Is Your Relationship Healthy?
With summer winding down, and most youth returning back to school and planning for the year ahead. Don't forget. to check in on your...
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Narda Skov
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Is Melatonin OK for Teens?
Is your tween or teen struggling with sleep? Should teens use melatonin for sleep? Not getting enough sleep can lead to some really...
Narda Skov
- Jul 12
- 2 min
How to Do a Social Media Reset With Teens This Summer
Here to Help is a wonderful series from the NY Times and (with permission) I like to share anything that is relevant to Teens and their...
Narda Skov
- Jul 8
- 2 min
The Basics of H.I.V.
What is H.I.V.? H.I.V. is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. A virus is a microscopic organism or complex molecule that multiplies in...
Narda Skov
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Q: What is the right age to start talking about sexual abuse prevention? A: Any age! From age 1 - 15+ - what you can say.
Ages 1+: Teach the anatomy using correct terms and names for body parts, not slang or cute names. Empower your young one by giving them...
Narda Skov
- Jun 28
- 2 min
40 Positive Things to Say to Your Kids!
One sure fire way to get your kids to start talking is to have the right thing to say to them and responding to compliments or positive...
Narda Skov
- Jun 24
- 5 min
Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Puberty & Sex!
Getting started can be difficult, embarrassing and we may not feel we have all of the answers and we may not know where to start. If you...
Narda Skov
- Jun 21
- 1 min
L.A. School District Bans Cell Phones
*Reprinted from today's news! Yay Los Angeles School District. The Los Angeles Unified School District voted Tuesday, June 18, to ban...
Narda Skov
- May 29
- 2 min
Masturbation: How much is too much?
Is there such a thing as too much masturbation? Quick answer - possibly. But, how much is too much masturbation? Some people are...
Narda Skov
- Apr 23
- 2 min
What in the world is Zyn?
What is Zyn you ask? Zyn is a new nicotine pouch product that was developed as a 'healthier alternative' to "Snus" - which are moist...
Narda Skov
- Mar 6
- 2 min
"Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls" is #MediaWeLike
I LOVE the Representation Project and #Media We Like. As a middle school counselor and teacher for decades I showed Miss Representation...
Narda Skov
- Feb 28
- 3 min
When to Expect a First Period
When I am teaching one of the biggest questions young girls have is "When will I get my period?", or "How will I know?" It would be...
Narda Skov
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Red Flags in Teen (All) Relationships
Being in a new relationship is exciting, but learning how to be part of a relationship isn't always easy. Most teens enter...
Narda Skov
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Finding Resources & Support for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
February is Domestic Violence Awareness month and talking about healthy relationships is important, especially teaching them how to set...
Narda Skov
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Preteens Reading Adult Fiction
I have been reading some great articles from sexual health educators around the country posting for sexual health education). One post...
Narda Skov
- Feb 14
- 3 min
How to Use Misoprostol-Only for a Medication Abortion
Over a year ago the Supreme Court handed down the Dobb's decision overturning of Roe v. Wade I feel it is important to continue to speak...
Narda Skov
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min
Tips for Talking About Vaping
Here is the third in a series of tip sheets for parents on important topics for tweens and teens. This one is about vaping and the...
Narda Skov
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
Tips for Talking to Teens About Sex & Sexuality
More tips for talking with teens about sensitive and important topics! This is a second in a series of tips for parents - no matter how...
Narda Skov
- Oct 23, 2023
- 3 min
It's October: Let's Talk Month!
It's October, which is Let's Talk Month and I couldn't let it pass without posting this terrific article from the Human Rights Campaign....
Narda Skov
- Oct 20, 2023
- 1 min
5 Questions to ask your kids after school, instead of "How was your day?"
Have you ever picked up your kid from school and asked them, "How was your day?" and they responded with a one-word answer such as...
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