Dr. Deb

Valentine’s day is almost here. Those young and young at heart may spend hours thinking of creative ways to show their Valentine love. Unfortunately for many teens, in addition to hand made marker colored notes and stuffed bears, sexting is now on the menu of Valentine gifts.

About 20 percent of teens are sexting, according to the Sex and Tech survey by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl. Read full article.

What is Sexting?
Sexting involves electronically sending or posting of online nude or semi-nude pictures or videos. Is this really happening?  You better believe it.
Why are kids doing it?
There are a variety of reasons. Sometimes girlfriends are sending photos to boyfriends as a “special gift.”
Some girls reported feeling pressured into sending semi nude photos..the old if you love me you would….Many girls do not realize that their boyfriends will likely pass the photos on to friends.  This becomes almost inevitable once they have broken up.

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As many as 80% of people that made resolutions for 2009 will break them and most don’t make it through the end of January. How do you get back on the wagon if you have broken your New Year resolutions?

First.
Welcome to the club.  Most people in order to change a habit will have to fail many times before it becomes a part of their new lifestyle.  Relapse is a part of recovery as they say In Alcoholics Anonymous.  The important thing is once you experience a small set back, don’t say, “Well I blew it,” and throw in the towel until next year.

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“You never forget the one you lose.”  That is what an old time postpartum nurse told me while taking care of a woman that just had a stillbirth. No matter how many other children, how many riches or blessings, the loss of a child leaves a hole in your heart that cannot be filled. My deepest condolences go out to the Travolta family.
Their son, Jett, recently died from a seizure disorder.  I do not wish to feed this media frenzy but hopefully provide a little education and some links with more information. (more…)