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American Childbirth: A Human Rights Failure?
Data from the United Nations shows that between 1990 and 2008, the United States maternal mortality rate nearly doubled, while the overwhelming majority of countries collectively decreased their rates by 34% (Coeytauz et al 2011).
Nuture My Gut’s Ester Perez on Gluten-Free Cooking
After having a play date with one of my daughters friends from school, both my daughter and my husband came home telling me about all the amazing food they had at her house! I had to get to the bottom of this!
Choosing the Right Health Care Provider
There is one thing all expectant mothers have in common: Each and every one wants the healthiest start for her unborn baby.
Learning How to Let Go in a Divorce
While few individuals enter the institution of marriage even considering the possibility of divorce, statistically, a couple is more likely to break their vows than spend their entire lives as husband and wife. When your marriage comes to an end, it can be difficult to deal with the sudden separation with the individual you promised to have and to hold. Moving on is never easy, but it can be done. The sooner you effectively move on with your life, the happier you will likely be post-marriage.
Helping Kids Understand the Dangers of Smoking
Every day, 3,600 kids between the ages of 12 and 17 start smoking, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A fact sheet on youth and tobacco use states that 20 percent of high school students in the United States were current smokers in 2007. Ninety percent of adults who smoke are likely to have started smoking as kids, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). These numbers are startling and continue to be a cause for concern. The fact is, kids continue to start smoking despite the fact that there is so much information and statistical data available that ought to deter them. It is the responsibility of parents, caregivers, teachers and mentors to help kids understand the dangers of smoking. This article offers tips and step-by-step instructions to help you in the process.