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Amie M Ashcraft1, Pamela J Murray2
1Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Box 9216, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Abstract:
This article is intended as a resource for pediatric providers to help them guide parents in increasing the quantity and quality of their communication about sexuality. The article provides an overview of the best practices associated with parent-adolescent communication about major topics related to sexuality (eg, masturbation, contraception, romantic relationships). In additionally, the article includes concrete suggestions for parents to improve their communication with teens as well as resources for further guidance.
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