For Parents
Let’s Be Honest: Communication in Families that Keeps Kids Healthy is a program designed to help prepare parents and other caregivers who are concerned adults in children’s lives, create an environment of trust and comfort in talking with their children about sex and sexuality. Results of a national survey indicate that parents are the greatest influence on their child’s sexual decision making.* However, parents often have difficulty talking with their children about sex and sexuality. By providing parents with useful skills, information and resources, we can empower them to develop the competencies needed to be successful in their role as the primary sexuality educators of their children. Positive communication between parents and children helps establish family and individual values enabling young people to make healthier, safer and better-informed decisions related to sexuality. The program is designed for parents of children in middle school, aged 10 – 14 years old. The program consists of workshops including such topics as: - Clarifying values and practicing communication skills
- Refreshing knowledge of reproductive anatomy, physiology, and puberty
- Promoting healthy relationships and self-esteem
- Understanding sexually transmitted diseases
- Managing peer pressure and media influences
Find out how to schedule a Let's Be Honest workshop.
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