Resources for Boys and Their Parents & Trusted Adults

Amaze (grades 5-8):

Amaze does a nice job of making sensitive subjects accessible and easy to understand, while also providing solid, reliable content. The site addresses topics about sex education, changing bodies, and positive relationships through the use of engaging videos. The casual tone and great visual style make this website an excellent tool for kids and teens to navigate the waters of middle and high school. Click the link below to review its content and to see if the site aligns with your values as a parent and caregiver.

Young Men’s Health (grades 7 and up):

Young Men’s Health is a useful resource for boys, teens, and young men to explore health information in depth. The website is divided into sections including featured articles, an “Ask Us” page, health guides, and a blog. The health guides provide research-based, easy to understand answers about topics ranging from nutrition and fitness to sexuality and health. Many of the pages also include a section on how to talk to your healthcare provider about health concerns. Click the link below to check out the site and decide if it would be a helpful resource for you and your son.

GirlsHealth.gov (grades 5 and up):

GirlsHealth.gov provides helpful, healthy information about women’s health and female-specific issues. There is no login needed to explore the site and its resources, so children and teens are able to keep their anonymity while getting their questions answered. Topics range from body and body health, sex and STIs, fitness, and nutrition to illness and disability, drugs, alcohol, and smoking, emotional well-being, relationships, bullying, and staying safe. Click the link below to take a look around and to see if it’s a good, additional resource.