Dealing with the pressures of growing up can seem to be a daunting task. Based on your circumstances and family background the pressures you experience may be different than those other girls deal with. No matter what they are your pressures can...
Healthy families spend time together and support each other through everyday life. According to the Clemson Extension, families play an important role in the emotional, physical and social development of their children. Healthy families choose...
A child support obligation of a non-custodial father is the result of a court order. The failure to comply with the financial obligation to support his child renders a father in non-compliance with an order of the court. Because the responsibility...
Talking about sexuality isn't easy for many parents, but from the simplest level when they're toddlers, to the complicated issues facing teens, your kids need to know they can come to you for information and support. Don't worry if you're...
Facing marital issues, you may reach a juncture at which you desire to remove your husband from the home. Depending on your specific circumstances, there are two different options available to you to evict or remove your husband from the marital...
At age 40, the disadvantages of having a baby are both long- and short-term. In the short term, you'll be dealing with physical issues. In the long term, you'll be facing social issues. These issues are not insurmountable, but only you can...
Having weight issues is not fun, especially if you're a teenager. It may seem that teens face more severe critics than adults---their peers as well as adults. If you're a teen facing weight problems, you may be tempted to try fad diets like water...
A healthy weight is one of the most important factors in preventing or treating many of the diseases and health issues facing people in the United States today. About 1/3 of American adults are obese, according to the Journal of the American...
Preteen years introduce new challenges to a child and parent. New fears, increased social awareness and self-esteem are some of the major issues facing middle school preteens. Misbehaving to fit in with peers or to attempt to establish their own...
You can help raise awareness for Tourette's syndrome by volunteering with a local, state or national charity or advocacy group. These organizations work to heighten the public's knowledge of Tourette's syndrome, raise funds for research and...
The teenage years are a time of growth and change. While teenagers are facing new issues socially, they are also facing changes in nutritional needs, diet and body image. Being aware of these issues, in addition to proper diet and lifestyle...
It's not easy being a teenager, let alone being the parent of a teenager. You may try desperately to understand what is going through your teenager's mind and, at times, communication might seem impossible. Your child's struggle to be independent,...
Heroin is a wildly addictive opiate that processes similar to morphine and usually appears as a white or brown powder, or as a black, sticky compound, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Short-term effects of the drug include a...
Children face many stressful situations, from home to school and other places in between. Consequently, a child facing emotional issues or problems is not an isolated concern, according to "Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Young Children," by...
There is never a great time to talk to your children about drugs. Children are facing drug issues at a younger age than ever, so it has become extremely important to address issues surrounding drug use and abuse earlier with children. Typically...
Though most people think of acne as a face issue, blemishes can pop up anywhere on your body where dirt, oil or other debris clog your pores. It's not uncommon to get breakouts on your back, chest and arms. In fact, back acne is so common that...
According to Kids Health, a baby is considered premature if it is born before 37 weeks gestation. Your preemie may be facing health issues related to her early arrival. Premature babies are not physically ready to survive on their own and often...
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke, in which the flow of blood to part of the brain is stopped due to clogging, narrowing or a tear within a brain or neck blood vessel. Strokes are the leading cause of disability,...
Today’s teens face issues that you might not have faced when you were the same age. Dating violence, a higher incidence of sexually transmitted disease, pressure to succeed and eating disorders mean that these teens are sometimes forced to...
Many couples seek out marriage therapy as a way to strengthen their marriages and their families. Combining both marriage and family therapy works at targeting both marital and family issues at the same time. Input from a trained professional can...
Couples who are trying to conceive are sometimes concerned with the man's sperm count. Many factors can influence sperm count and quality, including excessive alcohol consumption. Men who are concerned about their sperm count should consult their...
Conflicts may seem inevitable in any relationship, but knowing how to resolve conflicts can ultimately make the relationship stronger by enabling people to overcome their differences and disagreements while strengthening the bond between them....
Eating three, well-balanced meals is important in maintaining a healthy body. But what about during the day, in between those well-planned and thought-out meals. Snacking can be just as nutritious, and necessary, as your three daily squares,...
Losing a child is devastating. Some parents in the throes of grief yearn to fill the void by adopting a child. But no child will replace the child you lost. Before you move ahead with adoption, ask yourself whether you are ready to welcome another...
An estimated six out of every 1,000 children born will have a disorder on the autism spectrum, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Finding out your child is one of the statistics can be a shocking blow. This...
The Hamilton liquid diet is named after Hamilton Erridge, who lost more than 100 lbs. in 2002. During the next three years, he continued to deal with his food issues by working with behaviorists, nutritionists and talking to others facing the same...
Teens often handle a great deal of stress in their daily lives. Since they are still developing physically, socially and psychologically, it makes sense that stress would be more prevalent and cause more upheaval. Parental divorce or the death of...
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are serious problems that affect the victim as well as friends, family and loved ones. Every situation is different, and everyone facing a drug or alcohol--or both--dependency requires the right method of...
Adoptees deal with a range of difficult emotions throughout their life, leading to a variety of personal problems. Even though adoptees may be told at an early age what specific problems they can expect to face, it makes these issues no less...
Learn the wide-leg navasana pose for partner yoga in this free how-to video on partner yoga sequences and positions.
