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Adolescent Sexual Health in Europe and the U.S.—Why the Difference? (The Facts) (Order publication - $1.00)
The United States has far worse rates of adolescent pregnancy, birth, abortion, HIV, and STIs than almost all countries in Europe. Advocates for Youth initiated study tours to France, Germany, and the Netherlands to understand the underlying causes behind these difference.
Are You an Askable Parent? (From Research to Practice) (Order publication - $1.00)
Êtes-vous un parent abordable?
Being “askable” means that young people see you as approachable and open to questions. Because being askable is so important in protecting young people’s sexual health, and because so many adults have difficulty initiating discussions about sex with their children, adults may need to learn new skills and become more confident about their ability to discuss sexuality. This document provides tips for parents from sex educators for healthy communication about sex. European Approaches to Adolescent Sexual Behavior and Responsibility (Report) (Order publication - $20.00) Teen birth, abortion, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates in the United States are higher than in most other industrialized countries. For the last two decades, U.S. public health experts have worked to address these problems. One such effort, sponsored by Advocates for Youth and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is the Summer Institute, a six-credit graduate course about adolescent sexuality. In 1998, the Institute initiated an international fact-finding mission to the Netherlands, Germany, and France to explore how these European nations have achieved successful adolescent sexual health indicators. In each country, the participants conducted qualitative, critical analyses of issues which research demonstrates to have an impact on adolescent reproductive and sexual health attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes. This report shares the group’s findings and suggests a course of action toward improving adolescent reproductive and sexual health in the United States. Let's Talk Month Planning Guidebook (Report)
Each year, Let’s Talk Month emphasizes the importance of conversations about sex between young people and the adults they trust. Schools, communities of faith, community-based agencies, media, and businesses, can take the leadership in providing activities, resources, and educational programs to support: 1) parents or other care-givers and youth in talking together about sex; and 2) youth in making healthy, responsible decisions about sex. This guidebook can aid communities in planning and coordinating activities, providing resources and step-by-step guidance for having a successful Let’s Talk Month. Parent-Child Communication (Transitions) (Order publication - see order form for pricing)
This issue of Transitions encourages parents to talk with their children and teens about sexuality and sexual health issues. It includes advice from sex education experts and a parent's take on that advice, a fact sheet about the importance of parent-child communication, charts on pre-teens' and teens' growth and development, tips for talking with teens about contraception, tips for health care providers, and results of a teen survey regarding talking with parents about sex. The issue also includes a full-color poster and a guide to resources for parents. Parent-Child Communication about Sexuality for API, Latino, and Native American Families: Resources for Educators and Trainers (Bibliography)
This bibliography focuses on parent-child communication about sexuality issues for Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, and Native American families. The bibliography includes curricula, pamphlets, booklets, research, videos, and music.
Parent-Child Communication Basics (Education Program)
Research indicates that strong family relationships can help children develop self-esteem, resist peer pressure, and act responsibly when making decisions about drugs, violence, and sexual intercourse. Effective parent-child communication is a cornerstone of strong and healthy families. Advocates for Youth created this resource to provide parents with the information and resources they need to communicate effectively with their children. This manual contains all of the materials needed to conduct a 75-minute, introductory seminar on general parent-child communication. Parent-Child Communication: Promoting Sexually Healthy Youth (The Facts) (Order publication - $1.00)
When young people feel unconnected to home, family, and school, they may become involved in activities that put their health at risk. However, when parents affirm the value of their children, young people more often develop positive, healthy attitudes about themselves. Although most adults want youth to know about abstinence, contraception, and how to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), parents often have difficulty communicating about sex. Nevertheless, positive communication between parents and children helps young people to establish individual values and make sexually healthy decisions.
Plain Talk / Hablando Claro: A case study of teen pregnancy prevention in Albuquerque’s South Valley
This case study examines Albequerque’s implementation of Plain Talk, a teen pregnancy prevention program which provides complete and accurate information about sex and sexuality, involves a community’s adults and young people, and strives to improve youth access to condoms and contraception. Raising Healthy Kids™: Families Talk about Sexual Health (Videos)
A set of videos produced and distributed by Family Health Productions. The videos help parents gain knowledge and comfort in talking with their children about sexual health. Videos include interviews with children, parents and experts. Video #1, For Parents of Young Children, addresses setting limits, telling the truth, labeling body parts, how babies are made, self-touching, appropriate/inappropriate touch and more. Video #2, For Parents of Preadolescents and Adolescents, addresses values, listening, talking about condoms, avoiding absolutes, whether we give kids mixed messages, relationships and more. Replicating Successful Programs: Focus on Plain Talk (From Research to Practice)
Plain Talk is a neighborhood-based initiative aimed at helping adults, parents, and community leaders develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with young people about reducing adolescent sexual risk-taking. Since 1993, Plain Talk has been replicated in multiple communities across 10 states. Learn about the program, its evaluation, and how to apply for replication. Resources for Families on Parent-Child Communication (From Research to Practice)
This document provides a selected list of resources and materials to help parents begin talking with their children about sex, including organizations and websites, newsletters, and print materials. Talking With TV: A Guide to Starting Dialogue With Youth (Report)
Admit it, TV often does a better job of getting your child's attention than you do. Instead of viewing television as the enemy, turn it into your family's communication ally! Talking With TV can help you use television to start discussions through open-ended questions and activities all designed to spark communication on specific topics. Parents and other adults can influence what TV teaches their children. The time to start is now!
There's No Place Like Home … for Sex Education (Education Program)
No hay lugar como el hogar … para la educación sexual
There's No Place Like Home … consists of reproducible parent newsletters to assist you in your unique role as the primary sexuality educator of your child. Five newsletters are available for every age/grade level, pre-school through grade twelve. Each issue contains relevant, age-specific sexuality information, useful strategies, communication hints, and suggested resources to support you in your efforts.
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