Kids, Sex & Screens by Roberts, Jillian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Navigating with the Parental Compass

Drastic Differences By the Numbers Communication Is Key What Is the Parental Compass? Confronting Complex Challenges Hitting the Reset Button Moving Forward Together

Chapter 2: Start Early

How to Start Conversations about Sex

Icebreaker Conversations Milestone Conversations

Start Early with Technology Rules Encountering Pornography Sonia’s Story

A Foundational Event Ramifications

Chapter 3: Give Unconditional Love

Building a Foundation

Bookends Tradition! The 5:1 Concept The Hamburger Strategy

Be Your Child’s Go-To Person Mistakes Will Be Made Handle Your Own Feelings

The Three Bs Shape Breathing Bracketing Manage Your Own Triggers

Shame

Chapter 4: Stay Current

Why You Need to Keep Up Balancing Their Right to Privacy and Your Need to Know Become a Nimble Parent Nathan’s Story Emily’s Story Dangerously Desensitized How to Stay Current

Stay in the Loop at School Have Books in Your Home Watch What Goes into Your Child’s Brain Find the Positive in Social Media

Chapter 5: Set Smart Boundaries

Concentric Rings

The Self Ring The Family Ring The Community Ring The Online Ring

Tyler’s Story Their Bodies, Their Choices Eradicate People-Pleaser Tendencies The Essential Idea of Consent

No Secrets = No Predators Have the “Other Talk” Regularly

Chapter 6: Nurture Relationships

Playdates and Beyond

Create Social Engagements Look Beyond BFFs Encourage Relationships in Your Family Circle Meet the Parents Facilitate Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Sports

Swap Screens for IRL Relationships

Teach Friendship Build Empathy Skills Think Through Actions and Outcomes

Problem Solve Like a Pro

Deal with a Bully Discourage Early Romances More from Tyler’s Story

Chapter 7: Lose Stigma and Prejudice

Developing a Sexual Identity The Power of Self-Esteem Model Healthy Attitudes

Think about Your Put-Downs Realize It’s Not a Joking Matter Have Zero Tolerance for Hate Underscore that Sexuality Is Not Identity Look Beyond Blue and Pink Show Support Choose Diverse Media

Support for LGBTQ+ Youth Drew’s Story

Chapter 8: Build Resilience

Risk, Resilience, and Recovery

Looking at the Research Developmental Assets

Opportunities for Building Resilience

Offer Meaningful Choices Let Kids Problem Solve Let Your Child Have a Voice, Then Listen! Allow Kids to Set Their Own Terms Identify Your Family Values Engage as a Family