"Studies show that
teens look to adults
more than to friends or
to the media for
relationship guidance.
But even knowing this,
it’s still challenging
to know what to say, and
how to say it."

"Studies show that teens look to adults more than to friends or to the media for relationship guidance. But even knowing this, it’s still challenging to know what to say, and how to say it."

Marriage Matters

Ready to Talk

Recognizing how hard it can be to address topics like sex and
healthy relationships with youth, Be Strong International teaches
effective communication about risky behaviors.

Our 60-minute workshop analyzes attitudes, perceptions, practices, and the decision-making processes of parents and teens about sexual activity and more. It’s designed to:

Get Ready to Talk

Ready to Talk functions under the Raising the B.A.R. program and
has evolved from one workshop to a series of different workshops

Raising Responsible
Teenagers

Raising Competent
Teenagers

Getting Teenagers
Connected

Encouraging Youth About
Avoiding Risky Sexual
Behaviors

Lonely Hearts Club
series (Topics: Social Risk,
Breakups, Jealousy, and
Rejections)

Keeping Our Youth Safe on
Social Media

We Keep it Light

​Parents who attend our “Ready to Talk” workshop have different values and comfort levels, and we cater
to that knowledge. We give adults the tools and resources they need to address healthy relationships
while maintaining a non-threatening, supportive environment.