5 takeaways from our work collaborating with young influencers By Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW August 15, 2024 The youth experience is always changing, but one thing that stays consistent is the need for youth-supporting professionals to meet young people where they … Read More
Youth Engagement
The Youth Behind Thrivology
Meet the Thrivology Youth Leaders! By JB Rodriguez-Anello July 30, 2024 As a young person myself, I know how often we are left out of conversations about our own health and well-being. This is especially true for marginalized youth, like … Read More
Youth Engagement
Forget Gen Alpha…This Is Gen Sigma
Making the case for teens born between 2007 and 2013 to become the next micro-generation By Gina Desiderio July 19, 2024 What the sigma!? “Gen Alpha” is skibidi ohio toilet! Today’s tweens and teens are “Gen Sigma.” No cap! (For … Read More
Youth Engagement
“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
Youth Engagement
We Found Love in a COVID Place
Alexa, play We Found Love by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris By Mariah Cowsert January 13, 2022 It all started with a message on a dating app. Once our conversations got longer, we moved from messaging in the app to texting … Read More
Youth Engagement
To be or not to be (on camera)? That is the question….
Quick tips to build motivation to turn the camera on. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD July 15, 2021 By far, the most common challenge we hear from facilitators working in virtual settings is that young people do not want to be … Read More
Youth Engagement
Engaging Young People Virtually
Sharing what we’ve learned from our Power through Choices facilitators. By Valerie Sedivy, PhD February 16, 2021 I know. You’re tired of Zoom, young people are tired of Zoom, and I’m tired of talking about how tired we all are … Read More
Youth Engagement
5 Reasons to Use Digital Focus Groups to Gain Insights about Your Community
In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s nearly impossible to get people to gather in-person. The good news is that you can still elevate the voice of your participants through digital focus groups. By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD October 8, … Read More
Youth Engagement
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
Youth Engagement
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
Youth Engagement
Tips for Communication with Teens Remotely
Youth Engagement
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
Youth Engagement
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
Youth Engagement
Helping Pregnant and Parenting Teens Find Housing
We compiled these resources that could be useful for young people who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness in the United States. April 18, 2018 In 2002, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice … Read More
Youth Engagement
Teens Delivering Important Messages, Peer to Peer
At Community Healthcare Network’s Teens P.A.C.T. program in New York City, we provide teens with the tool to create and deliver important messages to their peers. By Guest Author Michele Perlman January 19, 2012 Research supports peer education: messages have a … Read More