Let’s Talk About Puberty
It’s always the right time to talk with your kids about growing up.
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Many Thanks!
Many Thanks! Many thanks to the American School Health Association Board of Directors and Awards Committee! I was named a Fellow at ASHA’s Annual School Health Conference on Oct 3, 2019, in Cincinnati, OH. Imagine my excitement when I received…
National Period Day
The lack of conversations about periods is having many negative impacts on people who menstruate.
Inclusivity Tips: LGB+
Would you like to make sure all your students feel included in your class? When you teach about puberty, are you unsure how to include your lesbian, gay, bisexual, plus (LGB+) students? Let’s talk about a couple of ways to…
Vignettes from India
Interested im my experience in India?
Sex Education in India
Here is what I've learned about sex education in India.
Gender-Inclusive Puberty Education
This guest blog was written by the staff of Gender Spectrum.
Teaching Consent Lessons to Young Children
Tips for teaching consent to young children...you can do it!
Social Justice Sex Education
Social Justice and Sex Education: Are They Related? What is social justice anyway? Merriam-Webster defines social justice as “a state or doctrine of egalitarianism.”[1] Wikipedia defines social justice as “a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society. This is measured by the…
The Importance of Puberty Sex Education for Children
Does teaching about puberty invite promiscuous activity among kids? Why should my child be exposed to this? Sex education, even puberty education, is sometimes viewed as a controversial, divisive topic because it can provoke strong, divergent opinions about the best…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside Discussions Heated
Baby, It’s Cold Outside… But Discussions Are Getting Heated! A favorite part of the winter holiday season is hearing the annual sounds of beloved Christmas songs and other holiday melodies. This year, a new sound has emerged: discussions about…
Federal Funding Changes Impact Sex Education
Federal Funding Changes Impact Sex Education Since its inception, the federal government has had an interest in funding the prevention of issues that negatively impact public health. Two of these issues have been teen pregnancy and HIV infection among youth.…