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October 6th, 2014 | Stay Out Loud
Talking the birds and bees isn't always easy, but someone's gotta do it!
So my mother is a little unorthodox.
As a kid, I was never graced with gentle lies of the storks coming to bring babies, or of magical seeds that plant the baby in the mommy’s tummy.
I had my first sex talk at the ripe old age of 3 years old.
And my first condom demonstration on a banana at 7 years old.
It makes sense. My mom has a job in sexual health and teen pregnancy prevention, so I suppose…
May 7th, 2014 | Stay Out Loud
Not wanting to talk about sex with your parents is a self-fulfilling prophecy…we think it’s impossible and awkward and unnecessary, and so it becomes impossible and awkward, even if it is necessary.
And frankly, talking to parents about sex has a bad name—but they can actually be a very important resource for teens who are just beginning to deal with relationships and sex. Parents have much more experience than their kids and they obviously know us very well; ultimately, they…
August 28th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
College, college, college…college is something just about every child looks forward to. Entering into college is like a coming of age for us young adults. It represents having the freedom of an adult but being financially supported like a child in your parent’s house. College is where many people find out who they truly are and what their purpose is in life. When we enter high school, we always hear stories from those who went onto college before us, anticipating our chance to…
August 19th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
Making the leap from high school to college reaps many changes. Academic, social, and personal responsibilities expand as freedom grows. Romantic relationships are also a topic of concern and interest in college, as they were in high school. So, what happens if you are going to be starting off college single this fall?
I couldn’t believe that high school was over, and that I had only these last few moments to make a statement and spend time with my Somerville High classmates. The…
August 5th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
The mental image that we have of ourselves, better known as our self image, is a precious concept.
I couldn’t believe that high school was over, and that I had only these last few moments to make a statement and spend time with my Somerville High classmates. The next day, some of us would be starting summer jobs, others packing for exotic vacations, and a few would be preparing for careers in the military, but all of us would be official high school graduates, and we probably wouldn…
July 24th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
Sun's out, school's out – it's officially summertime! Not being a parent means more time for FUN! What are your favorite parts of summer? What are your favorite summer activities? We asked our DC Teen Advisory Group and they had some great ideas. Check out one of their collages and let us know what your summer vacation means to you!
1. The heat!
2. Good summer music
3. The beach
4. Summer love
5. Yoga!
6. Time to relax
7. Meeting new people
8. Dressing cute!
9. Bright…
July 12th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
Sun's out, school's out – it's officially summertime! Not being a parent means more time for FUN! What are your favorite parts of summer? What are your favorite summer activities? We asked our DC Teen Advisory Group and they had some great ideas. Check out one of their collages and let us know what your summer vacation means to you!
1. Summer love
2. Going to the movies
3. Summer romance
4. Prom!
5. Running
6. Making money
7. Hanging out with friends
8. Making new…
June 26th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
On June 5th, I achieved what I had been working on for over 12 years—I finished my required education. As I walked across the neatly organized blue stage inside of the crowded auditorium, the world froze.
I couldn’t believe that high school was over, and that I had only these last few moments to make a statement and spend time with my Somerville High classmates. The next day, some of us would be starting summer jobs, others packing for exotic vacations, and a few would be…
June 19th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
Sun's out, school's out – it's officially summertime! Not being a parent means more time for FUN! What are your favorite parts of summer? What are your favorite summer activities? We asked our DC Teen Advisory Group and they had some great ideas. Check out one of their collages and let us know what your summer vacation means to you!
1. You get to be adventurous!
2. Swimming!
3. Going to the beach
4. Meeting new people
5. Trying new things
6. New crushes/falling in love!…
May 28th, 2013 | Stay Out Loud
The month of May means a lot of things…Prom season is upon us, school is almost out…AND it's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Obviously, we're pretty excited about that last one and so are the members of our Youth Leadership Team. We asked them what kinds of things they'd miss out on and if their lives would change if they became teens parents. Check out their collages to see what they thoughts.
Roberto, 17
"The things I chose were things and activities that I enjoy and…
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