This inspirational program tells teen parents the truth about moving toward a better future: finish high school and wait before having another baby. Life Skills features a diverse group of teen parents who share their success stories about relationships, jobs, education, and the challenges that come with being a young parent. The program's engaging, highly-energetic style will draw viewers in, helping them feel more confident, responsible, and excited about the bright futures that await them and their children.

LIFE SKILLS WILL ENGAGE YOUR TEENS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO:

• Recognize and seek out healthy relationships
• Continue their education to improve their quality of life
• Postpone having another baby right away for the benefit of their child

VOLUME 1: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

This volume teaches young adults how to recognize and cultivate healthy relationships with partners, family members, and friends. Teens will learn how to communicate effectively with others, lower their risk of domestic and child abuse, and stay connected with the people who provide a strong network of support in their lives.

Teens Will Learn How To:

• Foster healthy relationship skills & benefit from long-term commitment
• Understand the importance of waiting before having another child
• Boost their self-esteem
• Develop conflict resolution skills
• Avoid the danger of child and domestic abuse
• Practice responsible fatherhood

VOLUME 2: BUILDING YOUR FUTURE

This volume shows young parents how to reach their dreams by setting realistic goals and following through with them. They learn the connection between education and earning power, how they can overcome the obstacles that sometimes keep teen parents from finishing school, and ways to stay out of debt and be financially responsible.

Teens Will Learn How To:

• Gain skills for goal setting & time management
• Lower their risk of dropping out of school
• Improve the quality of their childcare
• Gain smart job-searching skills & career options (including non-traditional ones)
• Curb impulsive spending and live within their means
• Understand the realities of living independently

Make this honest, inspirational video part of your teen viewers' experience. Young moms and dads alike will walk away feeling confident that they can be responsible, happy parents with promising futures!

Running Time: 35 minute per volume, includes Facilitator's Guide and Handouts, Closed Captioned.

Also Available: Life Skills for Teens