Endorsements

A wonderful book that demystifies the process of growing up – a must for all little people in the process of becoming big people

Childline South Africa endorses this valuable book. Children need clear and practical information to help them develop responsible attitudes to their bodies, relationships and sexual behaviour. Ignorance about adolescence and sexuality creates vulnerability to abuse and exploitation, as well as contributing to low self-esteem and poor self-management. We applaud the simple way in which questions are asked and responded to in this book.

A wonderful book that demystifies the process of growing up – a must for all little people in the process of becoming big people

Childline South Africa endorses this valuable book. Children need clear and practical information to help them develop responsible attitudes to their bodies, relationships and sexual behaviour. Ignorance about adolescence and sexuality creates vulnerability to abuse and exploitation, as well as contributing to low self-esteem and poor self-management. We applaud the simple way in which questions are asked and responded to in this book.

Easy Answers to Awkward Questions comes at just the right time. Parents and teachers have long grappled with the complexities of sexuality education of children. Many have coped outstandingly when it comes to matters of the birds and the bees in the early years, but sexuality education for the pre-pubescent and pubescent child is a completely different matter and is not for the faint-hearted. Ilze and Nikki’s book is a considered work. It is neutral and non-judgemental, making it accessible to people from all walks of life.

Nikki, thank you for playing with us, in a most remarkable way. You really have been an inspiration today – your passion for play, connecting – I think you are a phenomenal woman, might I say! A mother, a wife, I’m surprised you are not a psychologist or an educationalist, because you have it all wrapped up so beautifully. I think what came through most was your plea for us to honour our children and our families, to make time for them by really prioritising, by finding the joy in ourselves and eliciting it in others. It has been a remarkable hour and we really are so delighted that you’ve come via Pietermaritzburg to Durban because we don’t often have the opportunity to have somebody with your passion, your expertise and your very, very practical ideas. And speaking from the heart about your own children really resonated so with us – it wasn’t just the theory out there. Thank you for your very high, high touch!

Finally a course with practical ideas I could use! I really enjoyed listening to your talk on how to make the most of the time we have with our precious children. It reminded me of the games I use to play as a little child with no T.V. play stations, DVD, computers etc. I also liked the fact the you understand that we, as parents, lead busy lives so your suggestions of using bath/cooking/car times are most effective. My kids argue less and laugh more! All parents would benefit from listening to your practical. fun, effective and educational ideas. Ideas easy enough to implement whilst “on the run!”