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How to Talk to Children About Sex

Talking to your children about sex is a parental responsibility that calls for proper timing and good judgment. Regardless of whether your parents had “the talk” with you, your children will ask questions and you need to be prepared to answer them, according to”JSOnline,” the online edition of the “Journal Sentinel” newspaper in Milwaukee, Wisc. While it is important to answer your child’s questions honestly, and with age appropriateness, it can feel like walking through a mine field. Understanding how to talk with your children about sex can help make the situation more comfortable for everyone involved.

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What Are the Aftereffects of a C-Section?

There are different aftereffects for a C-section, or Cesarean section, than with a vaginal birth. Since a C-section involves major surgery in which a doctor makes an incision in your abdomen to help deliver the baby, the recovery often takes longer and raises added complications. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, around 30 percent of American women gave birth by Cesarean section in 2005.

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New Tra-Dish: Chicken Cacciatore Sliders

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Jaime, founder of Mom’s Test Kitchen,who whipped up some absolutely delicious Chicken Cacciatore Sliders.Check out her post below:Chicken Cacciatore gets a new twist with these easy to make Chicken Cacciatore Sliders! All the flavors you love from the hearty pasta dinner with a perfect summer time …

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Talking to Your Daughter About Periods and Puberty

If you ask a young woman whether her mother spoke with her about puberty and preparation for starting her period, she might say, No, I learned from my friends. More then likely, when you ask her mom if she had the talk with her daughter, she will say Yes. Often, the reason is that unless there was something momentous about the occasion; it may not have been memorable enough for the daughter to recall.