Parents

We believe parents are the primary sexuality educators of their children. But this doesn’t mean it’s easy to talk about these sensitive topics with your kids. Whether you need support, skills or resources, we’re here to help.

Check out FACTS – a useful guide for parents and caregivers on what to expect and how to talk to your kids about sexuality.

• For Parents of children up to age 4 (pdf 927KB)
• For Parents of 5-10 Year Olds (pdf 988 KB)
• For Parents of 11-14 year olds (pdf 880 KB)

Advocates for Youth Parents Sex Ed Center. This section of Advocates for Youth's Web site contains all of the information and resources you need to begin talking with your children about sex.

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. This resource offers discussion guides on relationships, tips for parents talking about sex, and much more.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This section for parents will help you learn how to guide your teen to become a healthy and productive adult.

HealthyChildren.org This section for parents has excellent articles including, Adolescent Sexuality: Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk.