Best Books for Kids: Body Safety and Early Sex Ed
Teaching kids about body awareness and boundaries is especially important for families healing from trauma.
I’ve curated this guide from my specially selected list of titles handpicked for families navigating tough transitions, like divorce or trauma recovery—each chosen to encourage healing and growth.
These books provide age-appropriate, empowering guidance:
Recommended Course:
The Whole Story for Girls AND Boys ages 10-16:
not so scary talks about sex, puberty, and growing up
This faith-friendly online course for boys and girls covers puberty, body safety, and healthy relationships in a way that is approachable and empowering.
Why I Recommend It:
Covers tough topics like consent and boundaries with clarity.
Helps parents and kids navigate conversations about their bodies with ease.
Evidence-based, from the researchers at BareMarriage
Books on Body Safety and Awareness:
Teaching kids about body safety and boundaries is a vital part of equipping them to navigate the world with confidence and care. These thoughtfully selected books provide the tools to help children understand their bodies, set boundaries, and value their worth.
"God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies" by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb
This faith-based book introduces the concept of body safety in a gentle, reassuring way. It emphasizes that every part of a child’s body is good and worth protecting, empowering kids to communicate their boundaries confidently."I Said No! A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private" by Kimberly King
Written from a child’s perspective, this approachable guide teaches kids how to respond to uncomfortable situations, recognize inappropriate behavior, and confidently say “no” when necessary."The Story of Me: Babies, Bodies, and a Very Good God" by Stan and Brenna Jones
Designed for younger children, this book is a wonderful introduction to how God made their bodies, where babies come from, and why their bodies are special and deserve care and respect."Your Whole Body: From Your Head to Your Toes, and Everything in Between!" by Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau
Your Whole Body helps parents teach their children the names for their genitals in a comfortable and natural way by seamlessly weaving in the explanations and illustrations for private parts as the book explores our amazing human bodies from head to toes!
Explore My Full List of Recommended Children's Books
Browse more carefully curated titles, on my full list of recommended children’s books on my Amazon list here.
Whether you’re helping your child process big emotions, navigate family changes, or learn about body safety and boundaries, these terrific titles can help you spark healing and connection.
(Want more handpicked reads? Click HERE to browse my top picks on betrayal trauma, healing from spiritual hurt, and building healthy relationships.)
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Which title is your fave? Let me know in the comments!
