Real Talk for Real Teen Parents: A Real Life Workbook for Young Parents
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1502339919 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 308 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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She directs a monthly Adolescent Advisory Board of 75 teens, maintains an active peer educator group (since 1995), and produces teen educational dramas through the Real Talk Performers. The Outreach’s Ambassador for Respect Program was created in 2006 and models respect for throughout the county; the 2014-2015 focus was Smash the Stereotypes. Teen Outreach programs have reached over 18,000 students annually through in-school sexuality education in all 14
The self-paced exercises in this workbook will allow teens to gain invaluable insight. Dr. Dr. Podgurski's warm delivery of information personally helped me to have a healthier pregnancy and to prepare well for my childbirth experience. It provides the opportunity to identify and express personal feelings, and set realistic expectations for the future. Podgurski has a unique and effective way of helping young parents find peace in their new role, while realistically teaching and building confidence. Real Talk for Real Teen Parents provides exactly what teens need during pregnancy--a balance between top-notch education and emotional understanding. Her work is sensitive, relevant and meaningful to teenagers. It will help influence and encourage the participants to become the best parents and young adults that they can be! Katherine Stains. I am a more confident and nurturing mother today because of her guidance. Investing in this workbook will provide guaranteed long-term benefit to new families
The Outreach’s Ambassador for Respect Program was created in 2006 and models respect for throughout the county; the 2014-2015 focus was Smash the Stereotypes. Podgurski’s certifications include FACCE and LCCE from Lamaze International as a Fellow in the College of Childbirth Educators, certification as both a sexuality educator and a sexuality counselor from AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapist), certification through Parents as Teachers, and certification as a trainer in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Podgurski has presented over 500 workshops locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. She is the only Western PA authorized facilitator for the Darkness to Light Child Abuse Prevention Program. Mary Jo and her partner Richard are the parents of three adult children and are blessed with
William J. Taverner said Every Teen Parent Should Have This. Every High School Library Should Have This.. Real Talk for Real Teen Parents is amazing! The layout is colorful and visually stunning. Teens will want to read this. The scope is thorough. The content is trustworthy. As someone familiar with Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski's other works, I can attest that the approach is pure Mary Jo ---respectful, diverse, and fully reflective of real teen parent experiences.Every teen parent should own a copy of this. Schools and organizations that care about the well-being of their teen par. "Absolutely Amazing!! Read this book, you will not be disappointed!" according to Mia T.. This book is absolutely amazing! I currently work in the social work field and I must say this is by far the best book I have read that really touches home with real teen parents. Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski is just amazing and her work is amazing. The information in this book can really help teen parents in so many ways and can help others understand what real teen parents go through on a daily basis. From relationships to pregnancy to becoming a parent to real thoughts from a. Amazing resource for anyone working with young parents. Amy Gough Amazing resource for anyone working with young parents. Has everything that you need to navigate your lessons with young women or men during this challenging time in their lives. Starting in beginning phases with just finding out and takes you through every step to post-partum and beyond. Helpful guide with lessons, activities and helping tips all built in. Even if you have other resources this is your complete one-step book to all things teen parent related. A must have