Parents shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk to their kids about porn

Parents surveyed for research on their attitudes to children viewing pornography has shown some are embarrassed to talk to their children. Family Planning National Health Promotion Advisor Amanda Hargreaves gives some tips on approaching the issue of relationships, sexuality, and pornography with your children.  On Monday, NetSafe released a report on parents’ attitudes and views … Read more

What parents really need to know about the ERO sex education report

The Education Review Office has released a new report on sexuality education in New Zealand schools. It’s important that parents read beyond the more sensational media headlines, writes Family Planning national health promotion advisor Amanda Hargreaves. The first review of sexuality education in New Zealand schools since 2007 is out. For experts in this field, … Read more