Intended to help teen parents get back on their feet after having a child, this two-volume series teaches solid life skills for building a promising future. The first volume, “Healthy Relationships,” offers guidance in effective communications, resolving conflicts, choosing friends wisely, developing a support network, and working with the child's other parent towards providing a good life for the baby. Volume two, “Building Your Future,” emphasizes the importance of finishing high school and becoming financially independent (especially before having another baby), covering topics such as jobs, money management, and the responsibilities of living independently. Interview clips with teens who honestly share their experiences and challenges are interwoven with vignettes that illustrate proactive behavior and the benefits of taking charge and setting goals. Life Skills for Teen Parents doesn't gloss over the hard issues, but it does present practical suggestions for young parents. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)
Life Skills for Teen Parents
(2007) 2 discs or videocassettes. 70 min. DVD or VHS: $129.95: public libraries; $349.95: colleges & universities. Facilitator’s guide included. InJoy Videos. PPR. Closed captioned. Volume 22, Issue 6
Life Skills for Teen Parents
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