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Teen’s Perspective on Health Class

by Sam P. August 2nd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This is a tricky topic for me, as I am by no means  an "expert" in this field.  But it is something that needs to be talked about.  I don't think adults realize the number of teenagers that are sexually active.  I am going into my sophomore year and
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The Post-Baby Bump

by Jane Wangersky July 30th, 2013| Pregnancy
Now that the Duchess of Cambridge has publicly demonstrated that a woman doesn't immediately lose all the weight after the baby is born, let's hope no one else experiences what I did when I was in the hospital for my first childbirth: A dad from our prenatal class, running
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Fostering a Positive Attitude

by Lori Sciame July 25th, 2013| Behavior, Elementary
Think about a person you know that has a negative attitude about life.  No matter what the situation, he or she will find something to complain about.  For instance, if it's a beautiful, sunny day, she might say the bright rays give her a headache. Or it could be
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A Quick Look at Vocal Development in Toddlers

by T Akery July 23rd, 2013| Development, Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers are at the age where language is becoming an important means of communication. While there are still incidents of non-verbal communication, their language is developing at a remarkable rate. This is also the age in which parents have to be extremely careful about their word choice. It doesn't
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Child Safety: Out of Home Care

by Lori Sciame July 22nd, 2013| Preschool
Thousands of preschoolers in the U.S. spend time at day care or with a babysitter. This is because in many families both parents work outside the home.  In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012, both parents now work in 59% of families with children. And,
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Teen’s Perspective on Piercings

by Sam P. July 18th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Body piercings are becoming more and more popular as time goes on.   Many people have ear, nose, lip, eyebrow, belly button, or even hip piercings.  I myself have my ears pierced, and would like to get my belly button pierced.  In pop culture many sorts of piercings are
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Last-Minute Birth Prep

by Jane Wangersky July 16th, 2013| Pregnancy
You've got your hospital bag packed for the birth of your baby -- now what else do you need to do? There are some things you may not have thought of that should be taken care of, and now's the time, when your nesting instinct is pushing you to
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Safety

by Sam P. July 4th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
It's summer, and that means parties for most teenagers.  But before you go drive over to Bobby Jo's house take a second and let this sink in.  Around 1,400 teenagers die from drug overdoses each year.  Around 5,000 teenagers die from alcohol poisoning yearly.  And more than 3,000 teenagers
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Gestational Diabetes: What It Is and Isn’t

by Jane Wangersky July 2nd, 2013| Pregnancy
"Diabetes" can be a scary word, and the thought of coping with it and pregnancy can seem overwhelming. However, gestational diabetes is less intimidating than it sounds -- and it can be managed.

Two to 10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes, according to the Center for Disease Control. 
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Stress in Children

by Lori Sciame June 27th, 2013| Elementary
Anxious.  Crabby.  Crying spells.  Mysterious aches and pains.These behaviors may signal stress in a child.  Just like adults, children can become overwhelmed with life, including meeting expectations and deadlines.  When I was a child, life was much less structured.  Sure I had sports and clubs, yet my life wasn't
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Summer Sanity: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 26th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
As I have grown older, I have found summer less and less exciting. I find that I miss school, because school is where everything happens as a teenager.  You may not like the work at school, but that's where your friends are.  Feelings of disengagement and isolation are no
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The Need for Nap Time in Toddlers

by T Akery June 25th, 2013| Development, Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers are a very active bunch. But just like everybody else, they tend to get overloaded. Taking the time during the day for some quiet time is essential to stave off crankiness. They need a little time without the constant barrage of input to process information and to rest
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