Join us in honoring our exceptional 2024 Awardees—Lolita Smith-Moore, Dr. Asari Offiong, and Mandie Fleming—for their remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication young people. October 31, 2024 E ach year, Healthy Teen Network recognizes individuals and organizations for their achievements in … Read More
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Building Connections at #HealthyTeen24
Join us for the BIPOC Connect and Queer Connect—two vibrant spaces celebrating identity, creativity, and community through art, conversation, and fun. By Arianna de la Mancha October 17, 2024 A t #HealthyTeen24, we believe in the power of meaningful conversations … Read More
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Get Ready to Reimagine Your Work at #HealthyTeen24
Get a sneak peak at this year’s featured speakers and sessions By Arianna de la Mancha September 16, 2024 W ith just two months to go until #HealthyTeen24, excitement is building! We can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces and … Read More
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Out and About in Phoenix for #HealthyTeen24
Get the scoop on what to add to your must see, eat, and do while you’re in Phoenix for the Healthy Teen Network annual national conference. By Shanise Taylor August 12, 2024 When Phoenix, Arizona, was announced as the host … Read More
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“Add-On” to Your Experience at #HealthyTeen24
These limited-capacity training sessions allow you to dig deeper into specific topics, gain new tools, and enhance your professional skills By Arianna de la Mancha July 11,2024 If you’ve been following our recent national annual conference promotion, you might be … Read More
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Quick Tips for Effective Presentations
From TED Talk-style presentations to panel discussions and more, we’re grateful to have had such amazing presenters at Heathy Teen Network conferences over the years! PHOTO CREDIT: Gina Desiderio at Healthy Teen Network When facilitating your presentation: Keep it fun! Same … Read More
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Menstrual Dignity for Students Program to Receive 2023 Healthy Teen Network #StandingStrong Award
In recognition of the Program’s efforts to ensure all menstruating students have the opportunity for safe, dignified self-care September 13, 2023 Our nation’s young people face continued and escalating attacks on their sexual and reproductive health rights, driven by ideology … Read More
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Raphael House of Portland to Receive 2023 Healthy Teen Network Innovation Award
Raphael House of Portland engages their entire community in non-violent living through advocacy, education, and community outreach, and by providing a safe haven from domestic violence. September 13, 2023 The Innovation Award is near and dear to our hearts because … Read More
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Journey with Us to Take Care and Take Action at #HealthyTeen23
This line-up will cultivate healing and inspire and renew us in our work. We can’t wait for #HealthyTeen23! August 10, 2023 We are about 2 months away from heading to Portland for our annual conference. We are excited to see … Read More
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Taking Time to Smell the Roses at #HealthyTeen23
From art and eats to the International Rose Test Garden, there’s plenty to explore in Portland! By Shanise Taylor July 24, 2023 Pack your bags and goods because we’re hitting the trail! The Oregon Trail! No, not really, but if … Read More
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Elevate Your Experience at #HealthyTeen23
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That Just Gave Me Goosebumps! The Artistry Behind an Immersive, Emotional Encounter with Banned Books
Nick and Patricia chat about creating an experiential art installation that transported conference-goers into a world of forbidden literature and reveal how you can be part of efforts this year By Nicholas Sufrinko By Patricia Natalie, MA June 6, 2023 … Read More
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Traveling to Portland for #HealthyTeen23? Start Planning Now
Getting to the west coast can be tricky, but luckily, I have some tips from my recent visit to share (especially for my fellow East Coast folks)! By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd March 30, 2023 So, you want to come to … Read More
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Bring Your Amazing Ideas and Work to #HealthyTeen23
How are you taking care and taking action in 2023? February 17, 2023 This one is for you—the caregivers, teachers, and changemakers who give it all for today’s youth and the generations yet to come. This one is for you—the … Read More
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Calling all Artists, Designers, Makers, Studios, and Collectives to #HealthyTeen23 in Portland, OR
You’re invited to submit an installation for this year’s conference in Portland, Oregon February 1, 2023 Healthy Teen Network is inviting artists, designers, makers, studios, and collectives to #HealthyTeen23. This year as we Take Care and Take Action, we’ll host … Read More
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This Year, We’re Thankful for our Team
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Daring to Dream at #HealthyTeen22
Thank you for daring to dream with us in Miami! November 4, 2022 During our staff meeting before the conference, we asked everyone to share one thing they were excited about for this year’s conference. Every single person mentioned they … Read More
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Picture it, Miami 2022.
Check out the sights and bites on our Must-Do list while we’re at #HealthyTeen22. By Shanise Taylor October 3, 2022 Miami is not only the setting for one of pop culture’s favorite television shows, Golden Girls; it’s also the setting … Read More
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Intern Spotlight: Welcome, Mariam!
We’re excited to have Mariam Delgado join our team as a Graphic Design Intern! September 19, 2022 Mariam Delgado is a bright designer looking to make an impact in the sexual and reproductive health field! We were drawn to the … Read More
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imi to Receive 2022 Healthy Teen Network Innovation Award
imi is an innovative free, digital tool designed with and for LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity and learn to cope with stress…and it’s proven effective! August 26, 2022 Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce imi as winner … Read More
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Jessica “J.R.” Chester to Receive 2022 Healthy Teen Network Outstanding Former Young Parent Award
With her background as a sexual health educator and her lived experience as a former repeat teen parent, J.R. has made it her life’s mission to help individuals and families achieve optimal pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and parenting experiences. August 26, … Read More
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Zander Moricz to Receive Healthy Teen Network 2022 #Standing Strong Award
As a champion for all young people, Zander Moricz is #StandingStrong to create a world where every young person can realize their right to live their authentic sexuality. August 25, 2022 H ealthy Teen Network is pleased to announce Zander … Read More
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Grab Your Sunscreen & Get Ready for #HealthyTeen22
Welcome back, friends. And welcome to Miami. March 3, 2022 In just two years’ time, the world was made anew. We reinvented the ways we live, the ways we love, the ways we learn, and the ways we work. As … Read More
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Reflections on #HealthyTeen21
We encourage you to think about what fills your cup and how we can reset the balance in order to show up for our young people. By Janet Max, MPH, CHES October 28, 2021 We were so happy to have … Read More
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5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Virtual Conferences
I’ve asked our team members at Healthy Teen Network what they do to get in the groove of virtual conferences and their answers may shock you! By Mariah Cowsert October 12, 2021 Have you attended a virtual conference during the … Read More
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Brand Voice: The Make-or-Break Secret for Crafting Health Information that Inspires
How you say it matters now more than ever. By Nicholas Sufrinko October 1, 2021 It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it—an adage said a zillion times over. And yet today, it’s one that’s felt with … Read More
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#HealthyTeen21 Is Almost Here!
Not just another virtual event…get the PD you want, succinctly but concretely, with clear action steps to put content in practice. August 26, 2021 #HealthyTeen21 is not about revisiting what people have done in the past; it is about taking a … Read More
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Un/Filtered: Highlights from #HealthyTeen20
Now is the time to talk to youth about sex and technology. December 11, 2020 From sexting to dating apps, young people are connected to technology and digital media more than ever, and this connectivity is helping shape their virtual … Read More
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Power to Decide Recognized with Youth 360º Innovation Award
Power to Decide is on the forefront of leveraging technology to support young people’s connection to sexual health services. November 16, 2020 Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce Power to Decide as winner of the 2020 Youth 360º Innovation … Read More
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Sheila VanWert Recognized with Outstanding Former Teen Parent Award
In honor of Sheila’s dedication to others and using her own life experience to make a difference in the world November 16, 2020 Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce Sheila VanWert, BSW, MS, as the Outstanding Former Teen Parent Awardee. … Read More
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Sheana Bull, PhD, MPH, Awarded Douglas B. Kirby Adolescent Research of the Year
In honor of Dr. Bull’s tremendous dedication to building and evaluating mobile technologies for multiple and diverse audiences to support health and wellness November 16, 2020 Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce Sheana Bull, PhD, MPH, as the 2020 … Read More
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It’s Almost Here…#HealthyTeen20
Dating apps, sexting, user-generated media, sex toys powered by AI, viral memes, porn…and so much more. Ready to talk about sexuality in the connected age? By Janet Max, MPH, CHES By Rhoda Smith, Board Chair Novemeber 13, 2020 Back in 2019 (was … Read More
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What’s the Deal with Porn?
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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#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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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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Why Are Youth Watching Porn and What Are They Learning from It?
It is important to prepare youth with the skills to assess the world they interact with and porn literacy can be a valuable tool. By Ella Dorval Hall November 21, 2019 It’s common to hear that when there is a … 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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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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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