Telling others about your HIV

January 2010     View PDF     En español

Telling children

If you have kids, telling your children about your or their HIV status can be even more challenging, but also rewarding. Like other touchy topics — such as bodies, puberty and sex — discussions about HIV, be it your own, their HIV or HIV in general, should be age appropriate. "Women, Children and HIV" has great information for parents who need guidance on disclosure, available at www.womenchildrenhiv.org.