Adolescence is complex enough as it is, and it is crucial to address the nearly 1 in 3 adolescents in the United States who are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner with teenagers between 16 and 24 being at the highest risk1. It is important to note that teen dating violence is significantly underreported.
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I consider myself to be a very organized, prepared person, so before my twins were born I thought I had covered everything. Go-bag. Check. Nursery. Check. Meals prepped. Check. One thing I had not prepared for: my own recovery after the girls arrived. Bringing a new life (or two) into the world is a beautiful
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When Pain is More Than Just a Monthly Visitor I never knew when it would hit me. This time I was standing in front of my class of 28 third graders teaching a reading lesson. The pain was excruciating – like someone taking a knife and twisting it into my side. Quickly I turned away
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Although many women experience a sense of relief following their abortion(s), there are others who silently battle with long-lasting effects, like depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms. These effects can persist for weeks, months, or even years.
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Even as a little girl, I knew without a doubt that I wanted two things in life: to be a teacher and a mother. Becoming a teacher ended up being the easy part. From the day we got married, I wanted to talk about a timeline for trying to get pregnant.
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You may be questioning whether you should be in your current relationship or if there is anything you can do to strengthen your relationship with your partner. There are countless dimensions to every relationship, but here are four essential cornerstones to every romantic relationship.
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A pattern of behavior used to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate, dating relationship is referred to as dating violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in four women experience intimate partner physical violence during their lifetime.
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Like many clients before her, Jill walked away from the Pregnancy Center feeling relieved and pleasantly surprised at the care she had received. Her pregnancy test had been negative, and she was thankful to have a safe place to talk to someone, no strings attached. “You guys were so nice! I’m definitely going to tell my friends about this place.”
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Is vaping safer during pregnancy than traditional cigarettes? The truth of the matter is, no. There isn’t any evidence that conclusively shows what the actual risks are related to electronic cigarettes. But studies have shown that traditional cigarettes and nicotine are not good during pregnancy and can be detrimental to you and your baby.
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In this economy, many families are feeling the strain of debt and financial demands. After job loss or lay-offs and with rising costs, it
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