American women are becoming moms later in life. The latest figures show that rates of teenage births and births for women in their early 20s are at all-time lows. The average age for first-time mothers is now 25. About 40 years ago, the average new mother was just 21 years old. Source Link
Food safety sometimes means just using common sense to avoid contamination and the risk of illness. When you’re barbecuing, don't put cooked meat back on the same plate that held the meat when raw. Don't put marinade that was used on raw meat on cooked food. And don’t taste milk to see if it’s gone bad. Source Link
What kid hasn’t had a sip of beer from their parent’s glass or can? Not many. A new study found that one-third of 8-year olds have tasted alcohol, and that jumps to two out of three kids by age 12. It’s a concern for some because studies have shown that childhood sipping can predict an early start of drinking by age 14 or younger. Source Link
