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Main Reason Teens Abstain from Sex
By
Linda Mintle
Mandy is a typical teen, but has decided abstinence is the way to go. Why? Because she believes that having sex before marriage is morally wrong. She learned that in her youth group at church. Religion made a difference in her thinking. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention did a study that backed up…
Could a Blood Test Tell You if Your Teen is Depressed?
By
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…
The Choking Game: Every Parent Should Read This!
By
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…
Get Off the Scales and On With Your Life!
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Linda Mintle
Why is it that so many people are obsessed with weight and looking perfect? One reason has to do with the distraction beauty and weight loss serve in our lives. For example, it’s easier to obsess over an outfit than resolve a conflict with a friend. The art of make-up can be mastered before you…
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