Monday, October 8th, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
Along with prom dress shopping and handling first heartbreaks, a lot of duties get relegated to Mom—including The Sex Talk, which we explore in "
How to Have the Sex Talk with Your Teen" in our November issue. But the burden shouldn’t be solely on mothers, says Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Ph.D., co-director of the
Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health...
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
In our November
“Sex Talk” feature, we offered up dozens of ways to get that important dialogue going with your kid. Looking for more conversation starters? Try these five things every teen should know about sex.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
I want to share a surprising story about teens and sex with you—one that influenced our partnership with
Planned Parenthood to carry out a groundbreaking survey on
The Sex Talk.
Last year I was a guest on “Doctor Radio,” New York University’s SiriusXM show, when a concerned mother called in. She told...
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
In our November issue,
we spotlight one family’s struggle with Type 1 diabetes. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness, like diabetes, can dramatically shift your life—as well as your family’s—in ways we often hear about. There are the regular glucose checks, the stepped up doctor’s visits and dietary changes that can...
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Monday, August 27th, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
Family Circle wants to give health makeovers to families across the country. Could yours be one of them? Fill out and email this
form to
HealthyChallenge@FamilyCircle.com by Monday, December 3, 2012 for a chance to get the personalized coaching you need to change your lives for the better!
Categories: Health
