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Overcoming Infertility Starts with a Conversation

More and more celebrities seem to be getting pregnant later in life, which makes it sound so easy but the fact remains: tens of thousands of American women will experience difficulty conceiving. Its a daunting fact, and women and couples who are experiencing infertility report a whole host of emotional reactions, ranging from anxiety to sadness to intense jealousy (when a friend or neighbor conceives easily).

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Behavioral Problems in Teenagers

Parenting teens is difficult work even when your kids have only minor behavioral problems. Nearly every teen has challenging moments, whether it’s as simple a problem as missing a curfew or as potentially serious as drug or alcohol abuse. With a bit of luck and some understanding, you can see your teen through these years with both your sanity and your relationship intact.

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Resources for Families With Breast Cancer

When someone dear to you has breast cancer, the condition can take its toll on everyone. Dealing with the illness can be overwhelming, to say the least. Not knowing what to do or what to expect can add to the anxiety that slowly builds up each day. Often, you feel helpless. You want to help, but you don’t know where to start. Fortunately, you can get some support through available resources for families with breast cancer.

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Help for Families of Drug Abusers

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that drug abuse is a leading public health problem in the United States, causing more than 40 million illnesses and injuries each year. Drug addiction affects everyone in society — the person abusing drugs, his family and friends, and the community in general. If someone close to you is using drugs, your family is likely dealing with a great deal of stress. Before you can help your family member to recover, you might need some help of your own along the way.