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3 Ways to Talk about Consent with Your Teen
February 28, 2019
Any good sex talk between parent and teen must include a discussion about sexual consent. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, know that you may be protecting them from sexual violence, as either a victim or perpetrator. Tell them that they have control over who they allow to touch their body, for what, and for…
Read more5 Resources on Being Sex-Positive
June 15, 2017
At Healthy Teen Network, we are committed to a sex-positive, comprehensive approach to adolescent sexual health. The term “sex-positive” often has a different connotation for people. Although there are a number of ways you could define the term, one good definition is “involving having positive attitudes about sex and feeling comfortable with one’s own sexual…
Read more5 Tips to Help Your Child Set Good Healthcare Habits
March 14, 2019
The habits we develop when we’re young set the tone for our habits as adults. Many of us could improve how and when we go to the doctor…let’s face it: preventative care could save many people a lot of heartache. Get your child on the right track: Talk early and often about accessing health care.…
Read more5 Ways to Become an Approachable Parent: Positive Parenting for Teen Sexual Health
January 4, 2012
Guest Blog Post by Sheila Overton, M.D., FACOG One of the top questions I’ve encountered from parents as an Ob/Gyn and health educator is: “How can I get my teen to come to me with questions and concerns about sex?” While some parents and teens may have that near-perfect, open relationship that allows them to…
Read more9 Tips to Create a Safe Space for Teachable Moments
February 27, 2014
A teachable moment is a situation where opportunity knocks—a time at which a person, especially a child, is likely to be particularly disposed to learn something or to be particularly responsive to being taught or made aware of something. Teachable moments can make initiating conversation about sex and contraception easier and more comfortable for everyone…
Read moreConfessions of a Sex Ed Mom
March 7, 2014
If you are expecting a blog post chock-full of shockingly juicy confessions, this one is NOT for you. Those will have to wait until my memoir is published posthumously (which, I hope, is no time soon). However, I do want to share few tidbits that—dare I say—help me be the best “Sex Ed Mom” to…
Read moreHelping Parents Give “The Talk”
September 28, 2016
The sex talk doesn’t have to be dreaded by parents or teens. Having the tools to navigate conversations and the common goal of safer behaviors puts parents on the right course to supporting their teens.
Read moreHPV By the Numbers
January 17, 2020
Each year, approximately 19,400 women and 12,100 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV. We broke it down, by the numbers, in this short infographic, designed to help parents learn more about the HPV vaccine and why it’s so important for children to receive the vaccine. Want more? Check out our full suite of…
Read moreHPV: The Sooner, The Better for Peace of Mind (a short video animation and infographic for parents)
October 14, 2019
Navigating the Pornography Discussion
June 2, 2017
Guest Blog by Michal Greenberg-Cohen, MA, Sexual Health Educator In my work as a sexual health educator, a question that has been on my mind lately is, how can we support positive adolescent development and health promotion when discussing pornography? Last year, while on the subway, in front of me sat a boy, probably 14…
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