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Teach Your Kids

Sex Education with Heather Corinna from Scarleteen

Jan 17, 2024
49:42

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Time Codes

00:00:00 — Introduction to Heather Corinna, founder of Scarleteen.

00:01:50 — Heather discusses Scarleteen's evolution from an adult platform to a youth resource.

00:08:06 — Core values in sex education for adolescents: respect, inclusivity, and evidence-based info.

00:11:04 — Tailoring sex education to diverse backgrounds and cultural contexts.

00:16:20 — Discussion on age-appropriate introduction to sex education.

00:21:33 — Challenges in providing comprehensive sex education and societal barriers.

00:31:14 — Debunking myths about sex education promoting early sexual activity.

00:35:36 — Influential figures and resources shaping Scarleteen's approach.

00:40:37 — Adapting sex education for neurodivergent children.

00:46:45 — Heather's advice for parents/educators on sex education: open communication and trust.

 

This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

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