This month serves as an opportunity to encourage parents and caregivers to have regular, open, and honest conversations with their kids about things such as identity, bodies, relationships, and sex. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all, young people haven’t stopped growing up. They still have questions and need support. Parents and caregivers should know they don’t need to be perfect, and they don’t have to do it alone.
There’s no one perfect way to talk about sex and relationships. The important thing is to start —and continue to have— conversations. Rather than “the talk,” parents and caregivers should consider communicating regularly with their kids in multiple short conversations that reflect their child’s age and development.
Let’s Talk Parent Series
Join Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) for our 2nd Annual Let’s Talk Parent Series, where we’ll provide tools, tips, and resources to help get these conversations going! This free, 3-part virtual series will be available in English and Spanish and will cover:
Topic: Talking To Your Kids About Sexual Health
Date: October 13, 2021
Time: 2pm (English), 5pm (Spanish)
Topic: Talking To Your Teen About Social Media
Date: October 20, 2021
Time: 2pm (English), 5pm (Spanish)
Topic: Talking To Your Child About Puberty
Date: October 27, 2021
Time: 2pm (English), 5pm (Spanish)
To learn more or register, please visit our Community Education and Outreach events page here (link: Community Education & Outreach Events | Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties, Inc.).
Resources for Parents
We know that parents are the primary educators of their children, and that they often need help talking to their children about sex. PPOSBC offers resources and workshops to help those conversations.
Learn more here (link: For Parents | Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties, Inc.)
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