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