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Peer Pressure in Teenage Pregnancy
Although teen pregnancy rates have fallen in the past several decades, the problem still wreaks havoc on the lives of teens. One factor that leads teen girls to become pregnant is peer pressure. Many teens sexualize themselves or engage in behavior for which they are not yet ready because they want to fit in or be popular. If your child is approaching her teenage years, consider the impact that peer pressure could have on her decisions, and the potential ramifications of this impact.
ADD & ADHD Treatments
ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Before 1994, this same condition was referred to as ADD, or attention deficit disorder. ADHD is the more commonly used term since the name change. However, doctors still use the term ADD when referring to a condition that does not involve hyperactivity. Both conditions involve your child’s not being able to sit still and pay attention, acting impulsively and sometimes getting into trouble.
Complications of Cervical Disk Surgery
Surgery to correct a herniated disc or other injury to the neck can bring great relief to many patients. Cervical disk surgery has a low risk of complications following the procedure, reports Dr. Richard Staehler on the Spine-Health website. However, before committing to this procedure, you should be aware of what those risks are, even if minimal, and discuss them with your doctor.
Tips on Weaning From Breastfeeding
As a mother, you enjoy watching your baby grow and reach important milestones of development. One milestone involves the period when your baby stops nursing, known as weaning. This experience may cause some confusion or distress for your baby and physical discomfort for you. While you might have some mixed emotions about your baby graduating from nursing, your positive approach to the weaning process can ease the transition during this developmental stage.
Game Ideas for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations change once kids are in the picture. Champagne toasts and all-night parties are often replaced with a cozy night at home. Whether the New Year’s celebration involves only your immediate family or includes other families with young kids, a list of themed games keeps the entire group entertained as the clock approaches midnight. If your kids are too young to stay up late, adjust your celebration schedule to welcome the new year at noon instead of midnight.