{"title":"Vanessa Hamilton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"talking-sex","title":"Talking Sex","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTalking Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, Vanessa Hamilton fearlessly explores the complex topic of human sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from extensive experience and contemporary research, this groundbreaking book challenges readers to reconsider outdated beliefs about sex and sexuality education. It’s packed with conversation starters, tips and strategies to empower adults to provide the accurate, comprehensive, age-appropriate information children need for a fulfilling and safe journey through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking Sex \u003c\/em\u003ecovers a variety of topics including sexual safety, diversity, reproduction, pleasure, consent and sexual health — because, after all, most conversations about human sexuality have hardly anything to do with what we commonly think of as ‘sex’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour children are getting a sexuality education every day from the world around them. But is it the one you want them to receive?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho do you want to tell your child about each topic related to sex, human sexuality, consent and respect? Hopefully the answer is you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren don’t need ‘sex ed’, they need sexuality education, information and conversations. Become the askable and tellable adult that children need you to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530076324002,"sku":"9781922607782","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/output-onlinejpgtools_44.jpg?v=1687917363"},{"product_id":"kit-and-arlo-find-a-way","title":"Kit and Arlo Find a Way","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H6I6NVL\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit goes to school with her friends Harley and Vanya, and always tries her best at everything she does. Arlo is too loud, too close, just too... much. But when a moving van pulls up next to Kit’s house one weekend, Kit and Arlo find out they have a lot more in common than they thought. Join Kit, Arlo and their friends as they navigate school, home life and friendships, and learn more than a few things about how to get along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem id=\"KC4YUJ8\"\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way: Stories about consent for 8–12 year olds\u003c\/em\u003e is a much-needed consent teaching resource for Grades 3 to 6. An action-packed and relatable fictional chapter book, \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e is a page-turning journey of upper primary school kids – Kit, Arlo, Harley and Vanya – developing and exploring friendships with plenty of ups and downs. Entertaining and compelling as a standalone narrative, \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e’s secret weapon is that it contains all of the complex components of consent and includes respectful relationships education in an age-appropriate format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"WG16A5D\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers and parents can read the story, chapter by chapter, and then use the discussion points and ‘read and respond’ notes to facilitate conversations around consent in child-friendly ways. For schools and families needing a more in-depth consent and respectful relationships curriculum, a dedicated \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e resources platform houses evidence-based teaching activities, videos, webinars, podcasts, resource links and lesson plans designed to tie in with the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way\u003c\/em\u003e is a vital resource for schools and families doing the essential work of empowering kids with decision-making skills that will carry through to their interactions and relationships later on in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Educational Publishing Awards Australia (EPAA) also recognised the importance and quality of this resource, awarding \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way\u003c\/em\u003e wins for both the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/educationalpublishing.com.au\/book\/kit-and-arlo-find-a-way-teaching-consent-to-8-12-year-olds\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducational Chapter Book\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/educationalpublishing.com.au\/book\/kit-and-arlo-find-a-way-teaching-consent-to-8-12-year-olds\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOutstanding Primary Resource\u003c\/a\u003e categories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"S76X59B\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSW government schools should navigate to the NSW Department of Education’s Student Wellbeing external programs catalogue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/education.nsw.gov.au\/schooling\/school-community\/external-wellbeing-providers\/student-wellbeing-external-programs-catalogue\" title=\"NSW Dept of Ed Student Wellbeing Catalogue\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003eto learn more about accessing this resource. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"O7KKY3V\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KJ5NRJA\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebody boundaries and safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003everbal and non-verbal cues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeveloping a sense of self, personal strength and self-determination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding that the responsibly of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ should be shared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding that shared activities should have enthusiastic, affirmative and ongoing consent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaving the courage to withdraw consent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding gendered stereotypes, coercion and power imbalances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning to have empathy for others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanaging disappointment when someone changes their mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow to be an upstander when someone is being harmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe keys to respectful relationships and better friendships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CYEP12J\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching consent to children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor schools and families needing a more in-depth consent and respectful relationships curriculum, a dedicated \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e resources platform houses evidence-based teaching activities, videos, webinars, podcasts, resource links and lesson plans designed to tie in with the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"B1J6W5B\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsent is integral to human relationships throughout our whole lives. It is complex and also surprisingly simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic principles of consent must always apply to all of our connections, including with family, friends, work and play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, people are complex. In different situations, we can experience a range of different feelings, thoughts and emotions. In order to be sure that someone wants to share an experience with us equally, and that they are giving affirmative permission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe need to make important choices and decisions to ensure we always have and give consent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload the resources \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au\/kit-and-arlo\" title=\"Kit and Arlo Resources\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45659779694754,"sku":"9781923569003","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/KitAndArlo-Cover.jpg?v=1758864773"},{"product_id":"vanessa-hamilton","title":"Vanessa Hamilton bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab these two books in this bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking Sex \u003c\/em\u003eby Vanessa Hamilton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(published September 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way \u003c\/em\u003e(originally published in 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45755488207010,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/VanessaHamiltonbundle_fc0112ff-dd01-4481-a034-7097d8af4177.png?v=1755071664"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/collections\/Vanessa-Hamilton.png?v=1786779180","url":"https:\/\/ambapress.com.au\/collections\/vanessa-hamilton.oembed","provider":"Amba Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}