30 Days of Sex Talks
Empowering Your Child with Knowledge of Sexual Intimacy For Ages 3-7
Additional Resources
- Our Amazing Bodies
“My Body Is a Temple” from the Friend, July 2014
“As we care for our bodies the way God has commanded, we will be blessed!” - Marissa Widdison
“For Parents of Little Ones” from the Friend, May 2017
This is a great short resource to help parents think of ways to teach their children about taking care of our amazing bodies.
“Ye Are the Temple of God” from the Friend, May 2002
“You are like the temple. You are different from everyone else, but you, too, are a house for the Spirit of God.” - Vicki F. Matsumori
- My Body Belongs to Me
“My Body Is A Temple of God” from the Liahona, August 2011
This lesson helps parents and leaders teach an essential truth that every child should know. How are our bodies like temples?
“Taking Care of Me” from the Friend, August 2011
A fun graphic for children that lists different ways that they care for their bodies.
“Sexual Assault Awareness – Conversation Starters to Protect Your Children” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article provides parents with some foundational information regarding the frequency of sexual assault, and what they can do to help teach their children how to protect themselves.
“Kids and ‘Affection’: Why I’m NOT Teaching My Kids To Be Polite” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article talks about teaching kids to speak up when they feel uncomfortable with unwanted affection.
- Male Anatomy
“A beautiful children’s book addressing gender, agency, accountability and hope in our Heavenly Parents’ plan.” - Tammy Hill
“My Body- A Temple” from the Friend, May 2002
Discuss ways that we can treat our bodies and how to keep them clean. You can also make a little puppet that exercises.
“I Will Shine” from the Friend, January 2022
A beautiful song about the light within each of us and our potential for greatness.
- Female Anatomy
“Special Witness: Our Bodies Are Temples, and the Spirit of the Lord Should Dwell There and Shine Through.” from the Friend, June 2008
“Our personal temples must be used to accomplish righteous purposes. Our physical body is a blessing, a timeless trust, and makes a forever family possible.” - David A. Bednar
“I am a Child of God” from the Friend, January 2003
This is a great article to start off the conversations. It points out how we each have a body that God gave us. It points out how we have eyes like mom or hair like dad and then continues to build on this. When teaching about anatomy, this is a simple, safe place to start.
“I am Growing Everyday” from the Friend, January 2022
A simple lesson for teaching young children about growing, changing, and learning.
- Respecting Others
“Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” - Mosiah 13:20
“What is Respect?” from the Friend, September 2016
This fun activity helps parents and kids explore what respect is and how we can respect ourselves and others.
“Tickling Trouble” from the Friend, June 2017
“Tickling Trouble” retells the story of how two siblings learned about respecting each others’ bodies through a conflict they had with poking and tickling.
“Creating Rules and Boundaries with Your Family” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article includes a variety of tips and tricks that parents can use when setting boundaries for their children.
“All Children of God” from the Friend, September 2017
“All Children of God” is a sweet, illustrated short story that follows Iren as she and her family visit a Buddhist temple.
- Public
“Talking to Kids About Public vs. Private Discussions” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Children are public creatures. They are not born with a sense of what should be discussed in private and what should not.”
“Happiness and Obedience” from the Liahona, August 2020
“You are a child of God. God gives us commandments to bless us and bring us joy.” - Russell M. Nelson
- Private
“From Awkward to Awesome: Talking to Your Kids about Sexual Intimacy” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Talking to your kids about sexual intimacy doesn't need to be awkward, it can be a helpful, meaningful experience. Learn what you need to talk about and how to talk about sex with your kids, including what is private and what is public.”
“Respect for Sacred Things” from the Friend, June 2021
This is an activity cutout which teaches about what sacred means and how to show respect for sacred things.
“Do You Know Where Your Kids Are Online?” from Educate and Empower
“The internet is an amazing place. Similar to a big, metropolitan city, there is so much to explore. In big cities like Manhattan, there are museums, parks, concerts, Broadway, restaurants, and sites to see, but there are also areas to avoid.
- Clothing
“Teaching Modesty to Our Children” from the Ensign, July 2009
This article is a great pre-read to help gather your thoughts and ideas on discussing why we need to wear clothing and be modest.
“Teaching our Kids Smart Clothing Choices and Modesty” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Dignity refers to the quality of being worthy for honor and respect. It’s also about our appearance, our intentions, our personal responsibility, and ultimately the extent to which we respect and represent ourselves.”
“Modest At Any Age” from the Friend, May 2010
This is a great story about a girl whose friend gave her clothing, some modest and some immodest, and what she did with it.
“Modesty Checklist” from the Friend, May 2010
This is a list of things to examine modesty, including not just clothing appearance, but also hygiene and the purpose for modesty.
“Modesty and Smart Clothing Choices: Teaching Our Kids to Be Seen for Who They Are” from Educate and Empower Kids
“A smart clothing choice is one that ‘investigates’ the context where the clothes will be worn, and asks Who, Where, Why, What, and How.”
- Good Touch
“A Family Night Lesson About Good Touch/Bad Touch” from Educate and Empower Kids
It’s crucial to teach your kids how to recognize good touch from bad touch. Teach in a way that builds trust between you and your kids that will allow them to come to you.
“The Master's Touch” from the Friend, April 1983
This poem is an account of when Christ healed the woman afflicted with an illness of blood.
“For Parents of Little Ones: Body Safety” from the Friend, August 2019
This is a great resource that gives examples of how other parents have addressed the
topics of modesty, touch, and body safety with their young children.
“The Best Hug Ever!” from the Liahona, January 2020
This is a short story about a little girl who loves hugs and thinks about hugs when she feels lonely in Primary.
- Bad Touch
“What are signs that someone is being abused?” from Life Help
Found on the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website, this resource includes a variety of information on how to spot the signs of abuse in an individual.
“Helping Your Child Become the Master of Their Body Moving Beyond Good Touch/Bad Touch” from Educate and Empower Kids
This family home evening lesson was put together to help you navigate teaching your child about the different kinds of touches, and what to do if they experience a “bad touch,” and how to avoid it as well.
“Abuse and Body Safety” from Help with Sensitive Topics
Found on the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website, this set of articles helps parents discuss body safety, protecting oneself, saying “no” and more.
“When Should I Tell?” from the Liahona, March 2015
This is a helpful resource that gives kids a quick idea of when they should tell an adult about
various situations.
- Predators
“A Lesson for Teaching Your Children About Predators” from Educate and Empower Kids
In this family night lesson, we outline how to proceed with a conversation to teach your kids about predators and what they can look for, as well as establishing trust between you so that they will feel comfortable coming to you if anything happens.
“When Should I Tell?” from the Liahona, March 2015
This is a helpful resource that gives quick kids a quick idea of when they should tell an adult about various situations.
“Talking to Children about Abuse” from Abuse Help, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This article covers a lot of great information that you can use in your discussions with your child about abuse and how to prevent it.
“Protecting Children” from the Ensign, April 2019
This is a great resource for parents that breaks down how Christ interacted with and nurtured children.
- How to Say “No”
“Can You Spot the Grooming Behaviors of a Predator?” from Educate and Empower Kids
This lesson teaches a few tactics on how to recognize grooming behaviors and has multiple links to more helpful resources.
“No, Thank You!” from the Friend, August 1999
This story talks about the importance of listening to how you feel, and if something makes you uncomfortable, then it’s okay to say no.
“Decide Right Now” from the Friend, March 2012
This is an article that discusses how we can know beforehand what we would do in difficult situations. It also gives children a comic where they fill in their answers. Although this article is not specific to saying “no” to someone trying to hurt your child, it is still great practice for saying “no.”
“Your Child Needs to Know: What is a Predator?” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Before we can prepare our children to know how to recognize a predator, we must first be clear on what classifies someone as such. Here are some facts to keep at the forefront of our minds while keeping our children out of danger.”
“Saying No, Hearing No” from the Liahona, October 2020
This activity goes through different scenarios where saying no is needed and how to say it, and how to listen to someone who tells you “no.”
- Your Instincts and the Holy Ghost Keep You Safe
“Providing Simple Opportunities for Kids to Feel and Identify the Spirit” from Empower Latter-day Saint Kids
Inviting the spirit into your home is essential in this day and age, especially for helping kids to learn how to receive their own personal revelations. This article gives great ideas on how to create an atmosphere in your home to invite such experiences.
“The Holy Ghost Is . . .” from the Friend, July 2019
This is a great illustration explaining who the Holy Ghost is and how he speaks to us to keep us safe.
“Everyone But Me” from the Friend, July 1997
This is a story about a boy who wonders why everyone but him can hear the Holy Ghost. After asking his parents why, they help him see just how often he does hear the Holy Ghost everyday.
Chloe has a Question. A Very Important Question by Dina Alexander
A great story and workbook! With her family’s help, Chloe learns one of the most important lessons in gospel living: Questions aren’t just good, they are great!
“My Body is Mine: Teaching Kids Appropriate Touch” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Ever wonder how to discuss what type of touching is appropriate with your kids? … . You don’t have to start with anything extreme. Start where you feel comfortable. Kids can learn basic things when they are younger and the topics can get more and more real the older they get.”
- You Have Feelings and Emotions that Connect You
“How Are You Feeling?” from the Friend, October 2015
This illustration provides tips on dealing with strong emotions.
“I Have Feelings” from the Friend, October 1995
This illustration is about a little girl and the feelings she experiences.
“Feeling Glad” from the Friend, March 1990
This is a little art project that you can do to help your children see the difference between happy and sad.
“Emotional Intelligence is Critical to Creating Strong Kids” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article discusses the importance of teaching children the importance and value of emotional intelligence.
“Six Ways to Feel Better” from the Liahona, February 2020
This short piece goes through a few strategies to teach your kids how to handle negative emotions.
- Romantic Love
“Camilla, a Cherished Companion” from the Friend, November 2007
A wonderful summary of how President Spencer W. Kimball and his wife met and started their eternal relationship.
“The Temple--I’m Going There Someday” from the Friend, August 2009
Contains a story and game about preparing to go to the temple.
“Why are Mom and Dad Going to the Temple” from the Friend, August 2009
Story about the importance of attending the temple and performing sacred ordinances.
“Developing a Stronger Relationship of Trust with Your Kids” from Empower Latter-day Saint Kids
This article lists some great tips on what you can do to build better trust between you and your kids.
“Lot’s of Ways to Say ‘I Love You’” from the Friend, March, 2019
A simple board game you can print out, that includes actions one can do to show love.
- Adults Who Care For You
“Goodly Grandparents” from the Friend, July 2018
This is a story about a little boy who is embarrassed to admit he lives with his grandparents and not his parents. Later, he realizes that his grandparents are just like parents, and he should be proud and not embarrassed.
“Who Loves You?” from the Friend, September 2015
This is a great resource for those with young children. This little story comes from the Friends Jr. It discusses how we have families who love us and care for us.
“Five Great Ways to Bring Truly Open Communication to Your Home” from Educate and Empower Kids
Opening with a short, personal experience from the author, this article offers parents five ways that they can create and improve communication within the home.
“Be a Family Builder” from the Friend, September 2011
This is a great little resource that helps explain who our family, extended family, future family, and church families are.
- Where Do Babies Come From?
“Teaching about Procreation and Chastity” from The Family Home Evening Resource Book
We are all children of God with biological parents and heavenly parents.
“Talking with Young Children about Sex” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article gives some great tips to explain sex simply and accurately.
“A Present for Sarah” from the Friend, April 2010
This is a sweet story of becoming an older sibling and overcoming feelings of jealousy.
“We’re All Expecting a Baby!” from the Ensign, March 1991
This article is a great help to teach about childbirth and having a new sibling.
- We Change and Develop
“When I Grow Up I Want To Be” from the Friend, December 2016
This is a little chart to help you and your children discuss what they can be when they grow up.
“I Am Growing” from the Friend, January 2019
A simple coloring page for your kids.
“Hannah” from the Friend, March 2003
This is a cute story of a little girl who feels like all she does is cause problems. Her mother shows her a baby picture and then walks her through different stages of her life and how she had to learn new things as she grew.
“Amelia’s Growing Body” from the Friend, August 2019
A simple graphic to help illustrate for your kids what taking care of your body can include- like climbing the monkey bars in the park!
- Other Words You’ve Heard
“Above The Line” from the Friend, May 2013
This is a great resource for discussing inappropriate humor and potty jokes. It talks about a family as they watch a movie and how they respond to unkind jokes in the show.
“For Parents of Little Ones: Kind Words” from the Friend, May 2019
This resource shares ideas on how to help young children build a strong foundational vocabulary of kind words.
“Kindness: Online, Face to Face, and Everywhere” from Educate and Empower Kids
This family night lesson offers parents an organized resource to help them teach their children that “kindness is not just a quality to have with friends or family, but at all times.”
“Not at Home, Not Anywhere” from the Friend, July 2015
Carter and his best friend started using swear words a few weeks ago. They didn’t think anything of it until Carter’s mother overheard them using swear words in the kitchen.
- Discovering Our Own Bodies
“What Voices Will You Listen To?” from the New Era, August 2019
“Each one of us is a child of God with unlimited potential waiting to be developed and an inner beauty to be trusted and revealed.” - Michelle D. Craig
“20 Ways to Compliment A Child That Have Nothing To Do With Appearance” from Educate and Empower Kids
“It is important to let the children in your life know that you see them and value them for more than appearance; after all, appearance is not an accomplishment.”
“Teaching Our Kids Body Gratitude: A Critical Skill in Our Image-Saturated World” from Educate and Empower Kids
“We need to teach our [kids] to be confident, happy, and self-assured no matter what kind of body they are living in.”
“My Body” from the Friend, August, 2019
In the action rhyme, children and adults can feel grateful for their bodies and explore the many things their bodies can do.
- Affection
“A Story of Kindness” from the Friend, August 2005
“I decided to do what I thought Jesus would do. I read my little brother a story. Afterward my mom thanked me, and I felt good inside because I had helped my mom and my little brother.” - Braden Walden
“A Butterfly for Courtney” from the Friend, September 2016
This story is a wonderful example of how friends can show kindness and affection in appropriate manners. Elane notices her friend is struggling with depression. She goes out of her way to give her friend a special gift to help her feel better.
“Lesson: Standing Up Against Bullying” from Educate and Empower Kids
This family night lesson is intended to help children learn to stand up for themselves and others around them when faced with bullying.
“Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness,
charity, humility, diligence.” - D&C 4:6
- Play
“Me? A Bully?” from the Friend, February 2017
This story illustrates the importance of including others and being kind.
“Hard at Work, Hard at Play” from the Friend, August 2009
This talks about how the prophet Joseph Smith still took the time to play and have fun with the children around him, even when he was so busy.
“An Hour of Play Every Day: 77 Things to do Outside!” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article gives good ideas on what kind of games to play that are helpful for development and interaction.
“The Danger With Using Screens As a Digital Pacifier” from Educate and Empower Kids
“In the digital age where we are surrounded by screens it is important that parents take a step back and ask themselves if we’re using these screens as an emotional crutch for our children.”
- How are Boys and Girls Alike?
“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”
“All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.”
“Gender Matters” from the Friend, March 2017
This is an instruction page for parents on ways to discuss the importance of gender with their children.
“Celebrating You” from the Friend, February 2016
The goal of this activity is to help children see that even if they are a boy or a girl, they can like the same or different things. There is not one thing that is for girls only and one thing that is for boys only (dancing and football).
“I Want To Play The Flute” from the Friend, March 2017
This is a great example of how there really isn’t a boy or girl instrument/activity. Boys can play flutes and be in bands, and so can girls.
- Friendships
“Better Words, Better Friends” from the Friend, February 2014
Sometimes it is hard to stand up to your friends when they do things that you know are wrong. In this story, Keira learns that true friends are willing to respect you. If a friend is not willing to respect what you believe, are they really a friend?
“Chameleons and New Friends” from the Friend, August 2017
We do not have to be the same to be friends. In this story, a little girl learns that she doesn’t have to speak the same language to be friends with the new family.
“Finding a Real Friend” from the Friend, August 2018
This is a great example of how friendships are made and how to show kindness to those who are not our friends yet. This story also has a list of ways to make friends and be kind to others.
“The Apology” from the Liahona, January 2020
This is a story from a boy in South Korea who talks about an experience he had with learning how to say sorry, even when it’s hard.
- My Body Poops and Pees!
Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi
A simple, straightforward book for children that discusses how every animal and insect on earth does, indeed, poop.
- Pornography
“A Lesson About Pornography- for ages 3-7” from Educate and Empower Kids
This is a simple family night lesson guide for parents about pornography that is tailored specifically for children ages three through seven.
“Eight Strategies to Help Children Reject Pornography” from the Friend, October 2015
This is a great story about how a young boy told his friends no when they tried to show him pornography. This story also has some great tips on what to do in similar situations.
“Protecting Kids and Teaching Them to Use Tech for Good” from Educate and Empower Kids
In this short video, Dina Alexander shares ways that parents can educate their children about pornography and using technology to make the world a better place.
“Crash and Tell” from the Liahona, June 2011
A boy unknownly visits a pornography website. He quickly shuts down the computer when he is unable to exit the screen. He turns to his mother for help.
- Pictures
Petra’s Power to See: A Media Literacy Adventure from Educate and Empower Kids
Join Petra and her dad as they venture around the city to learn about media, how to understand its messages, and how to choose media wisely.
from Educate and Empower Kids
This guidebook was created to assist you and your family decide what media is “good,” “better,” or the “best” as you strive to live gospel standards.
“Just One Click” from the Friend, July 2014
“The Internet is good for lots of things, but sometimes just one click can take you somewhere you don’t want to be. We can also waste a lot of time without realizing it.” .
“A Child’s Mind on Porn: A Glimpse at the Effects” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article describes how porn affects children and what parents can do to confront this problem in their homes.
“Finding Help” from the Friend, February 2014
Tate cannot get the images he saw on the TV out of his head. He turns to his parents for help.
“The Bad Picture” from the Friend, August 2017
This tells the story of a boy who refused to look at a picture of pornography his friend had found
- Phones and the Internet
Noah's New Phone: A Story about Using Technology for Good from Educate and Empower Kids
A great family night book featuring a poignant story that addresses smartphone rules, online bullying, social media, and more.
“Be Smart, Be Safe, Have Fun” from the Friend, August 2016
This is a great activity to help kids see how media and technology can affect them and others.
“Choose The Right Media” from the Friend, April 2012
This is a guide to help children choose media that is wholesome and uplifting.
“Jason’s Escape” from the Friend, August 2009
This story shows how a family not only prepares for disasters in their home, but how they prepare for spiritual challenges. This article also has a list of internet safety rules to consider with your family.
- Nudity
“Modesty in dress is a quality of mind and heart, born of respect for oneself, one’s fellowmen, and the Creator of us all. Modesty reflects an attitude of humility, decency, and propriety.” - N. Eldon Tanner, “Friend to Friend,” from the Friend, June 1971
“For the Strength of Youth; Dress and Appearance.”
“When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and grooming influence the way you and others act.”
“Modesty Checklist” from the Friend, May 2010
This resource offers a quick and simple check-list of things for kids to use if they’re unsure whether or not an outfit is modest.
“Bodily Integrity: Teaching Your Child to Make the Best Choices for His or Her Body” from Educate and Empower Kids
This article offers parents a variety of tips on how they can teach their children to love and respect their own bodies in a culture that would demand otherwise
“Put on the Whole Armor of God” by Harold B. Lee
President Lee teaches why certain parts of our brain and body are vital, and must be protected from the Adversary
- I Am Beautiful and Strong
“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” —D&C 18:10
“Enough As You Are” from the Friend, January 2013
This is a story about a little sister who feels that she cannot compare to her sister in anything. She later learns that Heavenly Father loves us for who we are.
“5 Ways A Mother Can Develop Self-Worth In Her Son” from Educate and Empower Kids
“Mothers have a huge impact on their sons’ emotional development. We can help them become healthy, productive, and secure men by promoting their sense of self-worth.”
“Learning Positive Self-Talk” from Educate and Empower Kids
This family night lessonis a great start to help your kids understand the power of their internal dialogue.
“Ice Cream and Tap Shoes” from the Friend, October 2009
Erin never thought about how she looked until some boys made fun of her. She felt embarrassed when she realized that she was bigger than other girls her age.While at dance, Erin realized that she has talent and is beautiful that makes her special.
“Teaching Our Kids about Healthy Body Image” from Educate and Empower Kids
This family night lesson includes great advice to help you teach your child to have a more positive body image.
