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An educational series for families
ToolsInspirationInformation
Events designed for specific age groups and parents, together:
Growing up Female 1 : a mother-daughter event for 4th-5th grade girlsGrowing up Female 2: a mother-daughter event for 6th-8th grade girls
Growing up Male: a parent-son event for 6th – 8th grade boys
Dating and Sex: a mother-daughter event for high school girls
Talking to Your Kids about Sex: Beyond “The Talk” for parents
This event will help parents:Transmit healthy messages to your daughter
aboutBody image and beautySexuality, Relationships, and Intimacy
Guide your daughter as she learns to manage Intense emotionsSocial pressures
Transmit strong values to your daughterStay connected with your daughter as she
traverses the tumultuous teen years
Growing up MaleThis event will help parents:
1. Establish guidelines between you and your son for growth, fun, and safety for the teen years
2. Understand the profound changes your son will experience during his growing-up years
3. Discuss challenging yet important topics about sexuality
4. Transmit strong values to your son
This event will help you:
• Understand what your kids are learning about sex, every day• Become comfortable with your role in teaching your kids about sex• Develop a plan to ensure your kids receive essential messages• Teach your kids your values about sex, sexuality, and sexual expression• Present a healthy view of sexuality and sexual expression
Some messages from the
Coming of Age Seriesfollow
“The talk” is an old-school idea. You need to engage in ongoing conversations about
sex with your kids.
The most powerfuland important sex organ
is the brain; use it.
Healthy sexuality is learned.
We are not victims of our biology; we are thinking beings.
We control our actions.
It’s time to break the silence. Sexuality is too important;
don’t let your kids simply pick up the values of the culture.
Kids will fill-in-the-blanks about sex with whatever information
is available to them.
The desire for intimacy is universal.
Strong and loving family relationships shape children
for life.
Early dating is a risk factor for early sexual exploration.
Parents, you have more influence over your teen than
he or she will ever let you know. Never give up.
Your teen will push against you and act bored. Get used
to it.
Sexual expression is a very personal and intimate way of sharing. It is meant to be good and
beautiful.
Forgive yourself for your parenting failures. We all have them.
We can accomplish great things when we work
together.
The desire to engage in sexual activity with another person
is a normal drive. It’s your job to channel that drive and to use your sexual power in a responsible and respectful
way.
Give your child strong roots to grow, then wings to fly.
