Aletha Akers

Aletha Akers, MD, is a faculty member at CPTC and adolescent gynecologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a featured expert discussing healthy sexuality, communication, and more. Dr. Akers brings many years of expertise in community-based research and translating science into educational materials. She founded ParentsAreTalking.com, a site providing resources parents can use to guide conversations with their teens about sexual health.

Teens’ Developing Sexuality

May 04, 2020

Strategies for approaching discussions about sex and sexuality with teens.

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Don’t Make Assumptions

Sep 04, 2018

Here's why jumping to conclusions about teens can break down communication.

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Constructive Criticism Builds Resilient Teens

Sep 04, 2018

Effectively providing and accepting criticism can build resilience in parents and teens.

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Communicating Values to Tweens and Teens

Sep 04, 2018

Effectively express values to your children.

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