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6 Steps:

Step 1: Who?	Age 1-7: You You and your Partner You and another Individual Age 8-12: You You and your Partner You and another Individual Age 13-16: You You and your Partner You and another Individual
Step 2: What?	Age 1-7: Age 8-12: Age 13-16:
Step 3: How?	Age 1-7: Age 8-12: Age 13-16:
Step 4: Supplemental Strategies	Age 1-7: Using Children’s books Creating a song Using photos or videos Incorporating Drawings Creating a Fairytale Age 8-12: Using Children’s books Using photos or videos Incorporating Drawings Identifying Another Trusted Adult to follow up Writing a Letter to your Child Using a Media News Story Age 13-16: Using Stories Using photos or videos Identifying Another Trusted Adult to follow up Writing a Letter to your Child
Step 5: Where and When?	Age 1-7: During diaper changes After reading a book with them At Bedtime On Sunday Afternoon Age 8-12: During Dinner At Bedtime On Sunday Afternoon Age 13-16: During Dinner At Bedtime On Sunday Afternoon
Step 6: Responses and Replying	Follow the 4 Guiding Principles.

4 Guiding Principles:

• Guiding Principle 1: Be honest, do not lie or omit information, and do not mislead your child.
• Guiding Principle 2: Remain open, stay calm and focused, express support, and remain non-judgmental.
• Guiding Principle 3: Use age appropriate language for your child’s age.
• Guiding Principle 4: Stay on the journey.

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