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Teen dating violence

Teen Dating Violence

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A pattern of behavior used to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate, dating relationship is referred to as dating violence. It can happen to anyone, including teenagers.  In fact, around one in twelve high school students report being in a dating relationship where physical violence was present, and one in twelve state they have been a victim of sexual dating violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in four women experience intimate partner physical violence during their lifetime.  

Teen pregnancy single parent

Ali’s Story

Adoption, Parenting, Pregnancy / By

If you are walking through an unplanned pregnancy, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. Maybe your mind is racing with thoughts like, “I’m not in a place to parent. I can’t provide for a baby right now. I can’t be a single mom.” You may still be in the process of deciding what to do and you feel unsure of the way forward.
No one plans to parent alone.

How to talk to your teens about sex

How to Talk to Your Teens About Sex

Parenting / By

How do we talk to our kids and teens about sex? I have four kids, 2 boys and 2 girls, ranging in age from 15 to 21. I am by no means an expert. But I am a mom who is doing her best, sometimes awkwardly stumbling through hard conversations, because I love my kids and I care about the adults they are becoming. This is what motivates me to want to be the one who informs my kids about sex. Not their peers, not the media, not the culture. Here’s three suggestions to get the conversations started.

My adoption story

My Adoption Story

Adoption, Pregnancy / By

I was 15. I was in denial, but now almost two months had passed and I had to know for sure. I parked the car far off and walked the rest of the way to Planned Parenthood. I was so nervous someone would recognize me! No one knew my secret.