Sydney brings five years of experience in comprehensive communications, digital fundraising, and project management and has served a wide spectrum of mission-focused organizations across the U.S. June 21, 2021 We are thrilled to announce that Sydney Keiler has joined Gina, … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Talking About a Revolution
I want to start a revolution. I want young mothers to speak up and claim the honor, respect, and appreciation they deserve…and not just on Mother’s Day. By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd May 10, 2012 I want to start a revolution. … Read More
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What’s in a Ribbon?
Do we need a ribbon to help support the cause of teen pregnancy prevention and supporting pregnant and parenting teens? Will a pervasive symbol help motivate people to support our cause? By Gina Desiderio February 8, 2012 Last week, the … Read More