Entertainment Media

Girl in Progress

Grace (Eva Mendes) is a single mom, too preoccupied with paying the bills and herself to notice that her teenage daughter, Ansiedad (Cierra Ramirez) is in desperate need of her attention. When Ansiedad's English teacher, Ms. Armstrong (Patricia Arquette), introduces her students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad decides to jump start her own coming of age and all the pain associated with it, as a shortcut to "adulthood" and more importantly a life without her mom. As her misguided plan unravels, in some comedic yet poignant series of events, both Ansiedad and Grace must learn that sometimes growing-up means acting your own age. This film helps viewers see how important it is for parents and teens to connect and communicate with each other.

More than 7 in 10 teens agree that when teen sex and pregnancy are addressed in the media they're watching, it can be a good way to start conversations about teen pregnancy and how to prevent it. We think this film is the perfect starting point. Watch a message from Cierra Ramirez to parents and check out Girl in Progress on the web. Download a press releases here.

Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family)
March 2012
For the fourth season of Secret Life, we’ve continued to work with ABC Family to further the discussion of teen pregnancy, contraception and the consequences of too early sex. Like seasons past, we’ve created a whole new set of discussion guides for viewers to better understand the themes discussed on the show. Check out ABCFamily.com for our weekly blog posts and more information on the show!

16 and Pregnant Season 4 (MTV)
March 2012
Meet the brand new cast of girls for the fourth season of the hit MTV show that puts the challenges of teen pregnancy in the spotlight.  We’ve worked closely with MTV, providing advice and information behind the scenes, on-air and online, and helped parents and educators nationwide use these shows as teaching tools. Be sure to check out the discussion guides and blog posts we’ve created for this season at StayTeen.org and mtv.com!

Raising Hope (Fox)
March 2012

On this episode of Raising Hope, Virginia uses her own experience as a teen mom to convince a teen couple to wait. Does she succeed? Tune in to Fox this Tuesday, March 20th at 8pm ET/PT and find out! Click here for more on the show.

The Rosie Show (OWN)
March 2012

During this episode of The Rosie Show, Rosie chats with Catelynn and Tyler from MTV's Teen Mom, and Chelsea and her dad from Teen Mom 2 about why this reality series is important for teenagers and their parents to watch. Senior Director of Entertainment Media Amy Kramer joined the girls and Rosie to discuss the show and teen pregnancy prevention.

Anderson Cooper (ABC)
February 2012

Anderson joins Farrah, Chelsea, and Kailyn from Teen Mom, as well as the Campaign’s own Amy Kramer, to discuss their take on the tabloids, the truth behind being a teen mom, what they’ve given up by becoming a mother, and what really goes on when the cameras stop rolling. Anderson Cooper’s website encouraged viewers to voice their opinions on the issues and linked to resources for parents and teen on both TheNationalCampaign.org and Stayteen.org.

Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers (CW)
February 2012

Dr. Drew sits down with Kailyn, Maci, and Catelynn for an intimate conversation about teen pregnancy. The teen moms update him on the highs and lows of the experiences and host a town hall meeting with fellow teens at a local Los Angeles high school to discuss teen pregnancy and birth control. The Lifechangers website directed viewers to Bedsider.org, StayTeen.org, and The National Campaign’s websites.

Dr. Phil (Syndicated)
February 2012

Dr. Phil reveals the cold, hard facts about teen pregnancy to a teen dad and the two teen girls who have both given birth to his children. Dr. Phil.com featured links to the Campaign’s Tips for Parents as well as links and excerpts from StayTeen.org

New Girl (Fox)
February 2012

During this episode of New Girl, Jess, single for the first time on Valentine’s Day, convinces Schmidt to be her wingman as she attempts to have a one-night stand with a handsome stranger. The night turns into one giant sex fail, allowing The Campaign the opportunity to promote Bedsider’s Confessions App on Facebook. 

The Pregnancy Project (Lifetime)

Gaby Rodriguez (played by Alexa Vega), whose family has dealt with teen parenthood first-hand, conducts a social experiment for a school project to force her friends and classmates to confront their prejudices about teen parenthood. She pretends to be pregnant (only sharing the truth with her boyfriend and mother) while documenting how she is treated and how it feels to be a “good girl” who gets pregnant. Gaby reveals the shocking truth during a school assembly, sparking a national conversation about the fact that teen pregnancy can happen to anyone. Check your local listings for upcoming air times..

• Download a discussion guide and watch the movie with your teens.

I Hate My Teenage Daughter (FOX)
January 2012

Annie is worried when she finds out that the older boy Sophie is dating has a son. We spoke to the creators of the show about challenges facing teen parents and offered behind the scenes help on this story.

Teen Mom 2 (MTV)
Second Season

The second season of this documentary show about the lives of young mothers premiered to a record-breaking audience. We work closely with MTV on this series, both on-air and online. In addition to offering counsel about teen pregnancy, prevention, and the consequences of teen childbearing, we also write blog posts for MTV.com about issues brought up in the show.

Good Morning America (ABC)
December 2011

The Campaign’s Senior Director of Entertainment Media, Amy Kramer, joined two of the MTV Teen Moms to talk about the new season of the show and how such programming can be a helpful teaching tool for parents.

A Gifted Man (CBS)
November 2011

A teen patient claims to be abstinent but has a reaction to the borrowed birth control she’s using. This episode was followed by a PSA for The National Campaign.

Our Teens’ Secret Sex Lives (Essence Magazine)
October 2011

The National Campaign and Essence Magazine teamed up for a survey of African American teens’ attitudes on sex, relationships, dating, parents, and the media. Survey data were published in an article in the October issue of the magazine and by The National Campaign in a report titled Under Pressure: What African American Teens Aren’t Telling You About Sex, Love and Relationships.

Dr. Phil (Syndicated)
October 2011

In an episode about what happens when there’s a pregnancy after a break up, Dr. Phil encouraged viewers to visit Bedsider.org (The National Campaign's birth control support website for young adults) for helpful information about finding the right contraceptive method.  More information on this episode is available here.