Parents Lets Have That Talk
Let's talk about raising children, sex education for the adolescent population, and monthly health observances; what you should know and what's happening in the community.
Pay Attention To Your Child/Teenager's Mental Health
Mental health is real and many people struggle. Within that people group are young people- our children. We may be missing signs that something is wrong because we are not paying attention. Today lets start. This podcast will help you with certain signs or symptoms that are there for you to check out and know if your child is struggle with their mental health.
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The Conversation About Sex Is More Than The Act
Talking to young people about a subject sex can be difficult for some people but it must be done. One tool that may help is understanding that it is more than just the act. It's about being responsible, their goals and dreams in life, finances, knowledge and understanding about relationships and the list goes on.
You can leave a comment or reach out on Facebook Messenger (DrLori A'mor), email - loriamor2012@gmail.com.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness (February)
When Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) occurs in adolescence, it is called Teen Dating Violence (TDV). Tune in for more...
Resourses:
VetoViolence
Intimate Partner Violence Surveillance
Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Resource for Action
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Jan 11).
We need to be aware of Human Trafficking because its all around us and it does happen in the US. I pray for everyone's safety and that we will do things to be safe. Parents educate your children,
Contact Information:
Report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement Call: 1-888-347-2423
Get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888, or text HELP or INFO to BEFREE (233733)
Call: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423)
See, Call, Save (911)
Tip Line Outside Us 802-872-6199
View: Blue Campaign Labor Trafficking Awareness Vieos
National Women's Health Week (May 14th-20th)
How does women health week tie into having conversations with teen about sex?
Parents, we often push physical health and now mental health but we also need to add or segue into talking about sexual health as part of the overall conversation especially with our teen girls.
STI Awareness (May)
Having the talk with your teen about STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) can be especially difficult but it must be done in order to make your teen aware of sexually transmitted infections that can happen during sex; vaginal, oral or anal.
Abstinence is the100% surest way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, STIs, or HIV/AIDS
Abstinence
Having the age appropriate talk with your teen about practicing abstinence; not having any kind of sex (vaginal, oral or anal).
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