Talking to your teen about dating, sex and birth control.
7 in 10 adults say they turned to their parents as a teen to discuss dating, sex or birth control. You have the power to be that trusted adult for a young person in your life.
Here you will find a list of ever-growing resources to help you have those tough conversations with your teen.
CDC: Talking with Your Teens about Sex: Going Beyond “the Talk”
This fact sheet offers practical actions for parents to help strengthen their efforts to engage positively with their teens and to have meaningful discussions with them about sex. This information complements other available parent resources by emphasizing the importance of talking with teens about sex and healthy relationships.
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. By Caroline Knorr
Tips to keep communication going when it matters most.
#TalkingIsPower is a campaign of Power to Decide, intended to spark meaningful conversations between young people and the champions who care about them.
Having “the talk” with your teen can be awkward for both of you. Sexual health isn’t often a natural conversation topic between parents and teens, so bringing it up does take planning. It’s also not a “one and done” type of conversation.
Teen Speaks: Dr. Jennifer Salerno
Dr. Jennifer Salerno developed the Teen Speak series to help parents confidently connect with their teens on common risk behaviors like substance use, sex, and mental health concerns.
Talking with your high school student
Most teens say their parents are their biggest influence when it comes to making decisions about sex. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to be there for them. You can help them stay safe in real life and online, and you can help them learn the skills they need to deal with bullying and peer pressure. Make sure your teen knows the real facts about things like sex, pregnancy, STDs, consent, and the responsibilities that go along with relationships.