Healthy Sexual Development: 0 – 2 Years Old
From birth, children are learning about their bodies and relationships. Understanding what healthy development looks like at this age helps adults respond calmly and supportively.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this microlearning, you will be able to:
- Recognize healthy sexual behaviors in children ages 0–2
- Identify ways to support healthy sexual development
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Healthy Sexual Development: 2- 5 Years Old
Between ages 2–5, children are naturally curious about bodies, boundaries, and privacy. Understanding what’s typical helps adults respond with confidence and clarity.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this microlearning, you will be able to:
- Recognize healthy sexual behaviors in children ages 2–5
- Identify ways to support healthy sexual development
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Healthy Sexual Development: 5- 8 Years Old
As children grow, their understanding of bodies, rules, and relationships continues to evolve. Knowing what’s developmentally appropriate helps adults guide and protect children effectively.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this microlearning, you will be able to:
- Recognize healthy sexual behaviors in children ages 5–8
- Identify ways to support healthy sexual development
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Starts with Educated Adults
Darkness to Light trainings provide trusted, research-based education on child sexual abuse prevention, including how to recognize grooming behaviors, understand healthy boundaries, and respond to disclosures. Participants gain practical tools to identify red flags, reduce one-on-one risk, and follow appropriate reporting steps to keep children safe.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, faith leader, or youth-serving professional, Darkness to Light offers training solutions designed to fit your role. By learning how abuse happens—and how to stop it—adults become active protectors who can prevent harm before it occurs. Learn more about our training suite at d2l.org/training-catalog.
