FAQ

What courses do you currently offer?

Life Skills Life Skills for Children Life Skills for Teens (great for high school seniors!) Cooking Skills Cooking for Children Cooking for Teens Baking Skills Baking for Children Baking for Teens Sex Education (privately scheduled) Puberty Talk (5th grade) Sex Ed for Middle School Sex Ed for High School Custom Puberty/Sex Ed courses by request
When are your courses offered?

I work directly with private schools, churches and youth groups to offer classes to their students. Scheduling Time Options and Availability: In School Courses (Puberty Talk, Sex Ex): 9am-3pm After School Courses: 3:30pm-8:00pm Summer Courses: 11:00am-4:00pm Please contact us to arrange the dates and times.
Where are your courses offered?

I will come to your school/church/synagogue/youth group/family home. I will bring all supplies needed. I can also teach in my home in Willow Glen (preferable for the cooking and baking classes). Call 408.230.1861 to book a course!
Is there a minimum number of students allowed for each course?

Yes. The minimum number of students for each class is 4 students. One-on-one private classes are also offered, for a more customized approach to specific needs and behaviors.
How long is each course?

10 weeks. Each class is 1 hour, and is held once a week for 10 weeks (excluding major holidays).
My child missed the first few classes - can they jump in the middle of the course?

No, a child must attend all classes, as they build on previous lessons. However, if you would like to arrange make-ups for the classes missed, the student may then join back in the group for the rest of the session. Call 408-230-1861 to arrange make-up classes.
Do you have a specific religious perspective that guides your Sex Ed course?

I do not teach from any specific religious perspective. We do discuss how different religions have different beliefs regarding sex and their bodies (circumcision, ideas about virginity, body covering, etc.), but it’s an overview of all religious perspectives. I give facts. You teach values. I will give factual, relevant information. I will answer their questions in an age-appropriate manner. You will teach the values. Although many religious organizations focus on abstinence only education, teens who receive abstinence only education are more likely to become pregnant when compared to those who receive comprehensive sex education (Carter, 2012; Stanger-Hall & Hall, 2011). I teach the fact that abstinence is the optimal method of birth control, but also inform them of other methods of birth control, as this instruction is most effective in preventing teenage pregnancies.
I have a child with unique psychological/physical challenges. Can you do private sessions with them, and teach them information on puberty and sex in a way they can understand?

Yes! We are specifically trained in teaching special needs children, and can customize the program for their needs and teach them one-on-one. We can also do personalized small group sessions with people of similar abilities. Contact us for details.