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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Stepping into motherhood can feel a little like stepping off a moving walkway. Life has changed abruptly and so much feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Here’s 5 things new moms need to know.
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If you are walking through an unplanned pregnancy, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. Maybe your mind is racing with thoughts like, “I’m not in a place to parent. I can’t provide for a baby right now. I can’t be a single mom.” You may still be in the process of deciding what to do and you feel unsure of the way forward.
No one plans to parent alone.
It’s almost time to meet your little one. As you plan and pack your bag, here are some helpful suggestions from new parents for essentials you won’t want to forget!
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How do we talk to our kids and teens about sex? Here’s three suggestions to get the conversations started.
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Have you heard about WIC? WIC stands for “Women, Infants, and Children” and is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education and nutritious foods to supplement the diets of pregnant women and young children.
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Whether you’ve missed your period or watched that little line appear on the pregnancy test, you’re at a crossroads. Right now, you’re trying to decide what to do. You’re pregnant and your mind is racing with questions of, “what now?”. Maybe you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or even a little scared. Those emotions are completely normal.
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These days you can find parenting advice for just about any situation. But you’re liable to get more that’s unsolicited than helpful. Joining a Mom’s Facebook group seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you’ve got opposing opinions and you feel the pressure mounting if you don’t comply. The truth is, though everyone you meet
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