Thursday, January 10, 2013

Teen Issues and Teen Pregnancy

"Teen Issues" offers resources for teens, parents and teachers at CHS. Over the past semester we have covered issues concerning our teens such as: Coping with Divorce, Anxiety and Stress, Body Image & Eating Disorders, Bullying, and today's topic Teen Pregnancy. 

"If you're a child born to a teenage mother, you are more likely to become a teenage mother, and you're more likely to live in a resource-poor setting."  Melissa Gilliam University of Chicago has devoted her professional life to research.

WEGO counseling staff and social workers are willing to help you. Below are reliable resources available online and from our library that may also help.

Teen Pregnancy Interview-Good Morning America on You Tube


LRC Resources
Database: Teen Health and Wellness This database offers information on Sex and Reproduction, Sexual Choices and Birth Control along with Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Doctor
From our Book Shelves
Non Fiction Books
306.8743 JOH  It couldn’t happen to me: Three true stories of teenage moms by Beth Johnson

306.8742 TRA  Reality check: teenage fathers speak out


FictionThe Test by Peggy Kern  Liselle Mason is in high school and learns she is pregnant. This is Liselle struggle with what to do and who to trust.
After by Amy EfawThis straight A high school student and awesome soccer player is linked to an abandoned baby found in the trash and is accused of attempted murderDatabase

WebsiteOur Health Futures: A project by and for adolescent girls sponsored by the YWCA and Smith College




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