JUST FOR TEENS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Just for Teens is a supportive, non-judgmental space for pregnant and parenting teenagers. It is a space where they are not labeled as “teen parents”, but are allowed to be both teens and parents as both separate and one entity. They will build supportive relationships, share their concerns and
successes, develop parenting skills, and learn new techniques to replace those that might be harmful to a child. This research-based program incorporates psychology, sociology, education and social work to provide teens with the skills and resources they need to be effective and confident parents, as well as create positive change in their abilities to impact their children’s development. Just For Teens includes 24 different workshops covering topics in four main areas—Fundamental Parenting Skills, Bonding With Your Child, Relationships, and Personal Well-being.
Fundamental Parenting Skills
- Being a Teen Parent
- Calming a Crying Baby
- Developing Routines with your Child
- Nutrition
- Positive Child Guidance
- Health and Safety
- Additional Resources
Bonding with your child
- How to Help Your Child Cope with Stress
- Tuning-in to Your Child
- Learning Through Play
- Learning Through Play: Creating Your Own Toys
- Fostering Self-esteem
- Attachment
Relationships
- Sexuality
- Sexuality and Its Myths
- Getting What You Want From a Relationship
- Support Systems
- Support Systems and the Baby’s Father
- Communication
Personal Well-Being
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Drug Use and Parenting: A Dangerous Combination
- Resolving Conflicts
- Needs and Wants
- Setting Goals
- Celebrating Me!
Desired outcomes for participants
- Improve stress management
- Build confidence and self-esteem as a person and a parent
- Raise awareness of their role in the early learning and development of their child
- Increase emotional intelligence, which is linked to academic and economic resiliency
- and success
- Learn how to balance academic and parenting responsibilities
- Reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect and the chances that their children will become teen parents
Just For Teens can improve
- School attendance
- Grades
- Graduation rate
- Confidence and hope for the future
- Developmental outcomes for the child
