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Sheila Overton, M.D.

Mentoring Matters

February 20, 2019

“Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living—if you…

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Helping Teens Understand Unhealthy Dating Relationships

February 27, 2017

Most adults would agree that the teen years can be a vulnerable period.  Teens juggle the mastery of many tasks during this phase.  One of the most important is developing…

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Generation Hope: Change a Life, Change a Generation

June 19, 2016

I’d like to share my experience with Generation Hope.  It is an incredible organization, founded by Nicole Lynn Lewis.                      …

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Before It’s Too Late: A Parent’s Guide on Teens, Sex, and Sanity

April 20, 2016

Before It’s Too Late: A Parent’s Guide on Teens, Sex, and Sanity meets the urgent need to proactively reach adults before their teen is in crisis. The book will educate and wake…

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Six Things Parents Should Avoid When Guiding Teens About Sex

August 26, 2015

As an OB/GYN and an advocate for prevention of teen pregnancy and STDs, I�ve had plenty of opportunities to interact with parents on the topic of teen sexual health. Often,…

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Five Ways to Become an Approachable Parent: Positive Parenting for Teen Sexual Health

July 21, 2015

One of the top questions I’ve encountered from parents as an Ob/Gyn and health educator is: “How can I get my teen to come to me with questions and concerns…

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Teen Pregnancy – It’s More Than Just About The Baby

May 22, 2015

May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Teen pregnancy and births in the U.S. have reached historic lows, so it might be tempting for parents, healthcare providers, community leaders and…

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