Implementing negotiating strategies into teen parenting programs

New parents need information and support to provide care for an infant. When that new parent is a teenager, teen parenting classes can provide the necessary information and support. In addition to basic infant care information, the inclusion of negotiation skills into teen parenting classes enhances the teenager's ability to communicate effectively with immediate family, successfully access preventive health care, and promote positive interactions with other social systems. Steps for incorporating negotiation strategies into teen parenting programs are offered.