The charity says it has brought forward publication of the guide because of the number of calls it has received since allegations of abuse against Jimmy Savile emerged.
It says that since then it has received a 60% increase in calls expressing concern that a child is being abused.The charity also says most abusers are someone "close to the child".
More than a third of current calls to the NSPCC about child sexual abuse are made by the child's own parent. Research suggests 80% of such offences take place in the home of either the offender or the victim.
The NSPCC's guidance for parents and carers - What can I do? Protecting your child from sexual abuse is available to download from their website here.
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