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		<title>Answering Questions About Sex: Age-Appropriate Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 18:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talking to our kids about sex and sexuality may not always be easy, no matter what the age. Parents should be the main sex educators of their children. Even when you think they aren’t listening, talking about sex, love and relationships with your child can: Help to clearly define your family’s values; Help build communication [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Birth Control Mistakes Teens Make</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When discussing birth control methods with teens, it is important to consider some of the reasons that they are used incorrectly or inconsistently. Help your teen make an action plan for avoiding these mistakes, and encourage dual use such as using hormonal and barrier methods together. The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dating Violence &amp; Teen Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dating Violence is controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship. One in three teens will experience some form of abuse by a dating partner. Dating violence is associated with higher rates of teen pregnancy. “Birth control sabotage sabotage” (i.e. their partner would not let them use birth control) is often used as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Teens Want Adults to Know About Teen Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 16:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. We need your time and attention: pay attention to us before we get into trouble. Programs for teen moms and teen dads are great, but we all need encouragement, attention, and support. Reward us for doing the right thing—even when it seems like no big thing. Don’t shower us with attention only when there’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Talking with Your Child about Sexuality</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 19:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[· Start conversations about sexuality. Don’t wait to be asked. If you never bring it up, neither will your child. · Use teachable moments when sexuality-related topics or events come up in real life, books, news, or jokes. Lots of little talks are better than one big one. · Treat sex like any other topic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Child Abuse 2012 Quiz</title>
		<link>http://kerncares.org/2012/04/child-abuse-2012-quiz/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but how much do we really know about it? Kern Cares is asking everyone to learn more about child abuse and what each of us can do to help stop it. Test your knowledge. QUESTIONS: 1. In 2011, _____ Kern County children died as a result of child abuse [...]]]></description>
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		<title>For Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 19:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Few things to keep in mind which will help you become a good parent are: Lead by example – Children learn things by observing their parents and therefore it becomes important that you lead by example. Always ask yourself as to what effect will your decision have on your child. Appreciate your child – The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sexual Abuse Awareness</title>
		<link>http://kerncares.org/2011/03/sexual-abuse-awareness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resources: Kern County Agencies:]]></description>
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		<title>Foster Parent Support</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resources: Kern County Agencies:]]></description>
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		<title>Methamphetamines &amp; Youth</title>
		<link>http://kerncares.org/2011/03/methamphetamines-youth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://kerncares.org/?p=769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Resources: Is your child under the influence Kern County Agencies]]></description>
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