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10 Ways to Help Your Child With Nightmares
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Linda Mintle
Sarah sat up in bed and began to cry. Another nightmare woke her from a deep sleep. Between the ages of three and six, nightmares occur for two developmental reasons: 1) Fears begin to develop 2) A child’s imagination is very active. Being overly tired, getting irregular sleep, dealing with stress and anxiety all increase…
Teen Health Risk Report Card: How Does Your Teen Fare?
By
Linda Mintle
A new government survey on teens and health risk behaviors has been released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) looks at six types of health risk behaviors that contribute to leading causes of death and disability. The National Risk Behavior Survey was given to over 13,000…
Commercials That Empower Girls: Much Ado About Nothing
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Linda Mintle
Have you noticed the trend? Companies trying to sell us hair and feminine products, soap and make-up are targeting girls with messages of empowerment. Stop being weak, telling people you are sorry and wallowing in low self-esteem! #GirlsCan! First it was Dove’s Real Beauty campaign, then the Pantene video told women to stop saying we are sorry, and now…
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