For parents
Parents matter! Children and teens depend on parents for information about beliefs, values and expectations related to sexuality and their decision-making.
Research shows that young people who feel connected to their parents and clearly understand their family's values concerning sexuality are more likely to avoid risk-taking behaviors like early sexual activity. The links below feature resources to help parents find the information and support they may need.
Resources
- United Way 2-1-1 - You can dial 211 for community services in your area.
- MN STD and Family Planning Hotline: 1-800-78-FACTS
- Adolescent Parent Network
- Advocates For Youth - Parent Ed. Center
- Can We Talk?
- CFOC Parent Resource Center
- It's Up to Me
- It's Your Sex Life
- MN Teen Health
- Nickelodeon
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Talking with Kids
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.
- Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign - Shoulder to Shoulder is a campaign for Minnesota parents of teens. They provide real advice for real parents about how to navigate through the teen years, and by connecting parents together to share stories and swap tricks of the parenting trade. Find out what is going on with other Minnesota parents of teens by visiting their website.
Información en español
- La Familia Habla
- Entre Padres (PDF)
Fact Sheets
- Communicating with Children about Sex: General Tips (PDF)
- MN Adolescent Sexual Health Report 2007 (PDF)
- Parent-Child Communication: Promoting Sexually Health Youth (PDF)
- Parents as Sexuality Educators Bibliography (PDF)
- Research fact sheet (PDF)
- Sexual Violence Resources (PDF)
- Talking With Your Child With Developmental Disabilities (PDF)
- Advocates for Youth - Tips for Talking about Contraceptives (PDF)
- Understanding Sexual Orientation (PDF)
- What MN Parents Want (PDF)