Author: Janice Airhart
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy was founded in response to a teen pregnancy rate in the US that exceeded that of most developed nations. President Clinton called for… more ›
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Myrtle Watson, who founded Martha’s Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has spent her career as a nurse educator and a tireless advocate for at-risk teens who become pregnant. Her work with… more ›
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Photo by Vivek Kumar on Unsplash One of the dilemmas I faced when I taught teen moms was how to best balance facilitating their learning of academic principles and honoring… more ›
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Several years ago, a women’s retreat I attended chose to benefit a charity through the donation of essential supplies. The Refuge Ranch in Bastrop, Texas, just southeast of Austin, provided… more ›
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This week continues my commitment to celebrate organizations that support teen moms. While I’m deeply concerned for these young women’s welfare and that of their children, I know there are… more ›
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I’ve been writing the past few months about my serious concerns for the well-being of pregnant teens, teen moms, and their children. They risk poverty, health crises, and other serious… more ›
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A crisis is brewing in Texas, where I live. Rural areas of Texas already feel the pinch, but women all over the state will soon feel the effects of dwindling… more ›
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In my last newsletter, “Sixteen and Pregnant,” I explained some of the challenges faced by teen moms with their health, economic status, educational attainment, and employment opportunities. Unfortunately, the children… more ›
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Several years ago, a colleague and I were setting up a display table for a student event at the community college where we both worked. As I was adjusting the… more ›
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“My dad told me having this baby was my punishment for having sex,” a student in my biology class once told me. I was startled for a moment but finally… more ›
Janice Airhart 