REMINDER -- Founder of The Birds and Bees Connection to Conduct Sexual Health Education for Parents at 2004 California State PTA Convention


LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 4, 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.



            

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