Plan Ahead With Teenagers

What's Going On In That Head of Yours? New Resource on Teen Brain Development Available The National Institute of Mental Health has recently released a free, new guide focused on teen brain development, "Teenage Brain: A Work in Progress."  A useful guide for any adult interested in teen behavior and development, the information presented aims to shed light on why teens behave in some of the ways that they do.  To access this free guide, please click here.  What You Say Matters Parental Influence Over Teen Sex  Sex is frequently not an easy topic for parents to discuss with their teens, but new research indicates that an open discussion may be exactly what is needed.  According to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancy, teens report that parents have the most power to influence their decisions about sex.  In fact, 87% of the survey respondents indicated that having open, honest discussions about sex with their parents would make it easier for them to postpone sex and avoid teen pregnancy.   Talk to your teens today!  To learn more, please visit The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancy.