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Your Daughter is Listening, Whether You Believe it or Not!

Jackie Brewton
February 2, 2017
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I’ve always been confused on what I want with my body. I’ve grown up around family who tells me, “You’re going to have sex. You’re going to drink and go to parties,” as if I couldn’t avoid doing it. The…

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Why are Teens Really Having Sex? It’s Not What You May Think!

Jackie Brewton
January 24, 2017
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I believe students find my presentation to be so effective because I don’t use the fear of contracting STD’s or getting pregnant to persuade them not to have sex. While the “scared straight” approach may work at convincing most teens…

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The Ripple Effect: 2015 Edition

Jackie Brewton
January 22, 2016
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“I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~Mother Theresa I hope your new year has gotten off to a great start! It's hard to believe the…

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How Not to Talk to Your Teens about Love, Sex & Relationships: Korey’s Advice to Parents

Jackie Brewton
November 14, 2015
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For the past seven weeks, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my Conversation with Korey series with all of you, and today it draws to a close. If you’ve been with me from the beginning, you’ll recall that Korey Harris,…

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#DadsMatter: Korey Explains How Fatherlessness Leaves Boys Searching…

Jackie Brewton
October 29, 2015
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If you missed last week’s Conversation with Korey post and video on the impact of fatherlessness on girls, I strongly suggest that you read/see it! Korey’s insight was spot on. Not only about how these young ladies are often preyed…

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#DadsMatter: Korey Explains How Fatherless Girls Become Easy Prey for Guys

Jackie Brewton
October 20, 2015
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Hopefully by now the Conversation with Korey blog series has sparked honest, open-ended discussions between you and your teen. The practical tips Korey shared last week are great for any guy or girl who’s made a commitment to abstain and…

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How to Turn Your Sex Talk into a Vision Board

Jackie Brewton
September 3, 2015
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[caption id="attachment_1971" align="alignright" width="414"] Photo Credit: deb.roby via_flickr cc[/caption] Many students are often surprised to discover that “sex” is only a fraction of what I cover with them in my Sex-Ed classes. I spend a lot of time talking to…

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A Real Mom’s Guide to Having the Sex Talk with Her Son

Jackie Brewton
August 21, 2015
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For years parents have sought my advice on how to talk to their kids about sex. Some have even asked me to have “The Talk” with their kids on their behalf. There was no way I could physically speak to…

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Worth the Wait! How Will They Know?

Jackie Brewton
June 9, 2015
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Are you old enough to remember the Heinz™ ketchup commercial with the “Anticipation” song? The lyrics were simple, “Anticipation…It’s making me wait.” It took, what seemed like, forever for the ketchup to finally drip from the bottle as the caption read,…

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Can You Tell Your Teen to Abstain If You Didn’t?

Jackie Brewton
May 19, 2015
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Daughters of teen moms are three times more likely to become teenage mothers themselves.1 Have you noticed this phenomenon and ever wondered why it happened? Well I certainly have! As a matter of fact, this statistic has always baffled me.…