Series Foreword Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction-A Critical Need: Libraries Serving Teen Parents The Scope of the Issue The Human Cost on the Parent The Human Cost on the Child Economic Costs to Society Why Library Services? What This Book Offers Conclusion Authors' Note References Chapter 1-Understanding Teen Parents What Were You Thinking? The Teen Brain in Development It's All about Me! Adolescent Egocentrism Who Am I? The Formation of an Identity I Want to Decide! Establishing Independence Where Are My Friends? Interacting with Peers Teen Fathers-the Truly Underserved How Do I Do This? Meeting the Demands of Parenting Conclusion References Chapter 2-Teen Parents within a System: Influencing Factors The Home Environment Family Dynamics The Surrounding Neighborhood Homelessness Sexual Abuse Mental Health Concerns Educational Experiences and Issues Hurdles at School Information and Referral Housing Health Child Support Child Care Local Community Referrals Conclusion References Resources Chapter 3-Communicating with Teen Parents Working with Teen Parents Building Relationships Utilizing a Strengths-based Perspective Effectively Communicating Information Facilitating a Group Group Dynamics Room Configuration and the Group Conclusion References Chapter 4-Program Development of Successful Teen Parent Services Institutional Support and Issues Addressing Challenges Identifying Potential Client Groups and Partnerships Local Connections Government Agencies Private Nonprofit Organizations Transitional Housing Agencies Community Meetings and Coalition Building Making Contact Alternatives for Smaller Communities Service and Project Planning Form a Project Team Assess the Needs of the Teen Parent Group Define the Project Formulate a Plan Determine a Timeline and Budget for the Project Evaluation A Shorthand Planning Process Program Frequency, Scheduling, Location, and Attendance Staffing and Staff Training Staff Competencies Suggestions for In-house Collaborations Staff Attitudes Funding Fundraising and Grants Grantsmanship Training and Information Types of Grant Funding Writing a Grant Proposal Advice for Successful Grant Seeking Program Sustainability Aligning Established Services with Teen Parent Needs Booktalking Book Discussion Groups Teen Parent Volunteers at the Library Low-maintenance Teen Parent Services Creating Collections for Teen Parents Conclusion References Resources Appendix: Field-Tested Teen Parent Services and Programs Every Child Ready to Read (R) (ECRR) with Pregnant/Parenting Teens Teens with Tots Young Moms Club Florence Crittenton Book Club Teen Parent Baby Lapsit Program at Borrego Springs Library Project L.I.F.T. (Literacy Involves Families Together) Teen Parent Outreach Youth Literacy Project (YLP) Appendix: Recommended for Teen Parent Collections Chapter 5-Parent-Focused Programs: Literacy and Life Skills Program Planning Template Child Care Preliminary Planning Icebreakers Program Session Format Informational Content Planning Mainstream Teen Program Ideas to Consider Program Extras Life Skills Library Use Adult Literacy Information Literacy Job Searching and Continuing Education Financial Literacy Health Parenting Using Children's Books as Teaching Tools Adapting an Existing Curriculum General Parenting Workshops Conclusion References Resources Appendix Reproducible Library Needs Survey Sample Library Scavenger Hunt Reproducible Discover Careers That Fit You Reproducible Family Media Questionnaire Chapter 6-The Power of Play: Teen Parents and the Library Crafts Guidelines and Tips for Craft Projects A Sampler of Craft Projects Resources for Craft Projects Simple Cooking Activities Helpful Tips Suggested Recipes Resources for Cooking Activities Self-Care Exercise Mental Health Leisure Reading Readers' Advisory Storytelling and Reading Aloud to Teen Parents Books and Toys: Creating Gifts for Their Children Bookmaking Toys for Play and Storytime Resources for Toy-Making Activities Conclusion References Resources Chapter 7-Parent-Child Interactive Literacy Programs Early Brain Development Goals of Teen Parent-Child Interactive Literacy Programs Practices that Promote Early Learning Making Reading a Part of Every Child's Life Books in the Home Introducing Teen Parents to Children's Books Modeling Read-Aloud Methods Communicating Early Learning Concepts Incentives Practicing One-on-One Reading Group Storytimes What Teen Parents Need to Know about Storytime Who, Me-Do a Storytime? Storytime Program Development and Presentation Program Template Bilingual Programs Setting the Scene Reading Aloud Making the Storytime Come Alive Choosing Appropriate Storytime Books Songs, Fingerplays, and Movement Activities Puppets, Flannelboards, and Other Special Effects for Group Storytimes Bells, Scarves, and Shakers Recorded Music Adapting an Existing Curriculum: Every Child Ready to Read (R) Early Literacy/Every Child Ready to Read (R) Workshop ECRR Concepts to Highlight Conclusion References Resources Appendix Additional Sample Storytimes Recommended Books, Flannelboard Stories, and Music Reproducible Storytime Observation Checklist Reproducible Fingerplay Lists 1-4 Flannelboard Story Pattern: It's Not that Cold Outside Flannelboard Story Pattern: Yellow Star, Yellow Star Flannelboard Story Pattern: The Wheels on the Bus Chapter 8-Teen Parent Families: Playing and Learning Together Milestones of Early Development What about Play? Basic Baby Play Planning Successful Programs Selecting Activities Introducing Activities Behaviors to Model Everyday Learning Sensory Experiences Early Thinking and Problem Solving Nature Walk Simple Nature Activities for Early Learning Interactive Play Activities from Books and Websites Conclusion References Resources Appendix Reproducible Nature Walk Checklist Index
