potentially harmful messages about sex.

Each book communicates clear information and illustrations, delivered in a biblically holistic way. How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex is the parents' guide in the God's Design for Sex series.

Do you want to have healthy, honest, biblical conversations about sex with your kids? How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex equips you with the strategies, tools, and insights for age-appropriate discussions at every stage of your child's life. In this third revision of the bestselling series, Stan and Brenna Jones provide honest and practical suggestions for every parent. Learn how to

• Affirm the goodness of God's view of sexuality
• Explain physical development in age-appropriate ways
• Prepare your child for the changes of puberty
• Dialogue about our culture's approach to sex
• Create an environment of trust and honesty in your family

Now revised and updated with helpful material on pornography, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.

Stan Jones, PhD, is a professor of psychology and core studies at Wheaton College. He also served as provost for 20 years. He is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity and on homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. Brenna Jones has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.

Author Biography

STAN JONES, PHD, provost and professor of psychology at Wheaton College, is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity as well as homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. BRENNA JONES has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.