Teen Health

It's Mommy Monday, and today's topic is about sex education in schools or through community organizations. (KAKE)

12 May 2008

This has become a controversial subject. Here's some information from a recent study done by the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study's major findings include teen girls who received sex ed had a 59 percent reduced risk before age 15, compared with those who did not get sex ed.

Washington County schools work with groups to prevent teen pregnancy (The Herald-Mail)

12 May 2008

I am honored to be an elected member of the Washington County Board of Education and equally proud to serve as the board's liaison to the Washington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition (WCTPPC). Both organizations are committed to supporting, developing, educating and empowering students to reach their fullest potentials.

Twin Cities Teen Honored With National Award for Safe Teen Driving Efforts (The Auto Channel)

12 May 2008

MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 -- Natalie Hayford, 16, of Andover, Minn., has been selected to receive The Allstate Foundation's inaugural "Teen Activist of the Year Award" for her leadership role in encouraging teens to drive safely.