Resources for Parents of Pre-Teens and Teens

“We tend to think that kids are engaging in lots of fun and frivolous activities and fads…, and we think that their lives are generally sort of fun and not fraught with different kinds of danger or abuse.  But there really is a hidden side to teen life that in some cases includes abuse and abusive dating relationships.  As early as eighth and ninth grade, one in four students, both boys and girls, report some form of dating abuse, which can include physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual abuse.”

-          Rita Noonan, Ph.D., Behavioral Scientist, CDC

Children in middle school and high school face new questions about sexuality and dating every day.  As a parent, you are one of their greatest resources as they are developing socially and sexually.

Please enjoy exploring this website, and the pages listed in the left column. We hope you find useful information and trainings for parenting your child into healthy sexuality and relationships. SARA is here to provide support and information for this extremely important period of your family’s life. Explore the resources here, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions or would like individual support.

A great place to start is with our special online training for parents of pre-teens and teens about guiding your child’s sexual development at this time in their lives. It allows you the opportunity to think about what is most important to your family, and explore a variety of topics related to the way your child’s social life is impacting his or her sexuality.

After you have explored the site, please provide feedback through this form, so that we can continually improve our services to you!