Are You an “Askable Adult”?
Are you an askable adult? With practice, you can develop the characteristics needed to earn that title.
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Let’s Talk About Sex
It’s always the right time to talk with your kids about growing up.
Sex Education in Schools
Sex Education in Schools: Conference Highlights People who love kids want to do the right thing. But they don’t always know how. This is never truer than when we talk about teaching kids about puberty, relationships, and sexuality. “If You Don’t,…
Program Evaluation Is Vital
Program evaluation is much more than a good idea: It is vital! Education is all about data-based decision-making, and sex education is no different. When schools allocate precious instructional time, they want to make sure that time is used wisely.…
Teaching Consent Lessons to Young Children
Tips for teaching consent to young children...you can do it!
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…
Amaze Parents Interview
Amaze Parents invited The Puberty Lady to talk about consent.
3 Ways to Start the School Year Right
3 Ways to Start the School Year Right School is right around the corner, and many 9- to 12- year-olds are anxiously preparing to head back for a fresh year of learning and socializing. While some may be excited…
Sexual Harassment & #MeToo
Sexual Harassment & #MeToo Sexual harassment has certainly been the topic on everyone’s lips over the last few weeks. Just when we expect the media furor to die down, a new incident emerges and another powerful public figure is…
Ready for Grade 4 Puberty Lessons? YES!
Does your school teach puberty education for students by ages 9 to 12? If so, your children will learn about puberty from two trusted adults: you and their teachers.
Parents As Partners in Puberty Education
Puberty: The Wonder Years is very committed to supporting teachers and parents in forging a partnership that benefits children and youth.
Sex Education in Elementary Schools: Mixed Gender or Gender-Segregated?
I am often asked… Mixed Gender or Gender-Segregated classes? Many educators wonder if boys and girls should be separated for sex education, especially in the elementary grades. Pros and cons exist for either approach to sex education in the elementary…