As boys start puberty they begin to experience wet dreams and more frequent erections. It is important to prepare your child for these changes but it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. Join us as we discuss strategies and resources you can use to help your child to learn about and manage wet dreams and erections.
Changes to your child’s body during puberty means they will need to include new activities in their personal care and hygiene routines. For parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism this can raise concerns about how they will introduce these new skills to their child to help keep their bodies clean and healthy. Join us as we discuss strategies and resources you can use to support your child to learn about using deodorant, caring for their skin, showering and keeping their private body parts healthy.
Masturbation is a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can be hard to talk about with your children. For parents and carers of children with disability there may also be concerns about their child learning about privacy and masturbation. Join us as we discuss how to talk to your child about masturbation, what is normal, teaching private behaviours and using pornography.
It may seem like the teenage years and moodiness go hand-in-hand. When children start puberty, changes to hormones, relationships, identity and their body can cause their moods to be more changeable. Special guest speaker psychologist Zoe Semmler from Family Planning NSW sexuality and disability service will be joining us to discuss hormones, strategies for dealing with mood changes and outbursts, and talking to your child about sexy feelings
Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.
Preparing a child for their period can be a challenging time for a lot of parents of children with disability. Join us we discuss tips and strategies for preparing your child for periods, strategies for helping your child to manage their period and seeking support from your doctor.
Support your child through puberty with tips, tools and resources from Planet Puberty. For parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism.
Our free webinar series is back to help parents and carers support children and young people with intellectual disability as they navigate puberty. Starting on Monday, 28 April to Monday, 26 May, each of the five sessions offers practical advice, expert insights and open conversations on: Hygiene, Masturbation, Wet Dreams & Erections, Periods and Managing Emotions.
As your child’s body changes during puberty, so too may their personal care and hygiene routines. Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources you can use to teach children or young people living with intellectual disability about: showering, keeping their body parts clean, using deodorant, caring for their skin, and shaving facial hair.
Masturbation is a normal part of growing up. As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, learning strategies and having resources to understand this change can help.
Join our free webinar to find out more about: Masturbation, what’s normal, supporting independence, private behaviours and pornography.
When puberty starts, wet dreams and more frequent erections are common. As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, it’s important to prepare your child for these inevitable changes. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources to help your child understand and manage wet dreams and erections.
Preparing a child for their period can be overwhelming for parents or carers of children with intellectual disability. Join our free webinar with special guest Doctor Evonne Ong to learn about: Preparing your child for their periods, managing menstrual health and seeking support from a doctor.
When children start puberty, changes to their hormones, relationships, identity and body can cause mood shifts. This can be especially overwhelming for those living with intellectual disability. Join renowned psychologist Sarah McCluskey at our free webinar to learn how, as a parent or carer, to: Talk to your child about their sexual feelings and hormones and handle mood changes and outbursts.
