Helpful Links
News Articles
The New York Times: “The Best Way to Fight with a Teenager,” by LISA DAMOUR – MARCH 16, 2016
QUARTZ: “The World Has Teenage Girls Totally Wrong,” by JENNY ANDERSON – MAY 5, 2016
The New York Times: “Why Teenage Girls Roll Their Eyes,” by LISA DAMOUR – FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Mindful: “3 Common Myths About the Teen Brain,” by STEPHANY TLALKA – APRIL 9, 2014
Scientific American: “How Dads Influence Teens’ Happiness,” by PAUL RAEBURN – MAY 1, 2014
The New York Times: “When Did Porn Become Sex Ed?,” by PEGGY ORENSTEIN – MARCH 19, 2016
UW Today: “Family Technology Rules: What Kids Expect of Parents,” by JENNIFER LANGSTON – MARCH 8, 2016
Huffington Post Parents: “What The Modern-Day Sex Talk Should Sound Like, According To The Latest Research,” by REBECCA ADAMS – NOVEMBER 18, 2014
TEDx Talks: “Eight is Great: Melisa Holmes at TEDxGreenville 2014”
The New York Times: “Parents of Teenagers, Stuck Taking Out the Emotional Trash,” by LISA DAMOUR – DECEMBER 16, 2015
Links for Parents and Educators of Preteens and Teens
General Health Topics, General Parenting Topics, Sexuality
Seattle Children’s Hospital Gender Clinic Booklist and Resources to support LGBTQ+
Healthy Bodies: A Parent’s Guide to Puberty for Youth with Disabilities: Colorful, easy to follow books for girls and boys. Covers hygiene, growth and changes during puberty. Appendix includes storyboards and visuals to support what is covered in the book. (Links to individual guides below)
Puberty, Sex, and Sexuality: An Introduction for Autistic Teens and Adults Toolkit
Mind Positive Parenting: general parenting
Lisa Damour PhD: general parenting
Aha Parenting: general parenting
Girls Leadership: resources for parents and supporters of girls
The Teen Brain: information on the teen brain and substance use
Center on Media and Child Health: Boston Children’s Hospital – resources on Media
Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: developmental guidelines on sex education, SIECUS National Guidelines Taskforce
Talk with your Kids: California Family Health Council – In English
Talk with your Kids: California Family Health Council – In Spanish
LGBTQ Youth Resources – CDC
LGBTQ Resources – The Trevor Project
Healthy Children: American Academy of Pediatrics – In English
Healthy Children: American Academy of Pediatrics – In Spanish
