Puberty Tips for Parents
Did you get a good puberty education when you needed it? Sadly, most parents and caregivers did not. That is why I'm offering “puberty tips for parents.”
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Using Inclusive Sex Education Language
Here are four reasons to use inclusive language, what happens if we aren’t inclusive, and examples of how to be more inclusive.
Join Teachers Talk Puberty
If you are feeling alone and exhausted, please consider joining your fellow puberty teachers in “Teachers Talk Puberty.”
Successful Virtual Sex Ed
Successful Virtual Sex Ed Several educators have contacted me with their concerns about teaching puberty education to students who are learning at home because of virtual or hybrid classes. Here are 10 tips and strategies for successful virtual sex ed.…
Porn and the Pandemic: The Perfect Storm
During the pandemic, more people who are sheltering in place have turned to online sexually explicit images (porn, pornography) for entertainment.
Tip #5: Take a Class
Do you feel prepared to have “The Talk” with your child? Take a class to get ready.
Tip #4: Use the Right Tools – Puberty Lessons, Videos, Kits, & More
When you begin a project, gather the tools you will need to do the job: puberty resources.
Tip #3: Understand Child Development
Parents know it is important to prepare their children for adulthood. What about child sexual development?
Tip #2: Be an Askable Adult
Are you an askable adult for your child?
Tip #1: Read Books
Books are a great tool for teaching about puberty!
How to Teach Puberty & Sex Education at Home: Introduction
Every parent I've met wants to do a good job teaching their child about puberty. Help is here.
Distance Learning Adaptations
During this season of the coronavirus pandemic, many schools have had to put face-to-face classes on hold. Yet, students’ biological clocks are still marching on toward puberty. They still need adults to teach them what to expect during this time of rapid growth and physical, social, and emotional changes. This document will help educators adapt Puberty: The Wonder Years to be used in distance learning settings.