As seen in the November 2009 issue of 
Talking about sex matters. When kids talk with their parents or other trusted adults about sex, it can lead to smarter and healthier decisions. Make time to talk!
- Start the conversation today -- make time to talk
- Get tips for talking about sex with your family
- Find out what you can do to ensure that all kids will receive accurate sex education
- Learn about PPNYC’s work to foster family communication in the U.S. and elsewhere
- Find out about free "Adult Role Models" workshops for parents on how to talk with kids about sex
- Request a FREE PPNYC sex ed workshop in your neighborhood for teens or others
1. Start the conversation today -- make time to talk. Sex education is a lifelong process. Be sure to talk with your family early and often. Download our bookmark with tips for the conversation, and make some time to talk soon!
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| "Can We Talk" Bookmark [English] [Spanish] |
2. Get tips for talking about sex with your family. Parents and caregivers: make a special effort to share your values and beliefs with your children. Download these Planned Parenthood resouces in English and Spanish that can help you.
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| "Hey What Do I Say? A Parent to Parent Guide on How to Talk with Your Children about Sexuality" [English] [Spanish] |
"The Importance of Talking to Your Parents about Sex and Sexuality" [English] [Spanish] |
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| "Let's Talk" Newsletter [English] [Spanish] |
Find out about "Adult Role Models" workshops [English] [Spanish] |
3. Find out what you can do to ensure that all kids are receiving accurate sex education and vital health information.
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Host an "Adult Role Models" workshop about effective sex ed in your home, religious institution, school, or other community venue.
Join our efforts to ensure that all New York City public schools teach comprehensive sex education:
Participate in our "We're Going to the Principal's Office" campaign and lobby your school's principal to implement the approved sex education curriculum this year!
- Host a PPNYC speaker at a house party or PTA meeting.
- Sign up to be updated about relevant news and events.
To find out how you can get involved in these and other activities, e-mail us at activists@ppnyc.org or call (212) 274-7312 for more information. |
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4. Learn about PPNYC’s work to foster family communication in the U.S. and around the world.
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| Programs for Teens | Work with Schools |
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| Margaret Sanger Center International's Work with Teens around the World | PPNYC Health Services for Teens |
How to obtain free printed copies of the PPNYC publications shown above
