Parents need to initiate discussions about healthy relationships, consent, contraception, and the consequences of early sexual activity by providing accurate information and clarifying misconceptions. Parents can empower their children to make responsible choices.
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Parents! Here’s why you need to have ‘The Talk’
Every parent hopes that their child will grow up to become a successful and responsible individual in society. In our context, education is an important pathway to this successful future.
How climate change affects your child’s sexual health
What comes to mind when you hear about the climate crisis? Perhaps you envision the catastrophic double disaster that struck Haiti in 2021 or the plight of pastoralists in Kenya whose herds are dying out due to drought.
Role of parents in preventing teen pregnancies
In the heart of Makina, Kibra, Africa’s largest informal settlement, a young woman named Zuhura (20) resides. Everyday grapples with the profound consequences of our society’s failure to provide teenagers with access to sex education.
Tips for talking with your child about sexuality
Sexuality education is a crucial but challenging subject that many parents struggle to speak about with their children. Many times, this is because parents do not know where to start.
Let’s break silence on menstrual health
Imagine this – a young girl, only twelve years old, finds herself huddled in the corner of her room, tears streaming down her chubby cheeks. Confusion and fear grip her heart as she discovers a big patch of blood on her school dress, accompanied by piercing abdominal pain.