Doing ‘IT‘

#6: Periods

In this episode, we talk about periods. FPV Schools Education Manager Bonnie talks through the common questions that young people have about periods. How they work, myths and realities, talking about and managing periods. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
Suggested resources from the podcast: 
Kotex is a company that will send out free pads and tampons ubykotex.com.ou. Cottons also have information about periods and starter kits from $5. Family Planning Victoria have partnered with Cottons to create a guide for young people with autism on how to manage periods. You can find that at amaze.org.au.
You can find out more information about menstrual cups  at lunette.com.au.  Modibodi is the Australian period underwear company.  kidshealth.org Has great information for helping to explain how periods work. In class, we use a video from Jean Hailles for women's health. Go to Jeanhailles.org.au.
For more information about us, you can go to fpv.org.au
 

#5: Sperm Production

In this episode, we talk about sperm production. FPV Schools Educator Rael explains what we should say to students about bodies as they start to produce sperm during puberty. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
Suggested resources from the podcast:
Puberty Boy by Geoff Price. Secret Boys' Business by Fay Angelo, Rose Stewart and Heather Pritchard. Amaze.org have a YouTube channel, and they have a really great video that we use in class to explain wet dreams. For more information about Family Planning Victoria go to fpv.org.au
 

#4: Body Image and Puberty

In this episode, we talk about young people and body image.
As young people go through puberty, their body is likely to go through big changes. FPV Schools educator Andrea will talk about how to support your young person to feel confident about the body they are in as they navigate these changes. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
Suggested resources from the podcast: 
Secret Guide to Girls Stuff by Caz Cooke has excellent advice for girls about body image, the Kidshealth.org website has really good information about teens and body image also Kids Helpline has lots of great advice for developing positive body image. For more information about us you can have a look at our website FPV.org.au
 

#3: Taking Care Of Your Body

In this episode, we talk about ways young people can take care of their bodies as they go through puberty.
Young people need to understand the basics of how bodies work and how to manage changes like body odour and pimples. As they through puberty they are likely to want more independence privacy.
In this episode, FPV Schools Educator Sue talks about what young people need to know about taking care of their own body. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
Suggested resources from the podcast: 
 Raisingchildren.net.au has some information, so does Kids Spot. For more information about Family Planning Victoria go to fpv.org.au
 

#2: What is puberty?

In this episode, we talk to FPV Schools Team Manager Bonnie about puberty.
What do young people want to know? When do parents and carers need to talk about this? What are the changes that happen in puberty?
We tackle the common questions in this episode. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
 
Suggested resources from the podcast: 
Books about puberty, Puberty Boy or Puberty Girl by Geoff Price. Secret Boys, Secret Girls Business.  Kidshealth.org, Raising Children have puberty information and so does Better Health. If you want more information about Family Planning Victoria programs, please go to our website, fpv.org.au. 
 

#1: Welcome to Doing ‘IT‘

Introducing Doing 'IT'! A new podcast from Family Planning Victoria.
Listen to the experts as we discuss all things Relationships and Sexuality Education. Including: bodies, growing up, being safe, puberty, sex, identity, relationships, sexuality and sexual health.
We know some parents and carers may find it difficult to have conversations about these topics with the young people in their lives. Having open and honest communication empowers young people to look after themselves in life and relationships. Doing ‘IT’ provides tips and resources to help parents, carers and teachers to start or continue these conversations. Enjoy!
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