Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Parents




	Kids get their information from a thousand different sources - TV, the internet, their friends, their school. But if they're not getting it from YOU, then how can you expect them to make choices that you would be proud of? Here are some tools you can use to get the conversation started: Ten Tips For Parents To Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy Presented here are ten common sense lessons to help parents and adults reduce the risk of kids becoming pregnant before they've grown up. Read our Poll of Adults and Teens Each year the National Campaign commissions an independent survey of adults and teens nationwide. Read the results from our most recent survey. Just Talking is Not Enough Advice from Campaign Director (and mom) Sarah Brown




	Even though you have kids of your own, you may not be an expert on sex. It's important to convey your beliefs and values to your child, but before you get started talking, you want to educate yourself as much as possible. Here are some Campaign resources to help you brush up: Terms of Engagement This publication offers practical advice on how to involve parents in programs to prevent teen pregnancy. Ten Tips for Foster Parents Parent Power Talking Back Other Recommended Reading from the Campaign Visit this page for a selection of books published by friends of the Campaign. Some proceeds from the sale of these titles (when purchased through our Amazon.com page) go to the Campaign.

7 Things Never to Say to Your Teen
This article, printed in the July 2007 issue of Family Circle, gives advice on "conversation stoppers" that commonly trip up parents.

Teen Dating: A Mom's Guide
This article, originally printed in Good Housekeeping magazine, details advice for helping your child navigate the ever-changing waters of teen and pre-teen dating.

Maternal & Child Health Library Knowledge Path
This website features a wealth of resources on teen pregnancy prevention.

the UMD Medical System Online Resources
Created by the University of Maryland Medical System, this page has a variety of useful links related to adolescent health.

National Family Week
The National Campaign is a proud partner of National Family Week, taking place from November 18-24, 2007.

More Tips for Parents
Get more information and tips on how to communicate with your teens about sex and unwanted pregnancy.






	Take the Parent Power Quiz to test your knowledge and find out how well you know what your kids are thinking.






	Visit the National Campaign's latest web portal "What is Your Relationship Reality" for facts, tips, and a chance to tell us what you think. Click here to visit our Relationship Reality page.






	Here are five things that parents should know about how they can help their children avoid too-early pregnancy and parenthood.






	Check out these cool PSAs from the National Campaign. Use them as a conversation starter with your teens today.