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Teen-2-Teen
- We have volunteer opportunities for students and advisors of all ages.
- Youth can get involved in awareness, fundraising and advocacy.
- Team Youth includes all volunteers from elementary to college.
Teen-2-Teen health education series
Teens play a critical role in achieving the mission of the March of Dimes by educating themselves and their peers about important health messages that can affect the outcome of pregnancies in the future. Teens today are the parents of tomorrow.
Teen-2-Teen is a series of health education videos and lesson plans that teach teens how to make healthy decisions for their own benefit now and for the benefit of any children they may have in the future.
The videos feature teens speaking to each other about topics that are on their mind today – sex, smoking, alcohol, drugs, stress, and peer pressure; and about making a difference in their communities.
Teen-2-Teen includes:
- Three video segments, each approximately 10 minutes.
- Presenter's Guide (curriculum) with lesson plans, activities, handout summaries and references.
The curriculum can be led by teen peer educators or more experienced adult educators. Teen-2-Teen content is conducive to an after-school program and can be delivered in nine separate 30- to 45-minute sessions or in one full-day program. Each segment is stand-alone; presenters can select what is most appropriate for their audience.
Topics in the series include the:
- Adverse impact of "high risk behaviors," including drinking, smoking and taking drugs
- Benefits of a healthy lifestyle, including eating right, getting enough exercise and thinking ahead before becoming sexually active
- Effects self esteem, peer pressure and stress management on decision-making
- Service learning and leadership opportunities for March of Dimes youth volunteers
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