Fall of 2009 is an exciting time for Real Life. Real Talk. here in Syracuse. A series of kick off events in October introduced the campaign to the community.
Stay tuned for upcoming community wide events. Check out upcoming workshops, including Teens 101, hosted by community partners.
Events from October 2009
Shelby Knox with teens at the event.
Approximately 50 adults and teens came together on October 8, 2009 to think about the state of comprehensive sexuality education in our community. Shelby Knox joined Real Life. Real Talk. and the Teen AIDS Task Force to update us on what has happened in her own life and the lives of teens since she was the feature of the documentary- The Education of Shelby Knox. The audience was energized by the film and eager to join Real Life. Real Talk. in advocating for youth to have a voice in sexuality education in our community.
Talking with Kids & Teens About Sexual Health in the Age of the Internet
with Award-winning Children’s Author, Robie Harris
Robie Harris joined Real Life. Real Talk. on October 15, 2009 at the DeWitt Community Library along with approximately 15 parents and caregivers to share her journey of authoring a series of award winning children’s books on sexual health. She shared her perspective on the importance of open, honest, and age-appropriate communication with children and teens. Although the group was small, the dialogue was rich. We are thankful to our partner Creekside Books & Coffee who sold Robie’s books at the event.
On Sunday October 18, 2009 Scott Fried connected with a small group of local teens and explored their hidden world. Scott shared the story of his own risky behavior and HIV infection when he was younger and how his journey has led him to share in the lives of more than a million others as they try and make peace with life’s demanding circumstances.
Hearing Our Children: The Parent Talk with Scott Fried
The next evening Scott held a very moving and important conversation for approximately 20 parents and caregivers. Through detailed personal accounts of teens from around the world, the talk revealed secrets most teens would like to keep from their parents. Using himself as Exhibit A, Scott shared the difficult story of his painful disclosures to his own family. Additionally, this talk offered specific ideas and techniques on parenting a teenager through this difficult time of adolescent angst and their burgeoning experiences as the newest members of the sexual community.
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Fall of 2009 is an exciting time for Real Life. Real Talk. here in Syracuse. A series of kick off events in October introduced the campaign to the community.
Stay tuned for upcoming community wide events. Check out upcoming workshops, including Teens 101, hosted by community partners.
Events from October 2009
Approximately 50 adults and teens came together on October 8, 2009 to think about the state of comprehensive sexuality education in our community. Shelby Knox joined Real Life. Real Talk. and the Teen AIDS Task Force to update us on what has happened in her own life and the lives of teens since she was the feature of the documentary- The Education of Shelby Knox. The audience was energized by the film and eager to join Real Life. Real Talk. in advocating for youth to have a voice in sexuality education in our community.
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Talking with Kids & Teens About Sexual Health in the Age of the Internet
with Award-winning Children’s Author, Robie Harris
Robie Harris joined Real Life. Real Talk. on October 15, 2009 at the DeWitt Community Library along with approximately 15 parents and caregivers to share her journey of authoring a series of award winning children’s books on sexual health. She shared her perspective on the importance of open, honest, and age-appropriate communication with children and teens. Although the group was small, the dialogue was rich. We are thankful to our partner Creekside Books & Coffee who sold Robie’s books at the event.
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AIDS, Love & Staying Alive with Scott Fried hosted by the The Jewish Community Center of Syracuse
On Sunday October 18, 2009 Scott Fried connected with a small group of local teens and explored their hidden world. Scott shared the story of his own risky behavior and HIV infection when he was younger and how his journey has led him to share in the lives of more than a million others as they try and make peace with life’s demanding circumstances.
Hearing Our Children: The Parent Talk with Scott Fried
The next evening Scott held a very moving and important conversation for approximately 20 parents and caregivers. Through detailed personal accounts of teens from around the world, the talk revealed secrets most teens would like to keep from their parents. Using himself as Exhibit A, Scott shared the difficult story of his painful disclosures to his own family. Additionally, this talk offered specific ideas and techniques on parenting a teenager through this difficult time of adolescent angst and their burgeoning experiences as the newest members of the sexual community.