Web Resources for Parents
Boys Town Louisiana knows how unpredictable teens can be. Throw them into the dating scene and you’re in for a wild ride. We can help.
Whether you’re trying to talk to them about sensitive subjects like sex or drug use, or you want to provide them with a place to ask questions, below are free resources for your use. If you want more direct answers, please call the Boys Town National Hotline anytime at 1-800-448-300.
Web Resources:
General Questions
- parenting.org - search this site from Boys Town for answers to your questions about tweens and teens
Dating Violence - free brochures and information from professionals
Substance Abuse - drug related publications and downloadable copy of teacher’s guide “The Brain’s Response to Drugs”
- www.health.org
- www.nih.gov
- www.teens.drugabuse.gov – a website for parents and educators about the science behind teen drug abuse
- www.factsontap.org/factsontap/parents.htm - a website to assist parents with preparing their teens for college's alcohol and other drug challenges
Teen Sexual Health & Relationship Issues
- www.fda.gov/womens - downloadable and order form for fact sheets on HPV and Women & HIV and other female related topics
- www.thenationalcampaign.org – information and resources for teens and professionals on teen pregnancy prevention