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The articles below provide more information on sexual health topics. These are links to external websites. sexualityandu.ca and the SOGC do not endorse these sites and are not responsible for the content.

• How to Talk with Your Child about Sexuality
  As parents, we generally agree that SOMEONE should be talking to our kids about sexuality, but that doesn't mean that WE feel prepared to do it. But when we don't open the lines of communication, we send confusing signals to our kids.
• Now What Do I Do?
  Our kids are reaching puberty, and it's our role as parents to open the lines of communication and talk about the issues that are important to them. This booklet provides insight into what's important, and how to talk about it. Let's work to keep dialogue open and alive.our kids will thank us later.
• Parents and Teens Find it Hard to Talk About Sex
  Teenagers' attitudes toward sex have a lot to do with how informed they are, and it is up to us, as parents, to provide them with the information they need to make healthy decisions. This article highlights that many teens don't feel that they can talk to their parents. Do you recognize your behaviour in any of the following scenarios?

Last Modified: September 5, 2006