Let’s Educate Our Kids About Their Bodies
What I see so often during my evaluation and treatment visits is that folks (adults and kids) often struggle talking with me about pee, poop and sex. Sometimes, if we do not know the organs involved in our symptoms, where they are located and how they work; it can be difficult to find the correct care and habit changes to improve our struggles. This is such a common barrier, and it shows up in every age group. We simply can’t talk confidently about what we don’t understand — and that’s okay, but it’s also something we can change.
So, let’s shift this and do a better job talking and educating our kiddos about their bodies. The book featured here, It’s Perfectly Normal, is a great start! The authors Harris and Emberley also have 2 other books for younger aged kiddos (It’s Not the Stork and It’s So Amazing). They are inclusive and educational and I used them to help my own kiddos learn about their bodies…and I picked up a bunch of info too! These books make it easier to start conversations that many of us were never taught how to have.
We are doing 2 things when we educate kids about their bodies…
We are normalizing what they are feeling and noticing so that they will feel comfortable coming to us to talk about their bodies in the future and
We are breaking generational patterns, our parents and grandparents did their best and I think most of us can agree that their best was not enough! When we bring clarity and openness into our homes, we give kids permission to ask questions without shame.
And the truth is, we’re not just helping them — we’re healing parts of ourselves, too. Learning together, talking openly, and using inclusive, educational resources changes the narrative for the next generation. And that’s the goal: raising kids who understand their bodies, trust their feelings, and know it’s safe to talk about all of it.
