We know young people are watching porn. But, what are they learning from it? How can sex ed equip young people to make informed decisions about the porn they watch? August 27, 2020 Bring up pornography in any conversation, and … Read More
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Welcome (again!) , Ella
Ella’s approach has always been rooted in understanding how systemic, cultural, and personal factors impact a person’s sexual health. July 24, 2020 W e are delighted to announce the latest addition to the Healthy Teen Network team, Ella Dorval Hall. … Read More
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Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Navigate COVID-19
While we all try to adjust to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, some young people are disproportionately affected. By Allison Tomai Felsen July 24, 2020 W ell, here we are. It’s almost August and we’re still battling the COVID-19 … Read More
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Tips for Communication with Teens Remotely
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Title IX: Protect Your Rights
Young people who are pregnant or parenting face discrimination. By understanding Title IX law, you can help protect your rights. By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd June 23, 2020 D iscrimination against pregnant and parenting students is alive and well…and could be … Read More
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Remembering Laurie Zabin
Laurie Schwab Zabin, PhD, was an internationally recognized expert on adolescent pregnancy, family planning, abortion, and sexual behavior. She will be missed. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD June 9, 2020 L aurie Schwab Zabin, PhD, an internationally recognized expert on adolescent pregnancy, … Read More
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Sex Education as Violence Prevention
In addition to violence prevention, comprehensive sex education is a powerful vehicle for addressing reproductive justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ equality, and power and oppression. By Rebekah L. Rollston, MD, MPH May 27, 2020 It’s #SexEdForAll month, yet most people still believe sex … Read More
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Sex Education Collaborative Launches Website with Open Access Training Hub
The Sex Education Collaborative envisions a world in which all young people’s right to comprehensive, high-quality sex education is recognized and fulfilled. May 21, 2020 For Immediate Release B altimore, MD — As remote learning continues for much of the country, … Read More
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What Pandemics Can Teach Us About Food and Eating, and Sexual Activity, Too
Buying food at the store is a risk during a pandemic. Sexual activity can come with risks all the time. Instead of shying away, lets take the practical approach. By Bob Reeg, MPA, CVA M y first days living during the … Read More
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#HealthyTeen20 Is Going Virtual!
This year, our theme represents a very clear need to understand how our field is reaching those we serve and how teens are using technology to connect to the world around them. Janet Max, MPH, CHES September 22, 2020 J oin … Read More
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6 Edtechs Compete in a Voice Challenge
This is an excerpt from an article posted on EdSurge by Diana Lee featuring one of Healthy Teen Network’s latest innovations. May 7, 2020 T hree finalists focus on student life skills to win. In July 2019, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU … Read More
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This May, and Every Day, We Demand #SexEdForAll! For All Young People. For All Times. For All Places. (2020)
Schools might not be open during the pandemic. This doesn’t mean that students should miss out on comprehensive sex education. By Gina Desiderio May 4, 2020 A global pandemic, mandated stay-at-home orders, and extended periods of being isolated can shine … Read More
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5 Tips for Your Sexual Health During COVID-19
We know that COVID-19 is making all relationships challenging, particularly sexual relationships. We came up with a brief list of ways to take care of yourself during the pandemic By Ella Dorval Hall April 23, 2020 Y ou may be … Read More
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Coronavirus and the Lack of Access to Abortion
During the pandemic, many places are deeming abortion a “non essential” service. We know that abortion is essential healthcare. By Minyan Watson-Faulkner April 16, 2020 D uring the COVID-19 crisis, I have heard so many different things around what is … Read More
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New Elearning Now Available! How to Talk About Dual Protection
Have you seen the rising rates of STIs and falling rates of pregnancy? Do you know how to respond to a young person who is resistant to using condoms? By Ella Dorval Hall April 9, 2020 R esearch shows that pregnancy … Read More
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Catching Up with Design Vagabonds
This week, Power to Decide featured our staff on their website on the Design Vagabonds Innovation Next Team. March 30, 2020 Now in its fifth year, and with funding from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Population … Read More
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Help Young People Make a Game Plan for Their Health with Volt20
We wanted to create a virtual tool that educators and students love. The goal is to help young people create a plan for a healthy future. March 26, 2020 Looking for a way to engage the young people you work … Read More
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Professional Development You Can Do While Social Distancing
If you are looking for professional development opportunities, these elearning units are ready and waiting for you. By Gina Desiderio September 22, 2020 Stuck inside? I know, I know…most of us are indeed stuck inside, doing the best we can … Read More
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Let’s See: Pulse Short-Term Impact Results
Here’s what we found from our six-week short term follow-up survey. By Elizabeth Cook, Research Scientist from Child Trends By Nicholas Sufrinko By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP March 6, 2020 From 2016 to 2019, Child Trends conducted a randomized control … Read More
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Healthy Teen Network Chosen as a Finalist for the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge
We are excited to be chosen as a finalist for the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge, even though the 2020 SXSW Edu conference has been postponed. By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD February 28, 2020 Update, … Read More
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How the Healthy Teen Network Design Challenge Inspired a Dating App Idea
Hear from some of the participants in Healthy Teen Network’s 3-day Design Challenge. By Tiffany Tibbs Christensen, Taylor Herrigan, Ashley Stewart, and Camille Smith February 13, 2020 What is the Healthy Teen Network Design Challenge? The Healthy Teen Network Design … Read More
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It’s time for sexual health to get a little bit kinky.
Here are some of the things we have learned from having conversations about sexual health with young people. Washington, DC’s premier leather, kink, and fetish event known as “Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL)” concluded last Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend … Read More
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Why do we NEED to talk about technology and sexuality?
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Happy New Legislative Year!
We wanted to update our members and supporters on our priorities when it comes to public policy this year. By Bob Reeg, MPA, CVA January 23, 2020 The new year provides an occasion for Healthy Teen Network to update our … Read More
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By the Numbers: An Infographic about HPV for Parents
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This Earth Day, Consider a Green Sex Ed
Let’s celebrate this Earth Dat with a green sex ed — a holistic appproach to well-being outcomes in addition to risk reduction. By Nicholas Sufrinko April 22, 2019 I have long maintained that sex education in the United States is too … Read More
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The Professional Learning Standards for Sex Education Are Here!
The Sex Education Collaborative is delighted to share their first product to help existing sex education teachers become more effective. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD April 15, 2019 Have you ever wondered why we have student standards for sex education in schools, … Read More
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Because Where We Learn Matters
Today is National Healthy Schools Day, sponsored by Healthy Schools Network to raise awareness of issues of environmental health at school. April 2, 2019 Today is National Healthy Schools Day, sponsored by Healthy Schools Network to raise awareness of issues of environmental … Read More
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Is a Social Justice Issue with Public Health Impacts #NPHW19
#NPHW19 is calling for conversations! We believe that adolescent sexual and reproductive health is a social justice issue with public health impacts. March 28, 2019 Next week is National Public Health Week 2019, or #NPHW19, sponsored by the American Public Health … Read More
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How to Prioritize Your Mental Health in College: Tips from a Senior
College can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. Arsha Pinson is sharing her tips on prioritizing mental health as an undergrad senior. By Arsha Pinson March 21, 2019 I never imagined how fun but challenging college would be, but now being in my … Read More
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5 Tips to Help Your Child Set Good Healthcare Habits
The habits we develop when we’re young set the tone for our habits as adults. Preventative healthcare could save a lot of heartache. By Alex Eisler March 14, 2019 The habits we develop when we’re young set the tone for our … Read More
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What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood disease. Read more about the cause, the symptoms, the pressing issues, and what we can do. By Allison Tomai Felsen March 8, 2019 Endometriosis, often referred to as “endo,” is a common health … Read More
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3 Ways to Talk about Consent with Your Teen
Any good sex talk between parent and teen must include a discussion about sexual consent. Here are three tips for a talk on consent. By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD February 28, 2019 Any good sex talk between parent and teen … Read More
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Five Ways to Support Sex Education Facilitators Outside the Training Space
Here are five ways you can support sex ed facilitators outside of the training space. It’s important to know their feelings and offer customized support! By Valerie Sedivy, PhD February 21, 2019 Training is a great way to build comfort … Read More
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The foundation of sex education? Enthusiastic consent.
Alison Machlin is sharing the use of enthuasiatic content in sex education, specifically, what it means to give and get consent for sexual activity. By Alison Macklin February 11, 2019 We all want people to have consensual and pleasurable sex. … Read More
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Five Quick Tips to an Effective Poster that Tells Your Story
Mila is sharing her five tips on creating effective posters. Time to say goodbye to ugly, unappealing, full of only text posters! Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP February 5, 2019 I want you to imagine walking in an over-air-conditioned, loud, congested room … Read More
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A New Tool to Promote HPV Vaccination among Young Adults
Check out an educational yet entertaining campaign to motivate young adults to get the HPV prevention vaccination by Healthy Teen Network! By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD January 31, 2019 Vaccinations may not be a fun topic to talk about with … Read More
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Evidence Is the Building Block of Innovation
How does evidence inform innovation? Healthy Teen Network recently shared our position statement on evidence and innovation. January 17, 2019 We talk a lot about evidence and innovation…or maybe we just hear all the time about how we need to … Read More
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Everything We Need to Know about Human Trafficking We Did NOT Learn from Law & Order
This is an overview of human trafficking in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Jan 11th): What is it? What are the signs? What do we do? By Alex Eisler, MPA January 10, 2019 A few years ago, I started working … Read More
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Let’s Get Comfortable…the Sex Positive Revolution is Here to Stay
We hope to start learning, talking about, and supporting children who are practicing sex positivity. This past conference, we launched the #HealthyTeen18 Design Challenge, which focused on how we can flip the script and start thinking—and talking—about pleasure, sexuality, and … Read More
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Innovative Solutions for How to Center Pleasure in Sex Ed: Wrapping Up the #HealthyTeen18 Design Challenge
How might we center pleasure in adolescent sex ed to foster authentic conversations about sexuality and promote positive sexual experiences? November 15, 2018 This was the question we sought to answer in the #HealthyTeen18 Design Challenge, held in October 2018 … Read More
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Pat Paluzzi Awarded the Healthy Teen Network #StandingStrong Award
We thank Pat for 15 years of leadership with Healthy Teen Network. November 8, 2018 Last month, Healthy Teen Network recognized our departing President and CEO, Pat Paluzzi, with the #StandingStrong award at our annual national conference in San Diego. … Read More
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Must Eats & Treats in San Diego
Here are some must-try restaurants to try when you’re in town for our 2018 San Diego conference. By Shanise Taylor October 12, 2018 Hi-Di-Ho, Neighbors! Your resident Healthy Teen Network Foodie here. If you’re anything like me, when the host … Read More