For many girls, self-esteem drops significantly in early adolescence. There are a few reasons for this, a changing and unfamiliar body and the adolescent brain which is trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in the world outside of their family. We know this happens and what can we do as parents to support our girls to mitigate this decline. Focus on what she does, not what she looks like . Girls (and boys) feel most valuable when they feel like they are cont

California gets an 'A' in Sex Education! The Sexuality Information Education Council of the United States (SIECUS / siecus.org ) annually...

Do you know why this is not healthy? What messages does watching porn send to young people? This simple chart is a great way to explain...

I love back to school and September. Of course, I grew up when all schools started after Labor Day, so it still takes a little bit of...

Working with young people is one of my favorite things in the world. I especially love the changing slang and language around topics...

Can you separate the myths from the facts? There is SO MUCH misinformation and outright false claims on social media about birth control....

May is Mental Health Month and though it is the end of the month, this list of resources is invaluable. If you know of a young person...

We all want to be good parents and some of us are not 'digital natives'. I find it extremely helpful to continually remind myself how to...

I was in my local CVS recently picking up condoms for a sexual health class with 8th graders. on birth control and I was so happy to see...

Researchers have found that appearance related social media use in adolescent boys and young men is linked to higher chances of steroid...

As I write this blog I can't help feeling like I'd like to have 2025 start all over. I am sure I am not the only parent struggling with...

This is a terrific repost from a fellow sexual health educator, Amy Lang, and I thought it was so good that I asked her if I could repost...

As the holiday vacation nears and young ones have more free time, it is helpful to use this time to begin (or continue) conversations...

The school year is in full swing and it is important to make sure our kids are developing healthy relationships. Sometimes though those...

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...

Is your tween or teen struggling with sleep? Should teens use melatonin for sleep? Not getting enough sleep can lead to some really...

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...

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...

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...

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...