Parents/Carers
Ten tips for talking to your child about sex and relationships
We know that parents want to do the best they can for their children, but sometimes family life can be challenging and difficult.
Some people feel that talking to young people about sex might encourage them to start experimenting, but research has shown the opposite to be true. Good sex and relationship education can in fact prevent early sexual activity.
Parent Support Service
Aim to support parents/ carers in areas such as:
Communicating and building relationships with teenagers, including advice on sex and relationship guidance, health issues, substance misuse, involvement with negative peer groups.
Offering practical advice on managing challenging behaviour while encouraging good behaviour, setting boundaries and understanding child and adolescent development.
Concerns around education, (attendance, homework, truancy, getting children up and out for school in the morning and achievement).
Advice and encouragement around mealtimes, play, bedtime routines, curfews and budgeting.
For more information please call your local Community Parent Support Advisor on: 020 8372 1500
Parentline Plus
Parentline: 0808 800 2222
Feel like talking things through parent to parent?
Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
Parentline is there for any parent, any time. Free*, confidential, 24/7.
*Free from landlines and most mobile networks
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
Parenting Channel
http://www.parentchannel.tv/
This is a great website for parents/carers. It includes videos to help parents/carers talk to their children about various subjects including: sex, relationships, peer pressure, substance misuse, gangs and many more.
Speakeasy
Speakeasy offers a non-threatening group-based opportunity for parents and carers to acquire the confidence and skills they need to talk to their children about sex and sexuality. It is designed to be fun and relaxed, providing an atmosphere where parents can learn together from their own experiences. It is locally organised.
For more information on a course near you please call: 020 8379 1500
