Most parents have heard that they need to talk to their teens about sex despite the awkwardness, but what constitutes “the talk” varies widely from family to family. One mother may feel she’s covered the sex subject by explaining the physical process of becoming pregnant to her teen, while another mother might believe that asking her teen if he or
Read moreThe United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one-third of girls get pregnant before the age of 20. There is much debate about whether teaching abstinence or contraceptive practices are more effective, but regardless of your opinion on this issue, it is absolutely crucial that adults
Read moreOh, no… “the talk”. I don’t think there’s an adult around that feels really excited to discuss the “birds and bees” with a child. But our children need us to be responsible adults and teach them so that they can grow and act responsibly too. Here are a few myths often sited by parents about “the sex talk”: 1. Kids
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