Believe it or not, sex education really begins at birth. As parents, you will be the main role model for healthy relationships. Your child is learning about love, safety, and how to trust others. From 0-2 years old, you'll want to positively acknowledge your child’s exploration of their body. But discuss that this is a private, not public, behavior. It's important to touch our private parts, at private times, in private places. When explaining all the body parts you'll want to use correct terms. This can be the first line of defense against sexual abuse. If you use nicknames for the body parts be sure to use the "adult" words as well, like penis or vagina. This is such a fun and exciting time to be a parent. You've got this!