MEDIA ADVISORY, April 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Birds and Bees Connection, an agency providing an innovative approach to sexual health education, today announces that its founder and executive director, Leslie Dixon, has been asked to speak at the upcoming 2004 California State PTA Convention.
Who: Leslie Dixon, founder and executive director of The Birds and
Bees Connection, was a school nurse for more than 20 years and
has authored many documents on the subject of health and sexual
education. After co-authoring "Sharing Healthy Adolescent and
Parenting Experiences" in 1991, Dixon developed a new model for
sexual health education through copyrighted workshops and
unique courses for parents and children based on her extensive
knowledge. Dixon lectures regularly for several schools and
organizations on topics including Family Life, Life Sciences,
Health Science and Sexual Health Education.
What: Dixon will conduct a session at the upcoming 2004 California
State PTA Convention and address PTA members, community parents
and media representatives during her presentation titled "Risky
Business: Sex and Your Pre-Teen and Teen." In this workshop,
Dixon will offer tools to help parents of pre-teens and teens
to effectively and openly communicate with them regarding
sexual issues. She will instruct parents on how to overcome
their fears about getting started with 'the talk'. Discussion
points will include startling facts, myths and truths, and
misconceptions about sexuality.
Why: "Our greatest wish is for children to be physically and
emotionally healthy and happy. An important step on that
journey is to give them the tools they will need to be healthy
sexual human beings. Talking about sexuality might feel risky,
but not talking about it is definitely risky business,"
according to Dixon.
When: May 4, 2004 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PDT
(Conference Session 2)
Where: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
NOTE: Media representatives, as well as the public, are invited to attend this event. Media are requested to check in at the event (no charge) and encouraged to visit the press room. Registration information for the public can be found at http://www.capta.org/sections/convention-2004/reg-info.cfm (registration fee applies).
About The Birds and Bees Connection
The Birds and Bees Connection provides an innovative approach to sexual health education with courses for parents and children focused on the transition between childhood and adolescence. The agency has copyrighted its powerful curriculum and offers unique courses that create a safe, stimulating environment where parents and their children come together to openly discuss puberty and sexuality. Courses are offered directly through The Birds and Bees Connection, as well as through many host organizations, including Irvine Unified School District, Laguna Beach PTA, Girl Scout Council of Orange County and multiple religious and sports organizations.
Providing education in an engaging, comfortable manner, The Birds and Bees Connection shatters myths and taboos and helps children establish a solid foundation for critical decision-making in an abstinence-based, non-denominational environment. For more information, visit www.birdsnbeesconnection.com, or call 949-215-7809.