Welcome to The Parent Buzz, an e-newsletter designed especially for parents and caregivers of middle school aged children by Let's Be Honest, a Parent Education program of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Results of a national survey indicate that parents are the greatest influence on their child's sexual decision making. However, parents often have difficulty talking with their children about sex and sexuality. Parents who have useful skills, information, and resources are empowered to be successful primary sexuality educators of their children. The Parent Buzz will provide you with easy and helpful strategies for communicating with your kids about sex and sexuality. Positive communication between parents and children helps establish family and individual values enabling young people to make healthier, safer, and better-informed decisions related to sexuality. Future bi-monthly issues will feature a variety of useful information such as a "Tip for Talking," a "Quick Fact" with up-to-date information on issues dealing with adolescent sexual behavior, useful web, phone and book resources, and a suggested answer to a typical question your child may ask.