While the thought of your teen engaging in behavior that could result in the acquisition of an STD is likely enough to keep you up at night, it's important to realize teens can and do get them. If you believe your teen has engaged in risky behavior, an STD test may be a wise choice. A test for sexually transmitted diseases will prompt immediate treatment and ensure she doesn't … [Read more...] about Teen STD Testing
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Why I’m Protesting Michelle Duggar’s Pregnancy
I am protesting the latest pregnancy announced last week by the reality show stars, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. At the risk of sounding like a sore loser, their pregnancy makes me angry. I am not proud of this statement, but the fact that they are expecting their 20th child makes me feel like a teenager whose prom date stood her up for another girl. I don’t know much … [Read more...] about Why I’m Protesting Michelle Duggar’s Pregnancy
Standardized Testing – Friend or Foe?
Pennsylvania mother of two Michelle Gray considers standardized testing a foe indeed. While other students attending Park Forest Elementary in State College, PA are participating in two weeks of standardized tests, Gray’s two children are spending their time elsewhere. Gray told CNN that she believes the tests cause unnecessary anxiety in students, don’t accurately measure … [Read more...] about Standardized Testing – Friend or Foe?
Vision Testing for Children
Some parents first learn their children have vision problems after they start attending school, when the teacher sends home a note saying little Johnny is having trouble seeing the blackboard. Up to 10 percent of pre-school children have vision problems, many of which can be corrected if caught early enough through vision testing and screening. The American Academy of … [Read more...] about Vision Testing for Children
DNA Testing Early in Pregnancy
DNA testing, also known as genetic testing or carrier screening, early in pregnancy gives you the opportunity to learn more about your baby. You can find out the sex of the baby, the father of the baby and whether the baby has certain diseases. The information you learn can give you the time to adjust, if needed, before the baby arrives.Time FrameDNA testing can begin as early … [Read more...] about DNA Testing Early in Pregnancy