Parent Action For Healthy Kids

First-ever national standards for sexuality educations in public schools have been released

KateDennis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:55:27 +0000

New Gold Standard for Sexuality Education in Public Schools. I am happy to say that I assisted with the review process of these new standards to give the parent perspective. Let me know if you have questions.

For Immediate Release - January 9, 2012

Parents, take action to protect school-based HIV, STD & sex ed prevention programs!

KateDennis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:38:41 +0000

In December, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2012 budget that cut funds for the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by 25%, slashing $10 million in funding from an already small budget of $40 million.

Parents, take action to protect school-based HIV, STD & sex ed prevention programs!

KateDennis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:38:40 +0000

Parents, take action to protect school-based HIV, STD & sex ed prevention programs!

KateDennis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:38:39 +0000

Michigan SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues) in Education Conference

KateDennis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:20:27 +0000

Michigan recently passed bullying legislation that requires all schools to adopt a policy on bullying. There are some students who are particularly vulnerable for being targeted by a bully. They are youth who are or perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered. On February 3rd this conference will take place at Oakland University to help parents, teachers and those engaging with youth in schools discover ways to keep the school environment safe for all students. I am honored to emcee this conf

Date:

February 3, 2012

Location:

The Oakland Center at Oakland University - Pawley Hall

2200 N. Squirrel Road

Rochester, MI 48309

United States

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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Presents: 7th GIRL DEVELOPERS’ SUMMIT: Make an Impact on Girls

KateDennis — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:33:15 +0000

Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan are proud to be hosting the 7^th Girl Developers’ Summit and are hoping you can take a look at this information. Please take a moment to read the attached brochure and the information below.

Date:

February 4, 2012

Location:

Fetzer Center – Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

United States

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‘Tis the season to talk about…sex?

KateDennis — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:42:01 +0000

Is mistletoe part of your family’s holiday tradition? Besides a kiss under the mistletoe being fun, endearing and affectionate, consider this tradition a perfect lead-in to talk with your kids about healthy relationships, sexuality and the different things a kiss can mean.

Talk Early & Talk Often (TETO) free parent workshop - Rochester, Mi - Feb. 8

KateDennis — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:08:42 +0000

Free Talk Early & Talk Often (TETO) parent / guardian workshop. Come, ask questions, and learn how to talk to middle school age children about abstinence and sexuality.

Date:

February 8, 2011

Location:

Reuther Middle School

1430 East Auburn Rd

Rochester, MI 48307

United States

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Talk Early & Talk Often (TETO) parent workshop - Mar. 8 Northville, Michigan

KateDennis — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:31:26 +0000

Free parent / guardian workshop to come and ask questions and learn how to talk to middle school age children about abstinence and sexuality.

March 8, 2011 7-9pm - Northville Public Schools

To register call or email: TBD

Date:

March 8, 2011

Location:

TBD

United States

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Study shows parents have a “lot of influence” on the way their teens drive

KateDennis — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:31:51 +0000

As parents, we all strive to give our kids a healthy life as we know it. And while communicating healthy behaviors with words can be effective, the simple truth is that actions speak louder than words. Role-modeling healthy behaviors to our children as early and often as possible, is more powerful than what we say.