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Sticks and stones can break your bones but cyberbullying can kill you

Apr 17, 2014, 12:44 PM 0

By Helen Yip Borderzine EL PASO — Rudy Sanchez’ sad eyes peered through tears below the beanie that nearly covered them as he stood in the empty living room of his Lower Valley home where his 14-year-old daughter, Viviana…

Children, Education, General, Health, Parenting, Youth

Stop Medicine Abuse Month targets teens who want an easy high

Oct 6, 2009, 12:39 PM 0

LatinaLista — Ever heard of Tussing? What about Skittling? If you haven’t, then you’re way behind any teenager you may know. Both are forms of abusing drugs — over the counter (OTC) drugs like cough medicine. It’s a growing…

Health, Palabra Final, Women, Youth

Latina Teen Pregnancy Rate Deserves Recognition as National Crisis

May 7, 2008, 7:42 AM 20

LatinaLista — Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. It’s a day that should be solemnly observed by every Latino family with teenage children. Why? Because while the overall national rate of teen pregnancy has declined, it…