Teen pregnancy can result in a young girl's education being put on hold indefinitely. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational levels are related to both earnings and unemployment. Teens who are pregnant may be more worried about how to tell their parents, and what everyone else will think, and not looking at the long-term consequences. They may … [Read more...] about How Teen Pregnancy Affects Job Opportunities
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Three Things NOT To Say at Holiday Gatherings
Well, it's that time again. Time to pack the family in a car, travel to see the in-laws and have an awkward, gut-busting meal courtesy of Auntie Carol and her dog Speckle, who may or may not smell like mothballs, which may or may not be what the entire house smells like. Hopefully, you were able to find a photography studio in your area and came packing family portraits and … [Read more...] about Three Things NOT To Say at Holiday Gatherings
Using a Communication Log to Work With Children With Special Needs
In my last post, I discussed how an "earnings chart" can help children with special needs. This week, I want to tackle our "communication log," which is directly linked to our son's earnings chart. The communication log is something created by myself and our child's Resource Special (RSP) person. It also includes valuable input from our child's aide. The RSP person and I … [Read more...] about Using a Communication Log to Work With Children With Special Needs
How Do I Find a Family Doctor?
A family doctor is usually the first professional you consult when you need medical care. Family physicians and general practitioners are skilled at diagnosing a range of illnesses and can treat many of a patient's medical conditions without the need for a specialist's help. Your family doctor can be a valuable source of information when you have health-related questions. In … [Read more...] about How Do I Find a Family Doctor?
Healthy Body Weight for Kids
Kids make up a significant portion of the rising obesity rates in the United States. Being overweight as a kid increases the odds that you'll be overweight later in life, and that you'll develop obesity-related medical conditions. As a parent, you may be better off looking at your child's health and the quality of his diet than the numbers on the scale as you work toward … [Read more...] about Healthy Body Weight for Kids