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Hey, Mom and Dad! Don’t Avoid “The Talk”

Parents Are Talking Posted on December 10, 2019 by PATTeamDecember 10, 2019
By: A Philadelphia High School Student   When my mom gave me “the talk”, she gave me the medical run-down of the basics of sex and we never discussed it again until I asked about dating in high school. It … [Click to read more]
December 10, 2019 by PATTeam Posted in Spotlight Articles Tagged adolescent health, asking questions, Birth Control, communicating, Communication, Condoms, Consent, Contraception, health, health class, Parenting, parents, pregnancy prevention, raising teens, Reproductive health, Sex, Sex education, sexual activity, sexual health, stigma, STIs, talking, talking about sex, teenager, teens Reply

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness

Parents Are Talking Posted on October 1, 2019 by PATTeamOctober 1, 2019
Did you know September was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that can affect 1 in 10 teen girls and young women. We aren’t sure what causes PCOS, but we … [Click to read more]
October 1, 2019 by PATTeam Posted in Spotlight Articles Tagged askable parent, Birth Control, communicating, Communication, Contraception, conversation roadblocks, hormonal birth control, hormones, ovaries, ovary, ovary syndrome, Parenting teens, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, raising teens, Reproductive health, sexual health, teens Reply

Teen Perspective: Parents Are NOT Talking

Parents Are Talking Posted on September 19, 2019 by PATTeamSeptember 19, 2019
By: A Philadelphia High School Student I will always remember the first time my mom talked to me about sex. I was in fifth grade. One day in health class we watched a video about sex. That night at dinner, … [Click to read more]
September 19, 2019 by PATTeam Posted in Teen Stories Tagged adolescent health, asking questions, communicating, Communication, Contraception, Parenting, parents, raising teens, Reproductive health, Sex, sexual activity, sexual health, stigma, talking about sex, teens Reply

Confidential Sexual Health Appointments for Teens

Parents Are Talking Posted on September 17, 2019 by PATTeamSeptember 17, 2019
By: Dr. Aletha Akers A 15 year old girl came to my clinic because of problems with her menstrual cycle, which is also called a ‘period’ or their ‘time of the month’. After reviewing her medical history, I asked her … [Click to read more]
September 17, 2019 by PATTeam Posted in From Our Experts Tagged adolescent health, Communication, confidential, Confidentiality, Contraception, doctor appointment, HPV vaccine, Parenting, parents, pediatrician, raising teens, Reproductive health, Sex, sexual activity, sexual health, teens Reply

What Sex Education Doesn’t Teach You in School

Parents Are Talking Posted on August 27, 2019 by PATTeamAugust 27, 2019
As you are preparing your teens for the new school year, you should know that they may learn about sexual health during the upcoming school year! What many parents may not know is that sex education, also known as “sex … [Click to read more]
August 27, 2019 by PATTeam Posted in Spotlight Articles Tagged Communication, Consent, Contraception, education, Parenting teens, protection, Relationships, Reproductive health, risk behaviors, school, sex ed, Sex education, sexual health, Sexuality, teens, tweens Reply

In Case You Missed It: 5 Things to Know This Week

Parents Are Talking Posted on November 29, 2018 by PATTeamNovember 29, 2018
1. Federal ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional in Michigan Judge Bernard Friedman, a U.S. district judge in Michigan, ruled that the female genital mutilation (FGM) ban was unconstitutional.  So, what is FGM? FGM is a surgical procedure that … [Click to read more]
November 29, 2018 by PATTeam Posted in Spotlight Articles Tagged Contraception, Conversation starters, LGBTQ, Parenting, Reproductive health, resources, Sex education, technology Reply

In the News: 5 Things to Know This Week

Parents Are Talking Posted on November 21, 2018 by PATTeamNovember 21, 2018
1. From the White House: More Cuts to Access to Birth Control for Women and Teens The day after the November 7th midterm elections, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new rules regarding insurance coverage for contraception. … [Click to read more]
November 21, 2018 by PATTeam Posted in Spotlight Articles Tagged Contraception, Conversation starters, LGBTQ, Parenting, Reproductive health, resources, Sex education, social media, technology Reply

Talking to Our Sons About Sexual Health

Parents Are Talking Posted on November 16, 2018 by PATTeamNovember 16, 2018
By: Anna, mother of 4 sons Menstruation, birth control, pap smears, and pregnancy – these are a few of the important topics that come to mind when talking with our daughters about sexual health. At first glance it may seem … [Click to read more]
November 16, 2018 by PATTeam Posted in Parent Stories Tagged Contraception, Conversation starters, Parenting, Reproductive health Reply

Teen Story: I Want to Talk About Sexual Health

Parents Are Talking Posted on November 6, 2018 by PATTeamNovember 6, 2018
By: An anonymous teen This past year, I was prescribed a medication called Accutane for my acne. Because the medicine can cause babies to be born with problems if their moms were using it when they got pregnant, doctors are … [Click to read more]
November 6, 2018 by PATTeam Posted in Teen Stories Tagged Contraception, Conversation starters, Parenting, Reproductive health Reply

How to Become an Askable Adult

Parents Are Talking Posted on October 31, 2018 by PATTeamOctober 31, 2018
By: Kathy Turnowchyk, M.Ed, Senior Program Manager, AccessMatters Early in my career, I received a call at work from a young woman in crisis. She asked where she could place a baby for adoption. When I asked how far along … [Click to read more]
October 31, 2018 by PATTeam Posted in From Our Experts Tagged Contraception, Parenting, Puberty, Reproductive health Reply

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