Resources and Further Information on STDs and Sexual Health for Parents

Family Education Network: includes information on a variety of topics involved in the process of raising children. Specific topics covered include discipline, conversing with your children, and how to get involved in your children's education. Information related to STDs and talking to your kids is available using their search mechanism.
http://www.familyeducation.com

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: an organization with a mission of improving the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing teen pregnancy. This site includes a section designed specifically for parents: 10 Tips for Parents, as well as statistics and facts about sexual health for parents and teens.
http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/data/pdf/emeranswsum.pdf

Advocates for Youth: an organization dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. The Website includes an area specific to parents, which includes parent-child communications resources and information about talking to your kids about sexual health.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org

Family Resource Online: a family centered Website that covers topics from financing cars to raising a child on your own. Search the Website contents for information regarding sexual health and STDs.
http://www.familyresource.com

ParentsPlace: has answers to your questions. Ask an expert your question or look in current events or hot topics. Health information is plentiful, and you can search for the information you can't find easily. Look in "hot topics" for information on sex. Sign up to receive newsletters or participate in live chats with other parents.
http://www.parentsplace.com

Talk With Your Kids: gives specific information on talking with your kids about tough issues. In addition to general communication tips, the site includes information specific to sex, violence, HIV/AIDS, drugs, and alcohol. It also includes links to additional resources.
http://www.talkingwithkids.org

National Education Association's Health Information Network: has developed a curriculum entitled "Can We Talk?" This resource provides guidance for parents and educators on how to talk to teenagers about HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and teen pregnancy.
http://www.neahealthinfo.org/index.html or call the automated resource line at (800) 718-8387.

outProud™.org: provides a brochure designed to help parents understand some of the struggles and issues their GLBTQ children cope with on a daily basis. It also addresses many of the frequently asked questions and concerns of parents with GLBTQ children.
http://www.outproud.org/brochure_for_parents.html

PFLAG.ORG: is the official Website of Parent, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
http://www.pflag.org

Families Matter: A Research Synthesis of Family Influences on Adolescent Pregnancy, Miller, Brent C. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, April 1998. A research review on how parents and families influence adolescent sexual risk-taking. This version of the book includes new data/information on how mothers communicate about sexuality and related issues.