Are you a professional who works with teens? Do you want a convenient, cost-effective way to learn from prominent researchers and practitioners? Do you want the opportunity to learn from and network with others who share similar interests? Do you want the opportunity to earn continuing education units? …then you've come to the right place - the Healthy Teen Development Web site - featuring details about our two-part educational satellite series delivered to various sites across the nation.

Original broadcast date was October 17 and 24, 2002

Learn to Make Significant Differences in the Lives of Teens
This program was designed to help you better understand how teens develop and make decisions, what influences their sexuality development, and the important role parents, other adults and communities play in the lives of teens. The research findings and practical applications presented during this series will enhance your ability to support teens and their families to make healthy choices. Knowledge is power. We invite you to order the video tape in this educational satellite series to obtain the knowledge you need to help make significant differences in the lives of teens.

Healthy Teen Development

Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Temple University

 

Teen Sexuality and the Role of Communication and Decision-Making

Robert Wm. Blum, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.
Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
University of Minnesota

Jennifer (Jenny) A. Oliphant, MPH

Community Outreach Coordinator

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Research Center
University of Minnesota

Three different video options are availabe to meet your programming needs. Tapes can be purchased through Iowa State University Extension.

Order the video tape of the series, 3 options:
Download VHS/DVD Order Form (pdf)

• "Parenting Your Teen" featuring Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D. (approx. 9 min) is available for $20 plus shipping.
  Donwload or view a sample of "Parenting Your Teen" (20.4 mg QuickTime file)
• Reduced Price: The complete program series (approx. 3 1/2 hours) is available for $30.00 plus shipping.
• Reduced Price: A condensed version of the program series (approx. 90 min) is available for $20.00 plus shipping.

Who Should Watch the Video taped series...

• Counselors, psychologists, teachers, coaches, ministers, Extension staff
• Volunteer leaders
• Individuals who work for private, non-profit agencies serving teens and their families
• Future professionals ie: college students

Questions and Answers
During the original satellite broadcast, participants sent questions to the presenters. While many questions were addressed during the program, others were not. The presenters have graciously agreed to provide their responses to a portion of the questions that were not addressed. Read the presenters' responses...