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The Early Years Course

A self-paced course for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-7.

Join Seattle-based sexuality educator Claire Appelmans in The Early Years, a self-paced course providing expert guidance on how to engage young children in age-specific conversations about bodies, boundaries, and sexuality.

Build your confidence, foster open communication, and lay the foundation for your child’s lifelong social-emotional development.

The first module of this course was released in March 2025, and subsequent modules will be released monthly.

This course is WCAG compliant and is designed to support families with 0-7 year olds.

Please note: By enrolling in this course, you agree to pay the full course price. We do not offer refunds for courses.

Claire Appelmans Claire Appelmans Author

About the instructor

Claire Appelmans is a Seattle-based sexuality educator who teaches in-person sex ed classes to kids ages K-12 and online classes to parents and caregivers. Claire enjoys creating spaces where kids can practice talking and asking questions about bodies, sexuality, and life online. She also enjoys supporting families in starting these conversations with their children at home. Claire began teaching sexuality education in 2011 at a teen clinic. She received her sexuality education certificate in 2022 from the Antioch University of Seattle and started her business Living Earth Sex Ed in 2023.

 

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Course Content

Introduction to the Early Years

Module 1: Introduction
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Introduction to the Early Years. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Introduction to the Early Years. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Genital Function and Anatomy

Module 2: Genital Function & Anatomy
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Genital Function and Anatomy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Genital Function and Anatomy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Genital Function and Anatomy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Body Boundaries

Module 3: Body Boundaries
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Body Boundaries. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Body Boundaries. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Body Boundaries. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Nudity

Module 4: Nudity
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Nudity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Nudity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Nudity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Self Touch

Module 5: Self Touch
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Self Touch. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Self Touch. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Self Touch. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Gender

Module 6: Gender
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Gender. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Gender. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Gender. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, Birth

Module 7: Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, Birth. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, Birth. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, Birth. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Who’s in a Family?

Who’s in a Family
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Who's in a Family?. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Who's in a Family?. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Who's in a Family?. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Early Internet Usage

Early Media Literacy Skills
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Early Internet Usage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Module Evaluation
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Early Internet Usage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Related Resources
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Early Internet Usage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.