MAYDAY MOMENTS
Sex, love and relationships topics can come up at unexpected times with kids. Our line-up of experts explain how to keep your cool during situations that catch you off-guard…
AGE 2 TO 5
“Can I have this?”
Your 3-year-old comes out of the bathroom wanting to play with a tampon
“Why does Jake have 2 mummies?”
Your 4-year-old starts noticing other families
“You’re furry!”
Your 3-year-old notices your body after a shower
AGE 6 TO 10
“Girls can’t play”
You want to challenge your 7-year-old’s ideas on gender
“Why can’t I be a girl/boy?”
Your 9-year-old starts expressing dissatisfaction with their gender
“What are they doing?”
Your 8-year-old sees a pop-up ad for porn on the computer
AGE 11 TO 16+
