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1. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
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Despite recently
declining rates, 4 in 10 teenage girls get pregnant at least once
before they reach age 20. Research shows the best way parents
can help kids avoid risky behaviors in their teens is by talking
with them early and often about sex and pregnancy prevention.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy has invited
organizations throughout the country to host pregnancy prevention
awareness activities in their communities this month. Planned
events range from free workshops in Arizona, to “Slam Dunking
Teen Pregnancy,” a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in South
Carolina.
For information
on events in your area, or ideas to host your own event this month
visit:
* http://www.teenpregnancy.org
2.
Talking with
Kids about the News
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On
May 21, 2001, the Talking with Kids about Tough Issues campaign
will launch Talking with Kids about the News, a Web resource for
parents.
Whether it’s
the local newspaper, nightly TV newscasts, cable news networks,
news radio, or Web sites, graphic footage and accounts of the
latest happenings in the world are being delivered right into
our homes 24 hours a day. This constant barrage can be overwhelming
for adults, but it can be especially confusing and frightening
for young children. That is why we created Talking with Kids about
the News, a new Web resource for parents. This special look at
the news offers advice on deciding what news is appropriate for
your child, as well as concrete tips on how to understand the
news and explain the most prominent news stories to your child.
Also during
the week of May 21st, tune in to NBC’s Today Show for a week
long report on talking with your kids. Each morning will feature
a different expert offering parents age-specific tips on how to
talk with your kids about difficult issues like sex, drugs, divorce
and death. The week will conclude with Talking with Kids about
the News on May 25. Lois Salisbury, President of Children Now,
co-sponsor of the Talking with Kids campaign, will offer advice
on talking with your kids about what they see and hear on the
news.
Visit our
award-winning Web site beginning May 21st for more information:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org
3.
Tip of the month: Talking with your kids about sex is more than
just “birds and bees”
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Talking
with your kids about sex can be difficult for parents, but it
is so important. Make sure you give your children more than just
the “birds and bees” talk. They need to know the facts
about sex, but more importantly they need to know your values.
Remember our kids want and need moral guidance from us. If you
don't talk with your child about values, no one will. Let your
child know that having sex involves respect, emotions, concern
and responsibility.
For more information
on talking with kids about sex visit:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/sex.html
Or view our
new Public Service Announcements online at:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/ads.html
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