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Kids and Cholesterol
As published in the CDCs Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 1 in 5 children and teens in the U.S.
Cherishing the Family Dinner
I have a confession to make. I regularly let my kids watch television while eating meals. Well, lets make that several confessions. I find planning dinner, and meals, in general quite stressful. I am not a natural cook, and get insecure about how my cooked meals turn out. I constantly feel stretched for time, and its easy to revert to pasta, some basic raw vegetables, and an easy boiled chicken hot dog (a healthy organic one) for my kids meals.
Diddy Starts Designated Driver Service, Heath Remembered by Pals & Teen Daughters Test Demi + Bruce
Sean Diddy Combs, who most recently became a dad to newborn twins, plans to launch a car service for A-listers too tipsy to drive after a night out, Us Weekly reports. “After partnering with Ciroc vodka, he wants to make sure everyone’s partying responsibly,” his rep told the magazine. Diddys goal?
Helping Kids Understand the Dangers of Smoking
Every day, 3,600 kids between the ages of 12 and 17 start smoking, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A fact sheet on youth and tobacco use states that 20 percent of high school students in the United States were current smokers in 2007. Ninety percent of adults who smoke are likely to have started smoking as kids, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). These numbers are startling and continue to be a cause for concern. The fact is, kids continue to start smoking despite the fact that there is so much information and statistical data available that ought to deter them. It is the responsibility of parents, caregivers, teachers and mentors to help kids understand the dangers of smoking. This article offers tips and step-by-step instructions to help you in the process.
Information About Teenage Pregnancy
In the United States, teenage pregnancy comes close to counting as an epidemic. Despite educational efforts on the health risks and long-term effects, research shows nearly one-third of U.S. women become pregnant before age 20. The health consequences can affect both mother and child, while the financial and social costs can last for a lifetime.