The Sex-Wise Parent

The modern classic for raising safe, confident, and informed kids—now fully updated for today’s digital world.

Praised as a “must-have resource” for parents, The Sex-Wise Parent offers a compassionate, evidence-based guide to raising children who are safe, confident, and informed about their bodies and relationships. Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, a nationally recognized expert on child welfare and sexual health, combines decades of professional experience with accessible, real-world wisdom to help families navigate the complex sexual landscape of the twenty-first century.

This newly updated edition expands the acclaimed original with timely insights on digital life, online safety, consent, and shifting social norms. Illustrated with anatomical drawings by a medical artist and enriched by practical exercises and family learning activities, The Sex-Wise Parent is an empowering handbook for any caregiver who wants to foster open communication, prevent abuse, and nurture healthy development from early childhood through adolescence.