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1. December 1st Is "World AIDS Day"
- Talk With Your Kids About Sex
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1. December
1st Is "World AIDS Day" - Talk With Your Kids About
Sex
In the U.S.,
the focus for World AIDS Day 2001 is on youth and HIV/AIDS. Among
teens, transmission rates are high, yet awareness is low. Recent
statistics show that young people under age 25 represent half
of all new HIV cases; ten million young people ages 15-24 are
living with HIV/AIDS; and every minute, five young people become
infected. It is very important, therefore, to talk with your kids
about sex and associated risks so that they have the facts they
need to stay healthy.
For information
on talking with kids about sex and relationships, please visit:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/sex.html
For information
on the World AIDS Day 2001, visit:
* http://www.aawhworldhealth.org
- (Click on "Annual Events" for a free booklet in PDF)
Also, find
out about the international focus of World AIDS Day at:
* http://www.worldaidsday.org
2.
The
Holidays are a Good Time to Talk about the Dangers of Alcohol
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As
the holiday season is in full swing, large parties and family
gatherings can be common. Kids may be curious about the actions
of adults, which may include higher rates of alcohol consumption
than usual. National studies show that the average age when a
child first tries alcohol is 11, and many kids start becoming
curious about these substances even sooner. It's important for
parents and caring adults to talk with kids about alcohol and
its potential dangers.
For more information,
visit the TWK Web site at:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/alcohol.html
Or call 1-800-CHILD-44
for a FREE hard copy of the booklet (available in English and
Spanish).
3.
Tip
of the Month: Use Everyday Opportunities to Talk
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While we want
our kids to feel good about coming to us with questions, that
doesn't always happen. That’s why we sometimes need to begin
discussions ourselves. Often we can use opportunities that come
up in everyday life to help us start talking. Just one or two
questions about a TV show, for example, can help start a valuable
discussion.
Visit the
Talking with Kids Web site for a host of other helpful tips at:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/first.html
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