A new dramatic web series about teen pregnancy on the Public Internet Channel
9INEThere are a lot of teens (maybe you’re one of them) who want to know more about sex and who want to be able to talk to their parents about it. And most parents want their kids to have information too, but the conversation doesn’t seem to be happening. We get it. It’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. What if you start The Talk with your folks, and they freak out, or worse, get judgmental? Here are some suggestions for ways to talk to your parents about sex.
(more…)This great list of tips came from Dr. Celeste Allen and our partners at the Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland – 10 things you can do to be a healthy teen.
(more…)Our partners at Youth Uprising created this video of young mothers talking about teen pregnancy. Made by students and staff at Youth Uprising.
(more…)By Roland C. Warren, President, National Fatherhood Initiative Due to several high profile celebrities becoming teen parents in recent years, our nation has been having one of its most candid conversations about teen fatherhood that I can remember. However, the conversation has exposed our nation’s confusion and, at times, indifference about dealing with teen fathers. It has also [...]
(more…)This is an honest look at a not-so-noble reason an 18 year old decided to stay pregnant.
(more…)For a teenager, it can feel like the only conversation you hear about sex is just don’t have it. But there’s a lot more to think about and learn before you even start asking the do or don’t question.
(more…)We combed through some of the best pregnancy prevention and sex education sites for teens to bring you a little over 50 things you should know about staying safe and avoiding pregnancy – from the basics to the myths to important statistics.
(more…)This week we’re talking about The Talk and who better to give us the low-down than our very own Nikol Hasler, who’s book Sex: A Book for Teens: An Uncensored Guide to Your Body, Sex, and Safety gives frank advice and information about sex.
(more…)In this short video interview, young father Matthew talks the ups and downs of parenting.
(more…)If you’re an amazing teen or you know one, we’re looking for teens to blog for 9INE and to write on a semi-regular basis (1 or 2 times a month, but really, as much as you can). Write about relationships, pregnancy, love, and sex for teen audience. We’re open to talking about any ideas you might have about subjects to want tackle and things you want to say. Hit us up!
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