Adolescent Health Working Group published a new Parent Resource: Talking With and Listening to Adolescents. Communication is the cornerstone of our relationships with our children. Creating a safe, open, and honest channel of communication helps us share information and hear …
Earlier this fall we shared a new resource: Tips for Hosting Virtual Student Club Meeting. Adolescent Health Working Group encourages student clubs and groups to meet regularly, virtually. Isolation over a long period of time can harm a young person’s …
Body image is a difficult topic for many young people. They receive unrealistic messages from media about what our bodies “should” look like (thin or muscular depending on your perceived gender; and other expectations around race and body types). It …
If you are not registered to vote or are unsure of your voting status, these are a few helpful resources: Use vote.org to confirm that you are registered to vote. Use vote.org to register to vote. If you have any …
Being “healthy” is unique to every individual. It can vary over time and depends upon your particular body and life circumstances. There is no “one size fits all” formula for health. Adolescent Health Working Group published a new Youth Resource: …
Adolescent Health Working Group is hosting a monthly meeting for its Mental Health Committee. At this time, the Committee is focused on expanding resources (handouts, trainings, toolkits) for middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and parents/caregivers amidst distance …
There is a lot of news happening and it can be challenging to keep up with it. Every few weeks we will share a blog post with recent resources and new articles that may benefit your work. Distance Learning, Schools …
In March 2020, student clubs at the middle, high school, and college level either stalled or vanished altogether due to in-person school closures, distance learning, and social distancing measures. Student clubs are vital as they typically provide community, joy, and …
Thank you to everyone who supported Cooking for Our Lives. It was a huge success and we’re grateful for your support. If you missed the event on August 22, that’s OK! Watch the video below and cook from home at …
Adolescent Health Working Group (AHWG) is creating a variety of videos that are published on YouTube and other social media platforms. While we utilize YouTube’s automatic closed captioning services, this service has errors and there is a need for transcription …