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Could a Blood Test Tell You if Your Teen is Depressed?
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Linda Mintle
It isn’t always easy to figure out whether a teen is simply in the throws of adolescent moodiness or is depressed. We have to rely on observing changes in behavior and looking for symptoms that fit depression. Picking up on teen depression is important because it can lead to suicide, substance abuse, physical illness and…
And Why Am I Supposed to Cheer Brad and Angelina’s Engagement?
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Linda Mintle
Big entertainment news last week on the cover of People–after living together for seven year and having six children, Brad and Angie are engaged. We supposed to be getting excited over this news. Hollywood is dishing it out: Could Brad sue over people copying the 16 karat ring design he gave Angelina? Relax. How many…
Why Does Bill Maher Hate Stay-At-Home Moms?
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Linda Mintle
In my opinion, someone needs to reign in Bill Maher. Not because he doesn’t have freedom of speech, but because he is so mean-spirited when it comes to people who don’t hold his beliefs. His speech is often hateful and yet he is given a voice and a pass in the name of being funny.…
The Choking Game: Every Parent Should Read This!
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Linda Mintle
It’s all over YouTube and it is scary. Kids playing a dangerous and sometimes deadly game called The Choking Game. Kids know the game by other names–the Scarf Game, Cloud Nine, Purple Dragon, Space Monkey, Fainting Game and more. If you haven’t heard of it, you join about a third of pediatricians who are unaware…
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