Risky Business: Risks of Sexual Intimacy, The
In the pleasure of the moment, young people seldom pause to think about the risks involved in sexual intimacy. Debilitating diseases or an unintended pregnancy run counter to thoughts of a happy and fulfilled sex life.. Parents cannot ignore the imp...
Risky Business: Teenagers and Unintended Pregnancies
Four in ten young women have at least one unintended pregnancy before the age of 20. We meet three such teenagers at Project Cradle, a free clinic and comprehensive prenatal program for expectant adolescents who have nowhere else to turn. For many y...
Behind Closed Doors: Risk Factors for Violence: Guns and Drugs
Guns--weapons of violence--contribute to the greater number of violent acts that occur in the United States. The cities of Seattle and Vancouver are virtually identical except for the fact that the murder rate in Seattle is ten times higher than it ...
Final Chapter: Children with Terminal Illnesses
Studies reveal that children who are given information about their terminal condition fare better than those who are shielded from such information. Sandra McDonald, head of Outreach, Inc., talks about a ten-year-old boy who was diagnosed with A.I.D...
Final Chapter: End Stages
Toward the end of life, the pace changes. Hilary, a terminally ill A.I.D.S. patient, notes that she prefers to limit her social interactions at this stage in the dying process. She has said her good-byes, and feels a physical calmness as her body sl...
The Growing Years: Protecting Young Children Against Illness
Raising healthy children may not be the challenge it was a century ago, but it is far from automatic. In order to have a healthy child pediatricians recommend limiting their exposure to germs and providing a balanced diet. Although there is some con...
The Growing Years: Overload--How Much Activity Is Too Much
Scheduling too much activity for children can create a stressful situation for the whole family. Time to relax, to eat slow unhurried balanced meals, to do nothing but "kick back" at home with family members is healthy for everyone in the household.
The Growing Years: Accident Prevention--A Challenge for Parents
Keeping children safe is a challenge for any parent. Children two to four years of age are prone to injuries and accidents so it is important to look for hidden dangers in the home. As children get older they may resist wearing protective devices wh...
The Growing Years: Building a Healthy Family Atmosphere
For some families, the concept of family meetings, or even just time together, may be difficult to achieve. Spending quality time together is the most precious gift you can give your children. As children get older, the importance of the time togeth...
The Growing Years: Increasing Incidence of Childhood Obesity
An estimated 25% of American children are at risk for obesity, many with elevated levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. Numerous children exhibit a high percentage of plaque and hardening of the arteries before the age of 10, and are showing up ...