Talk The Talk: A film and resources
Helping parents and carers talk to their children about relationships and sex.
The 'Talk The Talk' film is an entertaining mix of drama and interviews with parents and teenagers. It's an excellent resource for schools, parenting courses and parents wishing to get tips on talking to teenagers about the sometimes tricky subjects of relationships and sex education.
"Keep talking to them and they'll be more likely to come to you with anything that is worrying them. Make that time for your kids" Parent, Walsall
“Excellent resource to use with parents. Very realistic” Teacher, Walsall
Synopsis
The drama follows a father’s tense reaction to a letter from his daughter’s school about a proposed sex education lesson. At first the two have an argument, but with his partner's support (and that of his fictional alter ego, Coach) he finally manages a level-headed discussion with his daughter about relationships and sex, and how to negotiate drinking, parties and relationships.
We also see how mum, Rachel, deals with a set of awkward questions from her own young son at home. And how Rachel’s friend, Nicky, is concerned about her son’s exposure to online pornography. Interspersed with the drama are interviews with parents and young people which expand on some of the key points of the drama e.g. when is a good place and age to talk about these things.
Topic Areas: When and how to talk your children, monitoring young people’s whereabouts, online safety, sexting, family values, rules and boundaries, risky behaviour, helping young people make informed choices, the law concerning sex
Top Tips
"Keep talking to them and they'll be more likely to come to you with anything that is worrying them. Make that time for your kids." Parent, Walsall
"Once your child comes to you with a question - they've opened a door, so it's a good idea that you are prepared." Parent, Walsall
Be sure to have a look at the resources that come with the film for lots of additional information.
Signposting
Walsall Sign-posting
Independent support services for people who are being abused, have been abused, or have other specific needs.
The Cedar Centre Walsall The Rock Centre, 27-31 Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TE
info@blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk 01922 649 569
Electric Palace
Specialist centre for young people, providing education, support and youth activities
Blakenall community Centre, Blakenall Row, WS3 1LW 01922 712069GP’s
Your local GP’s offer a free and confidential service.
Walsall integrated Sexual Health (WiSH)
Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9ES (opposite main entrance to Walsall Manor Hospital)
To book an appointment or find details of clinic times please visit www.walsallsexualhealth.co.uk or alternatively call: 01922 270400
Teenage Pregnancy Team
Has two main aims to prevent/reduce teenage pregnancy and to support teenage parents and their children.
Phone: 01922 602330 Email: tpt@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
Offer free condoms, pregnancy testing and general counselling
55 Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2ABOffer Telephone 01922 649000 (24 hours)
Chat Health
A text service that allows you to talk to a School Nurse about your issues. Text 07480 635363
Black Country Impact
Free training and help finding work if you are aged 16-29 and live in the Black Country.
Call 01922 654364 or email bcimpact@walsall.gov.uk Alternatively, you can visit the Impact Hub Walsall which is a drop in service based at St. Pauls Crossing, Unit 3, Darwall Street WS1 1DA.
The Hub is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm
