__A Guide to Growing Up is an engaging, clear, and helpful guide for young people that shines God's light into the topics of puberty, bodies and sex.__

It is profoundly positive; about sex, about self, about faith, about relationships, love, boundaries, pleasure, choices - about all the sorts of things that could possibly matter when it comes to growing up. Full of distinctive illustrations that grab the attention, conversations with young people and detailed chapters on hot topics, such as masturbation and same-sex attraction; A Guide to Growing Up is an invaluable tool to support parents in talking to their children, and an essential guide in any young person's journey - a guide they can go back to time and again.

Designed to help young people understand what the Bible says about sexual relationships and why.

\["For young people navigating puberty and relationships", "Helps address tough topics like sex and self-identity", "You gain confidence in understanding your body and faith"\]

A Guide to Growing Up offers clear insights on puberty and relationships through a faith-based lens.

Sarah Smith

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Foreword

A Note to Parents/Carers

From Me to You

Introduction

Part 1: Your Body is Amazing

Chapter 1: The Amazing You

Chapter 2: Boys are Wonderfully Made

Chapter 3: Girls are Wonderfully Made

Part 2: Time to Change

Chapter 4: Puberty – The Journey from Childhood to Adulthood

Chapter 5: Puberty and the Skin You're In

Chapter 6: Puberty – The Boy's Journey

Chapter 7: Spectacular Sperm Adventures

Chapter 8: Puberty – The Girl's Journey

Chapter 9: Excellent Egg Adventures

Part 3: Sexual Feelings, Sex, and Attraction

Chapter 10: Masturbation – A Personal Curiosity

Chapter 11: What is Sex?

Chapter 12: Bodies and Sex on Screen

Chapter 13: All Sorts of Attractions

Chapter 14: Same-sex Attraction and the Bible

Part 4: Our Bodies are Precious

Chapter 15: Body Boundaries

Chapter 16: When Body Boundaries are Crossed

Part 5: Honouring Others and Honouring God

Chapter 17: How We Treat Each Other

Chapter 18: Being Strong and Courageous

Part 6: New Life

Chapter 19: Making Babies – How an Egg and a Sperm Get Together

Chapter 20: Making Babies – From Pregnancy to the Grand Entry

Chapter 21: Not Making Babies – What is Contraception?

Chapter 22: A Big Question – When Does Life Begin?

Part 7: Handle with Care

Chapter 23: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Chapter 24: HIV and AIDS

Chapter 25: The Human Body – Handle with Care

Final Words

Further Support

Acknowledgments

A Guide to Growing Up is an engaging, clear, and helpful guide that shines God's light into the topics of puberty, bodies and sex. It is profoundly positive; about sex, about self, about faith, about relationships, love, boundaries, pleasure, choices - about all the sorts of things that could possibly matter when it comes to growing up. Full of distinctive illustrations that grab the attention, conversations with young people and detailed chapters on hot topics, such as masturbation and same-sex attraction; A Guide to Growing Up is an invaluable tool to support parents in talking to their children, and an essential guide in any young person's journey - a guide they can go back to time and again.

A Guide to Growing Up aims to remove the embarrassment that can surround issues around our sexuality and instead shines God's light onto them. It explains how amazing our bodies are, especially with regard to our sexual organs and it places a very high value on sex, talking about how wonderful it is and why it is God's ideal for sex to be enjoyed within a loving marriage. The book is full of cutting-edge illustrations to grab the attention and includes interviews with young people and detailed chapters on some of the hot topics, including masturbation and same-sex attraction. This is an invaluable tool to support parents in talking to their children about these issues, as well as a fantastic guide for young people that they can refer to throughout their adolescence.

Sarah Coralie Smith is the Project Director of Esteem. She delivers workshops to young people in schools and other youth settings, trains youth workers and teachers and develops new resources. In 2007, having left her job at a global HR company Sarah volunteered with Oasis in Mbale, Uganda. In 2009, she became the co-ordinator of Oasis Esteem in London for one year before setting up Esteem Resource Network (www.esteemresourcenetwork.org). In 2014, Esteem merged with Christian HIV charity, ACET.

A Guide to Growing Up offers honest discussions on puberty, sex, and faith. It features illustrations, interviews, and covers topics like masturbation and same-sex attraction. Ideal for parents and teens.

\["For youth &amp; teens","A Guide to Growing Up removes embarrassment and confusion around sexuality by offering a clear, biblically grounded approach to understanding bodies, relationships, and God\\u2019s design for sex","Equips young people with a healthy, faith-filled view of their bodies and relationships"\]

A Guide to Growing Up is an engaging, biblically grounded resource that helps young people understand their bodies, relationships, and sexuality, providing parents with a valuable tool for honest, faith-filled conversations.

 CLARE LYONS

Cannot recommend this book more highly. Engagingly written, this is a refreshingly body-positive, God-centred and down-to-earth resource for teenagers and their parents. It's brimming with quotes and questions from young teens and Sarah Smith doesn't shy away from some of the more tricky subjects - these are tackled with sensitivity and grace. I particularly loved the illustrations - detailed, humorous and often poignant, they really bring the book alive. An essential guide for any parent wanting to have honest, positive conversations with their children about body changes, intimacy and growing up.

Fantastic, positive book for teens&amp; parents

A Guide to Growing Up

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