Yes!!!!! Any trusted adult (grandparent, relative, neighbor, family friend) that is comfortable being a role model and trusted resource for a tween is welcome to register and attend!!!! In addition, we have had dads at the girls programs, and have [...]
In general, we recommend that most girls start with the Talk 1: Body Basics class. This class is great for girls (ages 8 and up) in so many different stages: pre-pubertal; in early puberty; or even those that went through [...]
Listen, we get it. Parenting is hard. Parenting a tween is harder. We recommend that you make the decision about whether your child would benefit from our workshop. If you feel he/she would, simply tell them you have signed up. [...]
Good Question. We do not talk about how babies are made in our Body Basics Program. In fact, there is really no discussion of sexuality in the workshop at all. At young ages (ages 8-10), kids often have no context of [...]
Before it happens! Don’t wait for your child to come to you with questions about their bodies, that day may never arrive. Check out our resources, join one of our classes, and let us help you start the conversation with [...]
Most experts agree that “8 is great” when it comes to starting conversations about puberty. There is some evidence to suggest that puberty is starting earlier, and it is best to discuss what changes to expect BEFORE any of them [...]
Whoa...slow down. You did not teach your child to run before they could walk! Lets start by talking about what our body does and how it changes. Let’s talk about how to take care of ourselves. Then we can talk [...]
Only about half of the states in the U.S. requires public schools to teach sex ed. We believe that when it is taught, the information is presented too late and with outdated resources. The course is often a brief interlude [...]
We are pediatricians. We would love to discuss all of this information with the adolescents in our office. Unfortunately, the current context of health care does not leave enough time to address these issues with the type of attention that [...]
Our programs take place in a warm, casual, non-intimidating environment with YOU right next to your child. No one will be called on to answer questions unless they volunteer. For many shy kids, it may be easier to actually start [...]