Recommended Resources
We've compiled a variety of resources that can be a big help for parents in addressing the issues of sex with their children. To learn more, we encourage you to attend Free to Be's "Prepared Parents" presentation. For information on attending a presentation, contact Lauretta.
Books
Questions Kids Ask About Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age
By Melissa Cox
This guide gives candid, practical, age-appropriate insights that can
help parents overcome obstacles to protect the health, hope and happiness
of their children. It includes real world answers to the honest and
inquisitive questions today's kids are asking.
To purchase, go to www.medinstitute.org.
Sex Q & A: Kid's Questions - Parent's Answers
This pamphlet provides parents and health educators with the facts
they need to discuss sexual issues with adolescents.
To purchase, go to www.physicianscenter.org.
CD-ROM
Prescriptions for Parents: A Physicians Guide to Adolescence
and Sex
This CD is a powerful and user-friendly education resource that provides
information on adolescent development and sexual health.
To purchase, go to www.physicianscenter.org.
Websites
www.4parents.gov
US Department of Health and Human Services
4Parents.gov is a guide to help you and your adolescent discuss important,
yet difficult, issues about healthy choices, abstinence, sex and relationships.
www.medinstitute.org
The Medical Institute for Sexual Health
The Medical Institute is a nonprofit and nonpartisan educational organization
that evaluates and communicates credible scientific data in practical,
understandable and relevant formats to promote healthy sexual decisions
and behavior.
www.thenationalcampaign.org
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
The National Campaign seeks to improve the well-being of children, youth,
families, and the nation by preventing unplanned and teen pregnancy.
www.parentsfortruth.org
Parents for Truth
Parents for Truth is a national campaign of concerned parents who are
committed to protecting their children's health and future through abstinence
education. Parents for TruthT provides parents with tools to talk to
their children about sex and the value of abstinence. It also provides
resources to help parents take an active role in ensuring that abstinence
education is taught in their children's schools.
At Home Activities
How can I begin the conversation?
Communication Tips
How can I explain healthy and unhealthy relationships to my
teen?
The Respect Model
Problem
Boyfriends/Girlfriends
How can I help encourage my teen to choose abstinence?
8 Ways to Wait