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January 17, 2020
Each year, approximately 19,400 women and 12,100 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV. We broke it down, by the numbers, in this short infographic, designed to help parents learn more about the HPV vaccine and why it’s so important for children to receive the vaccine. Want more? Check out our full suite of…
Read moreHPV: The Sooner, The Better for Peace of Mind (a short video animation and infographic for parents)
October 14, 2019
Volt20: 20 Questions to a Healthy Future
March 19, 2019
5 Tips to Help Your Child Set Good Healthcare Habits
March 14, 2019
The habits we develop when we’re young set the tone for our habits as adults. Many of us could improve how and when we go to the doctor…let’s face it: preventative care could save many people a lot of heartache. Get your child on the right track: Talk early and often about accessing health care.…
Read more3 Ways to Talk about Consent with Your Teen
February 28, 2019
Any good sex talk between parent and teen must include a discussion about sexual consent. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, know that you may be protecting them from sexual violence, as either a victim or perpetrator. Tell them that they have control over who they allow to touch their body, for what, and for…
Read more5 Resources on Being Sex-Positive
June 15, 2017
At Healthy Teen Network, we are committed to a sex-positive, comprehensive approach to adolescent sexual health. The term “sex-positive” often has a different connotation for people. Although there are a number of ways you could define the term, one good definition is “involving having positive attitudes about sex and feeling comfortable with one’s own sexual…
Read moreNavigating the Pornography Discussion
June 2, 2017
Guest Blog by Michal Greenberg-Cohen, MA, Sexual Health Educator In my work as a sexual health educator, a question that has been on my mind lately is, how can we support positive adolescent development and health promotion when discussing pornography? Last year, while on the subway, in front of me sat a boy, probably 14…
Read moreTalk the Talk: What Was Healthy Teen Network’s Talk Like?
January 20, 2017
One day, somehow we all learned about the birds and the bees. The quality of “the talk” we got left lots of room for variation—too much information, too little, scary, funny, silly, uncomfortable, eye-opening… One thing is for sure: young people will always need to hear from caring, trusted adults about sex, sexuality, and relationships.…
Read moreNo Te Compliques
October 12, 2016
The ¡No te compliques! Facilitator’s Guide and accompanying video, or motion graphic, are designed to help link young men and women, ages 15-19, to trusted, “teen friendly” contraceptive and reproductive healthcare providers. Facilitator’s Guide and motion graphic are also available in English.
Read moreOpportunity Knocks: Presentation
A teachable moment is a situation where opportunity knocks and is a time at which a person, especially a child, is likely to be particularly disposed to learn something or particularly responsive to being taught or made aware of something. With accurate information and adequate support, young people can make healthy and responsible decisions about…
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