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Understanding our bodies Start early Affirm that the body is a good and special thing. Small children (infants and toddlers) touch themselves as they discover their bodies. They also often ask the names of different body parts. Tell them the names using appropriate language. When teaching your toddler about the nose […]

Is now a good time? When young children want information and advice, they go to their parents first. Once they reach their teenage years, they tend to rely more on friends, the media, and others people for information. As a parent, you have a wonderful opportunity to reach your children before […]

Healthy sexuality ​The strategy is simple: Tell the truth — that is, that sex and sexuality are pleasures as well as responsibilities. Start talking As children are exposed to new ideas and experiences, it can be hard to know what to say. Nobody has all of the answers; what is most […]

Take action: Healthy communication Developing healthy communication is the foundation for good relationships. Healthy communication is a lot more than what to say and not to say to your children. It’s about developing an environment where your children feel safe; respected; and that their feelings, fears, failures and successes can be […]

Te invito – material Te invito is a toolkit developed by Esperanza United as a collection of resources and materials for individuals and organizations to increase awareness and engage Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence. Visit teinvito.org for information about this toolkit. Te invito: Why While the number of […]

Te invito: Videos Te Invito is a toolkit developed by Esperanza United as a collection of resources and materials for individuals and organizations to increase awareness and engage Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence. In this toolkit, you will find information about programs that have been documented to work […]

How do I prepare? Part 2 To prepare for a conversation with your children about a potentially difficult subject, it’s important to remember that as the adult, you must guide and model healthy communication. Talk openly Encourage open, honest, and thoughtful reflection. Allow children of all ages to express their ideas, […]

How do I prepare? Part 1 How do you prepare yourself to talk to your child about sensitive subjects? Try to go into the conversations with these principles in mind. Be patient Sometimes it can take a while for children to ask their question or tell a story. This may be […]

Am I too late? A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher; open and honest communication will allow you to teach your children some of the most important lessons they’ll ever learn. Start early When young children want information and advice, they go to their parents first. Once they […]

Trainings, glossaries, and curricula Continuous education is necessary for Language Access since language evolves with new words, phrases. Glossaries There are many unique terms for language access that are necessary for everyone (victims and advocates) need to know. Here are some resources on terminology. We encourage you to develop your own […]