Today we’re at @lauraschildrenfdn’s LCF 1 Mile & More at Beverly Hills Middle School! (fb)

With summer break just around the corner, it's a great time to start conversations around healthy relationships and teen dating violence with your children while they're spending more time at home. Though it may seem too early to discuss such heavy topics, the American Academy of Pediatrics finds that the average age for girls to start dating is 12.5 years old and for boys it's 13.5 years old. With 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a dating partner before adulthood, it's important to initiate conversations early, honestly, and often. If you're experiencing abuse or worried your child might be experiencing dangerous relationship dynamics, our 24/7 hotline is here: 610-565-4590 (fb)