The authors of a new book on puberty had trouble coming up with a name. The guide to growing up, for pre-teens 9 to 13, is written for all kids – girls, boys, nonbinary youth.

Fonte teaches kids the words 'penis' and 'vagina' to prevent shame and secrecy . Before defining consent, Fonte teaches first graders the correct terminology for their genitals.

How, and when, to teach little kids about consent and their bodies. When children understand the parts of their bodies, ... Specifically, she said, a child’s ability to name and identify their ...

They’re just body parts, after all. Jenny Marder is a senior science writer for NASA and a freelance journalist. She was formerly digital managing editor for the PBS NewsHour.

Helping kids develop a healthy body image. For all these reasons and more, it’s a good idea to head off body image issues whenever possible.