Planned Parenthood of Central Washington believes that parents should be the primary source of sexuality education for their children. However, we understand how difficult it can be to start and continue open discussions of sex and sexuality with your child. Our Community Health Educators are available to teach parents how to facilitate that conversation with their children. Contact your local Community Health Educator, or call 1-866-904-7721, extension 8113 to connect with the one nearest you.
In addition, we have many resources available to help you get started. Listed below are some of those resources.
Topical Packets are available to provide background information and statistics on a variety of topics including:
- Teen Sexual Activity
- Teen Pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- HIV/AIDS
- Birth Control Methods
- Sexuality Education for ages 0-5, 6-12, and 13 and over
- Abortion
One-on-one session with parents or with children are available upon request. We can also help you host an educational events for your parent group, community organization, or PTA. Contact our Director of Education and Training at 1-866-904-7721, extension 8113.
Education Books For Sale
Are you uncomfortable with the idea of starting a conversation about sex with your child? Don't worry, this is completely normal. At Planned Parenthood our Community Health Educators are very familiar with this situation and are here to offer our help. To make the transition easier PPCW has for purchase three heart touching and medically accurate texts that you can use.
Let's Talk About S-E-X/ A guide for kids 9 to 12 and their parents This book provides parents with guided lessons to use while talking to children about sex and sexuality issues such as: puberty, emotions that accompany puberty, where babies come from, menstruation, sexual intercourse, childbirth, and heredity.
Also available in Spanish: Hablemos Acerca del S-E-X-O, Un Libra Para Toda La Familia Acerca De la Pubertad.
Period. A Girl's Guide is a straight forward sensitive approach to teaching girls about their menstrual cycles and the changes that accompany them. The medically accuarate book is easy for girls to ready by themselves, or can be used as a tool for communication between parents and daughters.
Also available in Spanish: Periodo. Lo que su hija debe saber-guia de una jove
Words Can Work: When Talking With Kids About Sexual Health. This book was written to help parents understand their role as sexuality educators. Honest and open conversations influence children’s choices. In this book you will read stories of parents successfully gaining their child’s trust. This book can help you keep communication open with the young people in your life.
The books are available for purchase from Planned Parenthood's education department for $10 each. If you would like more information on these or other available resources, please contact the Director of Education and Training at 1-866-904-7721, extension 8113.
