Parents

Welcome to the Parents section of Dr. Brigid Teevan’s website, designed to support you as the primary educator of your child’s sexual health and relationships. Here, you'll find expert guidance, practical advice, and valuable resources to help you navigate challenging conversations about sex, relationships, and online influences. Explore workshops, articles, and tools to build confidence and create an open, supportive environment at home.

Launching in April, Sex Education for Parents is an online course designed to help you talk openly and confidently about relationships, sex and pornography education. Across six short lessons, you’ll learn what’s typical, what to watch for, and how to have calm, age-appropriate conversations.

Lessons include:

  • Why it matters (Awareness)

  • Your own story (Self-awareness)

  • Adolescent brain development

  • What parents need to know (Harmful effects of pornography use)

  • Understanding the complexities of sexual conversations

  • Preparing for tough talks (Communication Skills)

Join from April to feel more prepared for the questions and situations your child is facing.

Reviews

  • Brigid's focus on supporting parents alongside students has strengthened the home-school partnership and given families greater confidence in supporting their young people.

    —Principal, St Bricin’s College, Cavan.

  • "Brigid Teevan’s approach has been a real comfort, giving me the confidence to guide my children in a way that feels sensible and age appropriate. I can already see how valuable this will be for our family, now and in the years ahead.”

    —Rebecca W, Parent.

  • "I liked that Brigid’s Sex Education for Parents online course, encourages parents to explore their own experiences and attitudes and reflect on how they want to approach this for their own children as they enter their teens."

    —Miriam, Parent of two pre-teens

  • "Dr Brigid's, Sex Education for Parents course, has shifted my perspective and deepened my understanding of our children’s maturity and capability, which I know will support our connection as we move through the years."

    — Anna, Parent of two pre-teens

  • “Both my husband and I are very impressed with your content of Sex Education for Parents and believe that it will really help us open up & expand important conversations with our children.”

    — Lynda, Parent of three teenagers & Primary School Teacher