Resources for Families
“The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community faces mental health conditions just like the rest of the population. However, you may experience more negative mental health outcomes due to prejudice and other biases. Knowing what challenges you may face as a member of the LGBTQ community and how to find and work with LGBTQ – inclusive providers can help ensure more positive outcomes.” ~ http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/LGBTQ
Select each category below to find resources for sexuality.
Websites
Media
Books
Appropriate Books for Parents
- How to Talk to Your Kids about Sexuality – David l. Sherrer and Linda M. Klepacki
- Sex & Sensibility: The Thinking Parent’s Guide to Talking Sense About Sex – Deborah M. Roffman
- For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens about Sexuality, Values, and Health – AL Vernacchio
Appropriate Books for Children
- It’s Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families, and Friends – Robie Harris (ages 4+)
- What’s the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys – Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
- Where Did I Come From? – Peter Mayle
- It’s so Amazing! A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families – Robie Harris and Michael Emberley
Look on Youth Portal for Appropriate Books for children about puberty