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Resources for parents

sexual safety for children

Here are some resources to keep your children safe from sexual exploitation. You may also access the Policies and Standards of the Diocese here: ​https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ct/subsectioncontent.php?secid=13&subsecid=22
Understanding and  Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Spanish Version: Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Internet Safety
Cell Phone Safety
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chastity education

Letter to Parents
Chastity Information for Parents of 5th to 12 graders
Puberty for Girls
Puberty for Boys
This website promotes a family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education.
Chastity Education

additional websites and blogs

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Kids in the House
Great advice for raising Catholic teens.
Catholic Educator
Partnering with God to raise children from Birth to adulthood
Mystery of Parenting
A variety of good family articles
Catholic Digest
Find lots of hands-on activities to help families understand Catholic concepts.
Catholic Icing
A great Catholic magazine for kids! Features stories, crafts, puzzles, games, feast day celebration ideas, and much more.
St. Mary's Messenger
Daily podcasts for Catholic kids
Catholic Sprouts
​How to give age-appropriate answers to kids about God
Children's Ministry
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