Teaching Your Child About Sex: An Essential Guide for Parents - Softcover

Ketterman, Grace H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800731956 ISBN 13: 9780800731953

Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2007

Synopsis

Imparting healthy attitudes and solid information about sex to children is one of the most challenging aspects of parenthood. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Grace H. Ketterman has been helping parents give the best and most accurate information and guide their children in sexual responsibility. She gives parents the perfect words for explaining the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sex, in age-specific increments from babyhood through adolescence. This updated edition includes chapters on special issues that are a part of our social and cultural environment, such as sexually transmitted diseases and homosexuality. Going way beyond "the talk," Dr. Ketterman gives parents the tools they need to pass on a Christ-centered understanding of one of God's most wonderful gifts.

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About the Author

Grace H. Ketterman, MD, is a practicing child psychiatrist, a frequent magazine contributor, and a popular lecturer on child development. She is the author of several books.

From the Back Cover

You can shape your child's lifelong view of sexuality Good sex education for your child begins with you, and Teaching Your Child about Sex is filled with the tools you need to confidently teach your children about sex. Going way beyond "the talk," Dr. Ketterman gives you a plan for passing on a faith-centered understanding of one of God's most precious gifts. With her help, you can â ¢ encourage discussionâ ¢ give age-appropriate answersâ ¢ talk about the spiritual side of sexâ ¢ secure a bond of trust with your child Newly revised and updated, Teaching Your Child about Sex now includes chapters on current issues such as sexually transmitted diseases and homosexuality.Grace H. Ketterman, MD, is a practicing child psychiatrist, a frequent magazine contributor, and a popular lecturer on child development. She is the author of many books and lives in Kansas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800731956
• ISBN 13: 9780800731953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240