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My Biggest Parenting Fails of 2013

As a general rule, I dont do New Years resolutions. The last thing I really need is to put extra pressure on myself.But with a new year upon us, I know we all look for a fresh start – and often in the how to be a better parent department. We want to yell less, be more patient, feed the kids healthier meals, spend less time on our tech gadgets, read to them …

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Teen Pregnancy is the Biggest Killer of Teenage Girls

Despite recent quasi-glorification of teenage pregnancy (we’re looking at you, “Teen Mom”), a study by Save the Children reports that pregnancy is the number one killer of teenage girls worldwide. The report outlines the health risks of teenage pregnancy, both to young mothers and their babies. Among the statistics, the one the practically jumped off the page at us is the following: “Girls under 15 are five times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than women in their 20s. Adolescents age 15 through 19 are twice as likely to die.”

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What Are the Biggest Teen Problems?

Navigating the last few years between being a child and being an adult is not always easy. The Center for Disease Control reports that for every successful teen suicide, there are 100 to 200 failed attempts. Problems faced by teens include, pregnancy, depression and drugs. Understanding the issues teens face in the world will help you provide support to your own.

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Biggest Loser Diet & Exercise Plan

Enthusiasm for the Biggest Loser Diet and Fitness program grew out of the more than 10 seasons of the “Biggest Loser” television show. The show reaches more than 50 countries. Many lives have been changed by following the diet and fitness plan. While it is unrealistic to expect as dramatic a change as show participants experience at the Biggest Loser Ranch where their entire stay is focused only on diet and exercise, free from the stress of work, children or personal chores, you can lose weight and get fit by following the Biggest Loser Diet and Fitness plan.