{"title":"Toolkits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"explaining-sex-to-children","title":"Sex Talk Toolkit","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaybe they asked. Mid grocery shop, while you were juggling bananas and a fussy toddler: \"Mum, how are babies made?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaybe puberty's turned up and, well, isn't that when your parents told you? At least that's how it always goes on telly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOr maybe nobody asked anything at all. You just looked at your child and thought, I should probably say something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever you got here, the question's the same:\u003cstrong\u003e how much do you actually say?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's what the \u003cstrong\u003eSex Talk Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt works out what your child needs to know right now, shows you where to start, and gives you the exact words to say it - in three steps, using three tools that work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's all built around my \u003cstrong\u003eSex Talk Roadmap\u003c\/strong\u003e - the four stages of explaining sex, from where babies grow through to understanding sex more broadly. You don't have to learn it. The toolkit works out which stage your child is up to and takes it from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause the goal isn't to tell them everything. It isn't to say as little as you can get away with, either. It's to give your child what they're ready for - enough that it makes sense to them, and not so little that they're left to work the rest out on their own.\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eHere's what's inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe main tools, a set of support tools, and printable age guides for every age from 3 to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree tools work in order: where your child is up to → what to say → how to bring it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARTING POINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork out where to start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA short set of questions about your child that shows whether it's time, and which of the four Roadmap stages they need. It looks at more than age: what they already understand, what's on their radar, what's coming up, and whether anything's changed lately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCRIPT BUILDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork out what to say.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick their age, the stage and the part you're stuck on, and you'll have the words to say it out loud. Comes in inclusive or traditional wording, with extras if you want to go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONVERSATION STARTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork out how to bring it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour ways in, for when you'd rather not wait to be asked: a book, a teachable moment, an everyday conversation, or just saying it straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if they ask first:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEX Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer the question they've just asked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSearch or browse the questions children ask about sex and how babies are made, or practise them first. The answers go by what your child already knows, not their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🔒Nothing you type into any of the tools is stored or sent anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou'll also find a few extra tools tucked in, for when it's something other than the words that's in the way. The \u003cstrong\u003eFear Buster\u003c\/strong\u003e for when worry or doubt makes you hesitate to start, the \u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooter\u003c\/strong\u003e for when they laugh, say \"gross\" or won't talk about it at all, the \u003cstrong\u003eValues Finder\u003c\/strong\u003e for putting your family's beliefs and boundaries around the facts, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNeuro Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for when it's the explaining that needs to change rather than what you say. They're there when you want them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer it on paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e The same guidance comes as printable age guides, one for every age from 3 to 18. Read ahead, highlight the wording that fits your family, or keep it nearby for the moment itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWorried about saying too much?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChildren who get accurate, age-appropriate information make safer choices, not riskier ones. Staying quiet doesn't keep a child innocent - it just means they learn it somewhere else, without you in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003eyou probably need to say less than you think.\u003c\/strong\u003e A four-year-old asking where babies come from usually just wants to know the baby grows in a uterus. That's it. The toolkit tells you where to stop, which turns out to be just as useful as knowing where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou know what this conversation needs to cover, before you start it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words are ready before the moment arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it gets awkward - and it might - you know what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eParents and carers of children aged 3 to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour family might be religious, secular, conservative, progressive, or somewhere in between. I provide the facts and the words. \u003cstrong\u003eYou add your own family values around them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd it works whatever your family looks like - same-sex parents, single parents, step and blended families, and children who came along through donor conception, IVF, surrogacy or adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's for neurodivergent families too - whether that's your child, you, or both of you. If your child needs things explained more literally, in smaller pieces, or with more time to process, there's guidance inside on how to explain it in a way that works for your child. \u003cstrong\u003eThe facts stay the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEven if your child is older and you've never said a word about any of this - you're not too late. You just start from where they are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eAbout Cath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm Cath Hakanson, a nurse, midwife, sexologist and family sex educator with more than 30 years of experience. Being a midwife gave me a head start on the facts. Finding words a four-year-old could actually understand took a lot longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm also a parent who's had to find these words at my own kitchen table. I'm an autistic ADHDer, raising neurodivergent kids of my own. That combination shapes the way I teach: clear, practical, direct, and focused on the child in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo judgement. Just practical help with what to say next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat this doesn't cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach of my toolkits does one topic properly, rather than a bit of everything. This one is explaining sex: what it is, how babies start, and how much to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf what you need is puberty or talking about masturbation, there's a toolkit for each of those. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eKnow what to say, before they ask again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet instant access to the Sex Talk Toolkit - and explain it in a way that fits your child, and your family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Sex Ed Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55492530471203,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8072\/2979\/files\/discussing_sex_23.png?v=1790737025"},{"product_id":"puberty-education","title":"Puberty Toolkit","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaybe you noticed it first. Your child leaned in for a hug, and there was a smell that definitely wasn't there last year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaybe they asked. Hair \"down there\", or why their chest is sore, or what a period actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOr maybe nobody's said anything at all. School's doing puberty next term and you thought, right, I should get in first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever you got here, the question's the same: \u003cstrong\u003ewhat do they actually need to know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's what the \u003cstrong\u003ePuberty Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e is for. It's built around my \u003cstrong\u003ePuberty Talk Roadmap\u003c\/strong\u003e, the four parts of teaching puberty, so you don't have to work out where to start. The toolkit does that, then gives you the words and a way to bring it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause knowing why a body changes doesn't tell a child what to do about it. Understanding sweat is one thing. Remembering deodorant, every single day, is another. This covers both.\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eHere's what's inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou won't need all of this at once. Most parents open the one tool that fits what's happening today, get what they need, and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour tools work in order: what to talk about now → how puberty works → what this change is → what to teach them to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARTING POINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork out what to talk about now, and what can wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTell it your child's age and tick what's changing, because age alone never tells you where they're up to. You get a plan: what to talk about now, what to get ahead of, and anything worth a doctor visit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBERTY GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand puberty before you explain it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePuberty school for parents: how it works, why the timing varies so much, and when something's worth checking with a health professional. The bigger picture, rather than one thing looked up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHANGE EXPLORER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook up the change that's happening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom body hair and sweat to periods, erections and wet dreams. What's happening, what varies, what your child needs to know, and ideas for bringing it up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELF-CARE BUILDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeach them what to actually do about it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom washing and deodorant to period products, wet dreams and school camp. What to explain, demonstrate and practise, and where your child will still need you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if they ask first:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBERTY Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer the question they've just asked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSearch or browse the questions children ask about puberty, or practise them first, so you're not caught off guard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🔒Nothing you type into any of the tools is stored or sent anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll also find a few extra tools tucked in, for when it's something other than the information that's in the way. The \u003cstrong\u003eFear Buster\u003c\/strong\u003e for when worry or doubt is making you hesitate, the \u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooter\u003c\/strong\u003e for when it didn't go the way you expected (they went quiet or walked off, or you froze, rambled or got something wrong), and the \u003cstrong\u003eNeuro Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for adapting how you teach it, from the talking right through to everyday self-care. They're there when you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer it on paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e My complete \u003cstrong\u003eParents' Guide to Puberty\u003c\/strong\u003e is included as a printable. It covers the same subject as the tools, written to be read end to end rather than looked up. Handy if you'd rather read ahead, or keep it on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eYou'll say less than you think\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost of us are braced for The Big Talk, because that's what we got. One sit-down, everything at once, never mentioned again. A hand-me-down nobody wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTalking about puberty works better in small pieces, a bit at a time as things come up. And you don't have to work out which bit is next. That's what the toolkit is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt also means your child hears about a change before it happens. And a change is far less frightening when a child knows it is coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou don't have to be a walking encyclopaedia. You just have to know what your child needs right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou look up what's happening to their body, instead of hoping you remember enough from school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou tell them about periods or wet dreams before they happen, not after the fright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou teach them to use deodorant, instead of nagging about the smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child hears it from you first, instead of from Google or the playground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA child who's prepared for puberty isn't scared of it, and a child who isn't scared starts asking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhich sounds like the last thing you want. It isn't. Their questions tell you exactly what they need, which is far easier than guessing what to raise. Your job gets smaller, not bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's an askable parent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePuberty here is organised by body, not gender, so you look up the change your child's body is actually going through. It works for every child, including those who are intersex, transgender or non-binary. Just the science of how bodies develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor neurodivergent families, whether that's your child, you, or both, there's guidance on explaining things more literally, in smaller pieces, or with more time, plus help with the sensory side: blood, discharge, sweat, deodorant, bras, pads, showers. The facts stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf puberty has already started and you've never said a word, you're not too late. Start from where they are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eAbout Cath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm Cath Hakanson, a nurse, midwife, sexologist and family sex educator with more than 30 years of experience. \u003cstrong\u003eA lot of those years went on puberty: first periods, bodies not doing what the books said, and parents who mostly wanted to know whether it was all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm also a parent who's had to find these words at my own kitchen table. I'm an autistic ADHDer, raising neurodivergent kids of my own. That combination shapes the way I teach: clear, practical, direct, and focused on the child in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo judgement. Just practical help with what to say next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat this doesn't cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach of my toolkits does one topic properly, rather than a bit of everything. This one is puberty: the body changes, and the practical skills that come with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf what you need is explaining sex or talking about masturbation, there's a toolkit for each of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt isn't medical advice either. 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Many answers come in inclusive and traditional wording, so the words fit your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🔒Nothing you type into any of the tools is stored or sent anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll also find a few extra tools tucked in, for when it's something other than the answer that's in the way. The \u003cstrong\u003eFear Buster\u003c\/strong\u003e for when worry makes you hesitate, the \u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooter\u003c\/strong\u003e for when the timing's wrong or the question's a personal one, the \u003cstrong\u003eValues Adder\u003c\/strong\u003e for putting your family's beliefs around the facts, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNeuro Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for when it's the explaining that needs to change rather than the answer. They're there when you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer it on paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Answers by Age questions come as printable guides, organised by age from 3 through to 18. H\u003c\/span\u003eandy if you'd rather read ahead, highlight the bits that matter to your family, or keep the wording nearby for when you need it.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWorried about saying too much?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStaying quiet doesn't protect your child - it just means they'll find the answer elsewhere, without you in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSex Ed Q\u0026amp;A Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e means you don't have to choose between staying quiet and saying too much. It focuses on the question your child has actually asked - give them the answer first, add what they need to prevent a likely misunderstanding, then see whether they want to know more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou know you’ve given enough - not too much and not too little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words are ready before the pressure’s on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext time a question lands, nervous or not, you know what to say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSex Ed Q\u0026amp;A Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e is for parents and carers of children and teens aged 3 to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour family might be religious, secular, conservative, progressive, or somewhere in between. I provide the factual information and the words to help you explain it. \u003cstrong\u003eYou add your own family values around those facts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's for neurodivergent families too - whether that's your child, you, or both of you. If your child needs things explained more literally, in smaller pieces, or with more time to process, there's guidance inside on how to explain it in a way that works for your child. \u003cstrong\u003eThe facts stay the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if you feel like you should have started some of these conversations earlier - you're not too late. There's no catching up to do. Just answer what they're asking you today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eAbout Cath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm Cath Hakanson, a nurse, midwife, sexologist and family sex educator with more than 30 years of experience. Answering children's questions about bodies and sex has been my job for most of that time. The hard part was never the answer. It was saying it out loud, to a child, without making it weird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'm also a parent who's had to find these words at my own kitchen table. I'm an autistic ADHDer, raising neurodivergent kids of my own. That combination shapes the way I teach: clear, practical, direct, and focused on the child in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo judgement. Just practical help with what to say next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSex Ed Q\u0026amp;A Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e is entirely web-based. Sign in and you'll have ongoing access to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Finder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- search, browse by age, and Practise mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInclusive and traditional wording, where both are commonly used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExtra support tools - Fear Buster, Troubleshooter, Values Adder and Neuro Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrintable Q\u0026amp;A Guides, organised by age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital product. Nothing physical will be shipped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eWhat this doesn't cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach of my toolkits does one topic properly, rather than a bit of everything. This one is answering the questions your child asks you. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen they ask, they've already told you what they want to know.\u003c\/strong\u003e You just answer it, with the facts, in words that fit their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf what you need is to raise something before they ask, there's a toolkit for that too. Explaining sex, puberty and talking about masturbation each have their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 232, 155);\"\u003eGet the words before you need them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet instant access to the Sex Ed Q\u0026amp;A Toolkit - and be ready for whatever they ask next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sex Ed Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55502633140515,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8072\/2979\/files\/sex_questions_16.png?v=1790692968"}],"url":"https:\/\/sexedshop.com\/collections\/toolkits.oembed","provider":"Sex Ed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}