Pregnancy | Babies

Survey: 40% of Teens Have Had Sex

Tagged with:

pregnancy

Published June 2, 2010 at 7:25 p.m.

Fully 40% of teens aged 15 to19 have had sex at least once, and 14% of the girls and 18% of the boys say they would be a "little pleased" or "very pleased" if this resulted in a pregnancy, a new study shows ...

Read

Post Talkback

Mom Friends -- Here We Go Again

Tagged with:

books

Published June 2, 2010 at 9:29 a.m.

Laylee's switching schools next year. She tested into an advanced program that suits her special needs perfectly. I'm not talking about her hearing loss. No, Laylee's REAL special needs are her desires to read chapter books during recess, conduct science experiments for fun, give class presentations at all times, and invent her own secret languages with painstaking detail ... read more ...

Read

Post Talkback

The Dangers of Lithium Cell Batteries for Children

Published June 1, 2010 at 4:42 p.m.

From the NYTimes.comLast fall, 13-month-old Aidan Truett of Hamilton, Ohio, developed what seemed like an upper respiratory infection. He lost interest in food and vomited a few times, but doctors attributed it to a virus. After nine days of severe symptoms and more doctor visits, the hospital finally ordered an X-ray to look for pneumonia.What [ ... ]Related posts: Tiny Batteries Dangerous to Children, Yet Many Parents Unaware Cell Phone Dangers Controlling Peanut Allergies in Children ...

Read

Post Talkback

The Social Impact of Sperm Donation

Tagged with:

adoption

Published June 1, 2010 at 4:39 p.m.

From the NYTimes.comIf you want to adopt a child in the United States, you’ll face an array of bureaucratic roadblocks and invasive interrogations. Adoption agencies will assess your finances, your relationships, and your fitness as a potential guardian. The interests of the child, not the desires of the would-be parent, will be treated as paramount [ ... ]Related posts: Encouraging Social Success Women Lose 90% of Their Eggs By 30 World Blood Donor Day: 6/14-6/20 ...

Read

Post Talkback

4 PediaCare Meds Recalled

Published June 1, 2010 at 4:33 p.m.

Click here for the latest info.Related posts: Tylenol Recall Info High School Musical Manicure Sets Recalled Necklace Craft Kits Recalled ...

Read

Post Talkback

Meet Kayla!

Published June 1, 2010 at 3:35 p.m.

Our Baby of the Week is from Lorton, Va. Vote for your favorite!Related posts: Meet Kailua! Meet Mia! Meet Gia! ...

Read

Post Talkback

BLOG: The Euphoria Is Gone

Published June 1, 2010 at 11:50 a.m.

"I knew it would happen ... I just didn't know it would be after only 3 months!"Related posts: BLOG: In-Law Love Lessons BLOG: “I Gave Birth In a Parking Garage” BLOG: There’s No Me in Mommy ...

Read

Post Talkback

Summer Reading: 3 Books On My Must List

Tagged with:

books, reading

Published June 1, 2010 at 10:40 a.m.

777300-summer-reading--3-books-on-my-must-list

There are three brand-new books I am dying to read. I actually have all of them in my house and am just waiting to finish my latest book club book ( The Senator’s Wife by Sue Miller—so good!) before I start. Books and summer just go together and I’m determined to spend a decent amount of time sitting on my butt with a book in my hands in the coming months. Good luck, right? Perhaps I should read Laura’s book first! OK, here’s what’s waiting for me on my nightstand—and why I

Read

Post Talkback