Janet RosenzweigWhat I DoI am a sexuality educator who has been working to promote sexual health and safety for more than four decades. I am also a senior policy analyst for the Institute of Human Services and an educator.What is Sextortion and how can you help prevent it? | Expert OpinionSextortion cases have doubled between 2019 and 2021, and teenage boys are the most common targets.Janet Rosenzweig May 23, 2023Link copied to clipboardIt’s not OK to scare kids — even at HalloweenMississippi day-care workers were arrested for terrorizing toddlers with "Scream" masks. What's the damage caused by scaring children at Halloween.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboardGov. Cuomo’s resignation offers parents a teachable moment on boundaries | Expert OpinionCuomo’s resignation might be the end of the matter for him, but for parents it could be the beginning of an important conversation with their kids.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboardOne lesson from ‘Leaving Neverland’: Knowledge is power against predatorsIt may be difficult to watch the documentary on the singer's alleged abuses, but please don’t look away — it’s this aversion that gives predators cover.Janet Rosenzweig, For The Inquirer March 18, 2019Link copied to clipboardBack to school in the #MeToo era: Sex ed and sexual climateIt's important for parents to promote sexual health and safety by sending their children out in the world filled with age-appropriate, medically accurate information about sexuality, wrapped up in their family's values.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboardHoliday hugs should be a child's choiceIt's never been more obvious that people need to learn to set and respect boundaries. One way for parents to teach this concept is allowing their kids to choose if they want holiday hugs or kisses.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 22, 2017Link copied to clipboardTeens are turning to porn to learn about sex. Here’s how to be a better source of information for them. | Expert OpinionTalking to kids about sex is not easy for many parents and primary caregivers, but the abundance of pornography in the lives of our children makes it more crucial now than before.Janet Rosenzweig Feb. 1, 2023Link copied to clipboardTeaching the difference between privacy and secrecy can improve caregiver-child relationshipsOne way to ensure that your child doesn’t feel the need for secrecy is to let them help set boundaries for how you will react if they share a secret.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 14, 2022Link copied to clipboardWhat every parent should know about the middle school crushSchool crushes can be a normal, healthy part of development into adolescence and young adulthood. Or, they can be the platform for bullying and exploitation. The crush on the teacher is one of the trickiest for both parent and child.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboardWhy you shouldn’t solely rely on monitoring apps for your child’s online safetyNew monitoring apps for texts and social media can help flag if your children are having potential problems, but they don’t replace talking to them about these issues.Janet Rosenzweig Jan. 23, 2019Link copied to clipboardSilence has protected predators in too many institutionsHere's how to talk about sexual health and safety with your children if you haven't discussed it with them before.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard#MeToo: Talking to kids about bullying and sexual harassmentHarvey Weinstein's abominable behavior is a teachable moment for our children to understand they should never have to trade sex for advancement and how they should treat others.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboardIs it OK to lie to my kids about Santa? A child development expert weighs in on whether it's OK to play into the Santa myth and when to call it quits.Janet Rosenzweig Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboardHow to pick a summer camp with safety in mind l Expert OpinionRegardless of the program you choose, one thing should be certain: that the camp is run in a way to keep children safe.Janet Rosenzweig June 1, 2022Link copied to clipboardTo prevent child abuse and promote health, teach kids the impact of behaviorWe can have a long-term effect by raising this generation of children to focus on the impact all their behaviors have on others.Janet Rosenzweig April 13, 2019Link copied to clipboardPediatrician group calls for a ban on spankingThe American Academy of Pediatrics strengthens its call to ban spanking in an updated policy statement released Monday.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 5, 2018Link copied to clipboardAfter USA Gymnastics scandal, what parents can do to hold organizations accountableWhatever the cause of institutional inaction related to claims of sexual abuse of kids or teens, the fact remains that parents have a critical role to play in holding institutions accountable, and here are some ways to do that.Janet Rosenzweig March 6, 2018Link copied to clipboard
What is Sextortion and how can you help prevent it? | Expert OpinionSextortion cases have doubled between 2019 and 2021, and teenage boys are the most common targets.Janet Rosenzweig May 23, 2023Link copied to clipboard
What is Sextortion and how can you help prevent it? | Expert OpinionSextortion cases have doubled between 2019 and 2021, and teenage boys are the most common targets.Janet Rosenzweig May 23, 2023Link copied to clipboard
It’s not OK to scare kids — even at HalloweenMississippi day-care workers were arrested for terrorizing toddlers with "Scream" masks. What's the damage caused by scaring children at Halloween.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
It’s not OK to scare kids — even at HalloweenMississippi day-care workers were arrested for terrorizing toddlers with "Scream" masks. What's the damage caused by scaring children at Halloween.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Gov. Cuomo’s resignation offers parents a teachable moment on boundaries | Expert OpinionCuomo’s resignation might be the end of the matter for him, but for parents it could be the beginning of an important conversation with their kids.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Gov. Cuomo’s resignation offers parents a teachable moment on boundaries | Expert OpinionCuomo’s resignation might be the end of the matter for him, but for parents it could be the beginning of an important conversation with their kids.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboard
One lesson from ‘Leaving Neverland’: Knowledge is power against predatorsIt may be difficult to watch the documentary on the singer's alleged abuses, but please don’t look away — it’s this aversion that gives predators cover.Janet Rosenzweig, For The Inquirer March 18, 2019Link copied to clipboard
One lesson from ‘Leaving Neverland’: Knowledge is power against predatorsIt may be difficult to watch the documentary on the singer's alleged abuses, but please don’t look away — it’s this aversion that gives predators cover.Janet Rosenzweig, For The Inquirer March 18, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Back to school in the #MeToo era: Sex ed and sexual climateIt's important for parents to promote sexual health and safety by sending their children out in the world filled with age-appropriate, medically accurate information about sexuality, wrapped up in their family's values.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Back to school in the #MeToo era: Sex ed and sexual climateIt's important for parents to promote sexual health and safety by sending their children out in the world filled with age-appropriate, medically accurate information about sexuality, wrapped up in their family's values.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 18, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Holiday hugs should be a child's choiceIt's never been more obvious that people need to learn to set and respect boundaries. One way for parents to teach this concept is allowing their kids to choose if they want holiday hugs or kisses.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 22, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Holiday hugs should be a child's choiceIt's never been more obvious that people need to learn to set and respect boundaries. One way for parents to teach this concept is allowing their kids to choose if they want holiday hugs or kisses.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 22, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Teens are turning to porn to learn about sex. Here’s how to be a better source of information for them. | Expert OpinionTalking to kids about sex is not easy for many parents and primary caregivers, but the abundance of pornography in the lives of our children makes it more crucial now than before.Janet Rosenzweig Feb. 1, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Teens are turning to porn to learn about sex. Here’s how to be a better source of information for them. | Expert OpinionTalking to kids about sex is not easy for many parents and primary caregivers, but the abundance of pornography in the lives of our children makes it more crucial now than before.Janet Rosenzweig Feb. 1, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Teaching the difference between privacy and secrecy can improve caregiver-child relationshipsOne way to ensure that your child doesn’t feel the need for secrecy is to let them help set boundaries for how you will react if they share a secret.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 14, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Teaching the difference between privacy and secrecy can improve caregiver-child relationshipsOne way to ensure that your child doesn’t feel the need for secrecy is to let them help set boundaries for how you will react if they share a secret.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 14, 2022Link copied to clipboard
What every parent should know about the middle school crushSchool crushes can be a normal, healthy part of development into adolescence and young adulthood. Or, they can be the platform for bullying and exploitation. The crush on the teacher is one of the trickiest for both parent and child.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard
What every parent should know about the middle school crushSchool crushes can be a normal, healthy part of development into adolescence and young adulthood. Or, they can be the platform for bullying and exploitation. The crush on the teacher is one of the trickiest for both parent and child.Janet Rosenzweig Sept. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Why you shouldn’t solely rely on monitoring apps for your child’s online safetyNew monitoring apps for texts and social media can help flag if your children are having potential problems, but they don’t replace talking to them about these issues.Janet Rosenzweig Jan. 23, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Why you shouldn’t solely rely on monitoring apps for your child’s online safetyNew monitoring apps for texts and social media can help flag if your children are having potential problems, but they don’t replace talking to them about these issues.Janet Rosenzweig Jan. 23, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Silence has protected predators in too many institutionsHere's how to talk about sexual health and safety with your children if you haven't discussed it with them before.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Silence has protected predators in too many institutionsHere's how to talk about sexual health and safety with your children if you haven't discussed it with them before.Janet Rosenzweig Aug. 15, 2018Link copied to clipboard
#MeToo: Talking to kids about bullying and sexual harassmentHarvey Weinstein's abominable behavior is a teachable moment for our children to understand they should never have to trade sex for advancement and how they should treat others.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboard
#MeToo: Talking to kids about bullying and sexual harassmentHarvey Weinstein's abominable behavior is a teachable moment for our children to understand they should never have to trade sex for advancement and how they should treat others.Janet Rosenzweig Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Is it OK to lie to my kids about Santa? A child development expert weighs in on whether it's OK to play into the Santa myth and when to call it quits.Janet Rosenzweig Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Is it OK to lie to my kids about Santa? A child development expert weighs in on whether it's OK to play into the Santa myth and when to call it quits.Janet Rosenzweig Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboard
How to pick a summer camp with safety in mind l Expert OpinionRegardless of the program you choose, one thing should be certain: that the camp is run in a way to keep children safe.Janet Rosenzweig June 1, 2022Link copied to clipboard
How to pick a summer camp with safety in mind l Expert OpinionRegardless of the program you choose, one thing should be certain: that the camp is run in a way to keep children safe.Janet Rosenzweig June 1, 2022Link copied to clipboard
To prevent child abuse and promote health, teach kids the impact of behaviorWe can have a long-term effect by raising this generation of children to focus on the impact all their behaviors have on others.Janet Rosenzweig April 13, 2019Link copied to clipboard
To prevent child abuse and promote health, teach kids the impact of behaviorWe can have a long-term effect by raising this generation of children to focus on the impact all their behaviors have on others.Janet Rosenzweig April 13, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Pediatrician group calls for a ban on spankingThe American Academy of Pediatrics strengthens its call to ban spanking in an updated policy statement released Monday.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 5, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Pediatrician group calls for a ban on spankingThe American Academy of Pediatrics strengthens its call to ban spanking in an updated policy statement released Monday.Janet Rosenzweig Nov. 5, 2018Link copied to clipboard
After USA Gymnastics scandal, what parents can do to hold organizations accountableWhatever the cause of institutional inaction related to claims of sexual abuse of kids or teens, the fact remains that parents have a critical role to play in holding institutions accountable, and here are some ways to do that.Janet Rosenzweig March 6, 2018Link copied to clipboard
After USA Gymnastics scandal, what parents can do to hold organizations accountableWhatever the cause of institutional inaction related to claims of sexual abuse of kids or teens, the fact remains that parents have a critical role to play in holding institutions accountable, and here are some ways to do that.Janet Rosenzweig March 6, 2018Link copied to clipboard