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“Author Urges Parents To Talk Openly To Teens About Sex”
By Cassandra Spratling, Detroit Free Press, June 21, 2009

“Dads Really Are Good Influence”
By The Albany Herald Editorial Board, June 21, 2009

“Latino Teens Say Parents Affect Decisions about Sex”
By Eastern Group Publications, June 20, 2009

“Teen Sex Rate Steady, Contraception Down”
By United Press International, June 19, 2009

“With Teens, You Can't Win Them All, So Put Health and Safety First”
By Kim Hone-McMahan, Akron Beacon Journal, June 14, 2009

“Part One: Does your teen need HIV testing?”
By Nancy Eason, Examiner, June 11, 2009

“Devoted Dad Key to Reducing Risky Teen Sex”
By Linda Carroll, msnbc.com, June 5, 2009

“At Palo Alto Forum on Teen Suicide, Experts Stress Communication”
By Diana Samuels, Palo Alto Daily News, June 5, 2009

“Teen Tips: Norwell parents get advice on getting through those difficult years”
By Dana Forsythe, Norwell Mariner, June 4, 2009

“Prevent Depression in Teens with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
By Nancy Shute, U.S. News, June 4, 2009

“Fewer U.S. Teens Report Being Sexually Active”
By Anne Harding, Reuters Health, May 29, 2009

“Teens and Sex: Is the Internet accurate?”
By Kim Gandy, People's Weekly World Newspaper, May 29, 2009

“For Teenagers, Hello Means ‘How About a Hug?’”
By Sarah Kershaw, The New York Times, May 28, 2009

“'Sexting' No Worse Than Spin-The-Bottle: Study”
By Michel Comte, AFP, May 27, 2009

“Texting May Be Taking a Toll”
By Katie Hafner, The New York Times, May 26, 2009

“Secret Sex-Message Codes Your Teen Is Using -- or Probably Not”
By Paul Wagenseil, Fox News, May 26, 2009

“Filling Summer's Span Stumps Some Tweens, Young Teens”
By Megan K. Scott, Associated Press, May 24, 2009

“Unlimited Texting Bridges Parent-Teen Communication Gap“
By Micki Bare, Pahrump Valley Times, May 22, 2009

“Preventing Teen Suicides: Community gropes for answers, new approaches after latest tragedy”
By Chris Kenrick, Palo Alto Weekly, May 22, 2009

“Parent's Eye View: Let's Talk About Sex...Again”
By Amy J. Barry, The Waterford Times, May 20 2009

“Safe-Sex Education? Schools say No”
Advocates of comprehensive sex education blame a spike in teen pregnancies on the abstinence-only courses taught in schools.
By Oseye T. Boyd, The Star Press-Indiana, May 17, 2009

“Teen Pregnancy: Preventing the Unexpected”
By Hilary Kraus, The Fayetteville Observer, May 17, 2009

“Texting Trouble"
By David Trinko, Lima Ohio, May 16, 2009

“Teens Let Fingers do the Talking”
Texting distracts focus at school.
By Deeda Schroeder, The Daily Astorian, May 15, 2009

“Fathers' Concern Rises When Teens Start Having Sex”
Forbes Magazine, May 15, 2008

“Surprising New Study about Teens and Sex”
By Dr. Jennifer Austin Leigh, ABC News, May 14, 2009

“Skin and Bone”
By Barbara Feinberg, The New York Times, May 10, 2009

“Budget Widens Teen-Pregnancy-Prevention Efforts”
By Laura Meckler, The Wall Street Journal, May 7, 2009

“Study Links Viewing Adult-Themed TV to Earlier Sex in Teens”
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay, USA Today, May 7, 2009

“When the Cellphone Teaches Sex Education”
By Jan Hoffman, The New York Times, May 3, 2009

“Teens and Sex”
By Keisha Davis, The Chicago Tribune, May 2, 2009

“Teens Learning Getting Sex Advice From Cell Phones?”
By Lara Hochuli, NAZ Today, April 25th, 2009

“Teens And 'Sexting' -- Risky Pictures”
To prevent sexting, adults first need to accept the role that technology plays in adolescents' lives.
By Kristin Tillotson, Star Tribune, April 24, 2009

“Sexting: Crime or Teen Folly?”
By Maria E. Andreu, The Star-Ledger, April 24, 2009

“Speaker helps parents relate with teens”
By Kathy Gray, The Chronicle, April 24, 2009

“Teen Tests Parent’s Boundaries”
By Richard Atwater, Northwest Herald, April 19, 2009

“County Public Health Creates Curriculum for Sex Education”
By Dean Olsen, The State Journal-Register, April 18, 2009

“Real Life, Real Talk: Not Just Another Program”
The Providence American, April 18, 2009

“Coping with Sexting”
By Mona Gable, The Huffington Post, April 17, 2009

“Programs Try to Combat Sexually Transmitted Infections”
By Paula Gianino, St. Louis Beacon, April 13, 2009

“Campaign Urges Parents to Talk to Kids About Sex”
By Jennifer Griswold, The Oklahoman,  April 12, 2009

“Sex Ed: Teens Should be Taught to Look Both Ways”
By Michelle Arteaga, Orlando Sentinel, April 11, 2009

“Gossip Girls and Boys Get Lessons in Empathy”
By Winnie Hu, The New York Times, April 5, 2009

“Discerning the Difference Between Sadness and Depression and then Getting Your Teen Help Quickly is Key”
By Donna Kiesling, Times Correspondent, April 5, 2009

“High-Profile Case Brings Teen Dating Violence into Focus”
By Amelia A. Pridemore, Register-Herald, April 4, 2009

“Sex Education: Getting Real”
Editorial, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 4, 2009

 “It’s 3 a.m. Do you know who’s texting your teen?”
Auburn Reporter, Pacific Northwest Local News, April 3, 2009

“Don’t Just Say No to Teens On Sex”
By Rick Casey, Houston Chronicle, April 2, 2009

“When Dad Banned Text Messaging”
By Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times Blog, March 30, 2009

“Intervening in an Abusive Relationship”
By Jackie Burrell, Contra Costa Times, March 29, 2009

“Don't Treat Kids Who Post Sexy Photos as Sex Offenders, Says Megan's Law Mom”
By Michele Johansen and Lexi Tigre, Examiner, March 29, 2009

“Teen Asks: How to Avoid Dating Jerk”
By Carl Alasko, Monterey County Herald, March 29, 2009

“A Debate Swirls Over Teens' Lurid Pictures”
By Jennifer Golson and Joe Ryan, The Star-Ledger, March 29, 2009

“Treating ED in teens key for future well-being”
By Anne Harding, Reuters, March 27, 2009

“Facebook And Kids: Are Their Brains Ready for Social Networking?”
By Kari Henley, The Huffington Post, March 22, 2009

“The Truth About Teen Parenthood”
By Sandra Knauf, The Denver Post, March, 22, 2009

“Are Lots Of Teens 'Sexting'? Experts Doubt It”
By Justin Berton, The San Francisco Chronicle, March 21, 2009

“Need Help With ‘The Talk’?”
By Tanner Kent, The Mankato Free Press, March, 21, 2009

 “'Sexting': Self-Destructive or Simple Rebellion?”
By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher and Vik Jolly, The Orange County Register, March 20, 2009

"Teenage Girls Stand by Their Man"
By Jan Hoffman, The New York Times, March 19, 2009

“Wyandanch High Hosts 2nd Annual Parents Conference”
By Rosemary Olander, Newsday.com, March 15, 2009

“'Action' Urged on Teen Births”
By Ken Ross, The Republican, March 15, 2009

“Teaching Your Teen to Drive”
By Lisa Belkin, Motherlode, The New York Times, March 14, 2009

“Distractions May Shift, but Sleep Needs Don’t”
By Perri Klass, M.D., The New York Times, March 10, 2009

“Tech-Savvy Teens Misinformed on Sex”
By Shannon Proudfoot, Canwest News Service, March 7, 2009

“Abstinence vs. Sex Ed in Battle to Fight Teen Pregnancy”
By Diane Turbyfill , Gaston Gazette, March 6, 2009

“Rihanna Case Spotlights Dating Violence—Is Your Daughter at Risk?”
By Shannon Firth, Finding Dulcinea, March 6, 2009

“Don’t Fight for Power with Your Teenager”
By Erick Kalenga, Virginia Star Exponent, March 1, 2009

“Lack of Data on Teen Sex is Criticized”
By Roberta De Boer, Toledo Blade, March 1, 2009

"Sex, Your Body, and Your Heart"
By L. Kris Gowen, Ph.D, and Soraya Galeas, Seventeen Magazine, March 2009

“Editorial: Sex Education Without Guesswork”
By The Dallas Morning News, February 27, 2009

“Abstinence-Only Sex Education Doesn't Work”
By Teresa Pelham, Hartford Courant, February 25, 2009
(Real Life. Real Talk. mention) 

"In the Open at Last, a Secret All Women Share"
By Abigail Zuger, M.D., The New York Times, February 23, 2009

“Many Teens Blame Rihanna, Say Dating Violence Normal”
By Megan Twohey and Bonnie Miller Rubin, The Chicago Tribune, February 20, 2009

“Sex Education Needed in State”
By The Greenwood Commonwealth, Mississippi, February 14, 2009

“Raising Teens: 10 Tips to Stay Ahead Of The Game”
By Alice Englin, THRIVE Intitiative, Albert Lea Tribune, February 13, 2009

“Teenage Obesity: Learned Behavior from Parents?”
By Heather Hajek, Health News, February 13, 2009

“‘Playin' It Safe' Gives Teen Girls Cold Facts of Sex”
By Barbara Blake, Citizen Times, February 8, 2009

“Time for That 'Sextortion' Talk With Your Teen”
By Jim Stingl, Milwaulkee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, February 8, 2009

“Pink T's Offer Teen-To-Teen Advice on Sex”
By Terry Bibo, Journal Star, February 7, 2009

“End Your Troubles with Teens: A Unique Parent and Teen Communication Resource”
By Mia Redrick, Examiner, February 6, 2009

“Talking To Teens about Dating Violence”
By Diane Turbyfill, Gaston Gazette, February 5, 2009

“Let’s Talk About Sex”
By Alison Lobron, The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, February 1, 2009

“Teaching Teenagers About Harassment”
By Stephanie Clifford, The New York Times, January 27, 2009

“The Myth of Rampant Teenage Promiscuity”
By Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times, January 27, 2009 

“Greatest Internet Threat to Teens May Be Teens Themselves”
By Melissa Healy, The Los Angeles Times, January 26, 2009

“What Schools Are Teaching Our Kids About Sex”
By D.R. Foster, South Bergenite, January 21, 2009

“Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery”
By Camille Sweeney, The New York Times, January 15, 2009

“Report Finds Online Threats to Children Overblown”
By Brad Stone, The New York Times, January 14, 2009

“Is a T-shirt Basic Clothing—or a Souvenir?”
By Isaac and Steve Yoder, The Wall Street Journal, January 10, 2009

“Mastering MySpace Dangers: 10 Tips for Concerned Parents”
By Lindsay Lyo, USNews, January 9, 2009

“Teen Sex and Pregnancy: Part of a Bigger Problem”
By Bernadine Healy, M.D., USNews, January 09, 2009

“Teen Drivers and Motor Vehicle Accidents“
By WSOTV Charlotte, January 9, 2009

“Pregnancy Risk Rises for Teens In The Closet”
By Tiffany Crawford, Canwest News Service, January 9, 2009

“Abstinence-Only Sex Education Has Totally Failed the Nation's Teens”
By Ellen Goodman, The Seattle Times, January 2, 2009

“Sex in The Digital Age: Internet Changing Sexual Attitudes Among the Young“
By Tom Glaister, ConsumerAffairs.com, January 1, 2009

“Teens' Sexuality Struggles Go With Them to School”
By Akilah Johnson, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, December 30, 2008

“Study: Family Behavior Key to Health of Gay Youth”
By Lisa Leff, Associated Press, December 29, 2008

“The Parent-Teacher Talk Gains a New Participant”
By Karen Ann Cullotta, The New York Times, December 27, 2008

“Help Your Teen Stick It Out In College”
By Lee Bierer, The Gazette – Colorado Springs, December 26, 2008

“Teens Reflect On Issues Facing Their Generation”
Clinton News, December 25, 2008

“A Teen Girl's Guide to Getting Along With Her Parents”
By Jennifer Harrington, ABC-15, December 24, 2008

“Doctors Who Focus on Teen Medical Issues Needed”
Medical Journal, Nashua Telegraph, December 21, 2008

"As the Rich Get Poorer, Teenagers Feel the Crunch"
By Lisa W. Foderaro, The New York Times, December 13, 2008

"The Demise of Dating"
By Charles M. Blow, The New York Times, December 13, 2008

“When to Stay Out of Teen's Drama”
Mitchell Rosen, The Press-Entertainment (Syracuse), December 6, 2008

“Sometimes, It’s Ok to Tell Your Kids You’re Broke”
Martha Irvine, Associated Press, December 5, 2008

“Link Between Sex on TV and Teen Pregnancy Backwards”
By Garret Morrill, Teen Panel, Great Falls Tribune, December 1, 2008

“Blaming TV for Teen Pregnancy is a Convenient Excuse”
By Elizabeth Schroeder, New York Daily News, November 26, 2008

“Sorry, You Can't Stop Teenage Snark”
Anthony E. Wolf, Globe and Mail, November 25, 2008

“Nurse's Advice to Parents: Talk to Teens About Sex”
By Charlotte Norgaard, The Courier News, November 24, 2008

“When Unprotected Sex Leads to Teen Pregnancies, Risky Decisions Reverberate: Adults can connect with young people and show them how to achieve their goals”
Opinion, Statesman Journal, November 23, 2008

"Teenagers’ Internet Socializing Not a Bad Thing"
By Tamar Lewin, The New York Times, November 19, 2008

"Lubbock Seminar Gives Teens, Parents Some Straight Talk About Sex"
By Joshua Hull, Avalanche-Journal, November 16, 2008

“Talking To Your Kids About Sex: The Big Idea”
By Alice Harris, Athens Banner-Herald, November 15, 2008

“Too Much, Too Soon: Teens grow up with media's high-powered sexual imagery”
Rochelle Eisenberg, Baltimore Jewish Times, November 14, 2008

"Tyra Banks ‘Shocked’ by Teen Sex Crisis" -TODAY Show clip
“Survey: Unprotected Sex Common Among Teens"
By Laura T. Coffey, TODAYShow.com, November 14, 2008

“Expert Offers Tips For Communicating with Teens”
By Steve Zucker, Petosky News-Review, November 14, 2008

“Create Your 'Family Hour'”
By Palm Beach Post Editorial, November 08, 2008

“Study Links Sexual Content on TV to Teen Pregnancy”
By Elizabeth Landau, CNN, November 3, 2008

"Real Life. Real Talk."
By Tom Ficklin, The Ficklin Media Group, LLC, October 29, 2008

"What Do You Wish Someone Had Told You About Sex?"
By Vanessa Van Petten, Teens Today, October 25, 2008

"Lack of Input on Sex Education Curriculum Stumps Milwaukee Public Schools"
By Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 23, 2008

"You the Man – Free public performance in Portland, ME"
By Add Verb Productions, Maine Business, October 22, 2008

"What Schools are Teaching Students about Sex and Pregnancy"
By John Hilliard, Metro West Daily News, October 19, 2008

"Call-In Show: What Do You Wish Someone Told You About Sex?"
By Tiffany Card, Rockland World Radio, October 15, 2008

"Listen to Your Teens: They're practically begging for more responsibilities"
By Joanne Richard, Edmonton Sun, October 11, 2008

“NCSAM: Kids and the Internet”
By Steve Ragan, The Tech Herald, October 10, 2008

“Doctors Walk Fine Line on Teen Pregnancy”
By Victoria McEvoy, M.D., The Boston Globe, October 6, 2008

"Sex, Lies, and Audiotape"
By Josie Huang, MPBN Maine, report on the "It's okay. You can say it." campaign.

“School Panel Vote Set: Contraceptives Policy at Issue”
By Steven Rosenberg, The Boston Globe, October 5, 2008

“Teens Argue Dating is Not Dead”
By Jackie Burrell, Contra Costa Times, October 4, 2008

“How to Talk to Teens About Sex”
By Christopher White, American Sexuality Magazine, September 27, 2008

"Let's Talk About Sex" -Dr. Ruth sounds off on Teens and Sex
"Your Teen Ready to Date? Don't Panic!" - Dr. Ruth Westheimer's tips for bringing up the subject of sex with your teen
Today on MSNBC featuring Dr. Ruth Westheimer, September 17, 2008

"Purity Rings Enter the World of Sex, Drugs, and Rock'n' Roll"
By Jill Serjeant, Reuters, September 12, 2008

Teens Talk Sex: Are Parents Doing the Right Thing?
Today on MSNBC

"National Study Reveals How Teens are Shaping & Reshaping Their Wireless World. Study Sheds New Light On Teens’ Cell Phone Habits, Expectations & Dream Phone Wishes"
By CTIA-The Wireless Association®, September 12, 2008

"Necessity vs. Luxury: Who Pays?"
By Stephen Kreider Yodr and Isaac S. Yoder, The Wall Street Journal, September 14, 2008

"Girl Talk Has Its Limits"
By Sarah Kershaw, The New York Times, September 10, 2008

"American Teens are Generally Happy, but They Crave Positive Influences"
By Stephen Wallace, Journal Star, September 6, 2008

"Let’s Talk About Sex"
By Charles M. Blow, The New York Times, September 6, 2008

"Twelve Principles for Parenting Teens"
By Dr. Brian Orr, Gloucester Daily Times, September 5, 2008

"Teenagers Changing Sexual Behavior"
By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, August 25, 2008

"Explaining Political Scandals to Your Children"
By Bryan Greeson, Parent Connection, The Star, August 22, 2008

"Choose Respect: Teaching Kids and Teens about Healthy Relationships"
By The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, August 18, 2008

"Teenage Girls Are Open to Parent Input, Survey Says"
By Lisa Nicita, The Arizona Republic, August 13, 2008

"USA: Why American Teens Need To Talk About Sex"
By Elayne Clift, News Blaze, August 12, 2008

"Back To School: More Stressful Than Parents Think"
From Medical News Today, August 8, 2008

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"Times have changed, but parents get help in guiding their kids on sex"
By Rhonda Bodfield Bloom, Arizona Daily Star, Novemer13, 2007

"Talk'in About Sex — Sex Ed for Parents Crash Courses"
By Dana Pfeiffer and Jessica Wofford, Tucson Weekly, October 25, 2007

"Sex Ed for Parents?"
By Justin Jones and Alison Hogan, Rockland Parent magazine, October 8, 2007

"Let school step in when parents don't —
Birth Control for middle school girls? It's not crazy as it sounds"

By Bill Nemitz, Portland Press Herald, October 17, 2007

"Talking About 'The Talk'"
By Justin Ellis, Portland Press Herald, October 8, 2007  

Experts will advise parents on sex talks with their kids
Citizen Staff Report, Tucson Citizen, April 3, 2007 (Free website registration)

Denogean:  'Sex Ed for Parents' Worth a Look
By Anne T. Denogean, Tucson Citizen, March 20, 2007 (Free website registration)

Parents' crash course on teens and romance will begin March 21
Citizen Staff Report, Tucson Citizen, March 13, 2007 (Free website registration)

Fearing that tough talk? Here's help
By Bill Nemitz, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, February 27, 2007

Slow + Steady — Talking About Sex — with a Turtle?
By Megan Grumbling, The Phoenix, February 28, 2007