Talking to Your Child About Their Body Parts

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  Printable Tool
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Early Education Family Engagement
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Overview

Talking to your child about their body is important. Using the anatomically correct “doctor’s names” for body parts will help your child stay safe and get help when needed. Review this printable tool with parents and caregivers to discuss some tips to help them prepare for these conversations and go over an activity caregivers can do with their children.

  Keywords: adolescent, child, communication, development, early childhood, family, health, parenting
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