If an allergic reaction, such as excessive itching, swelling and inflammation, or difficulty breathing, occurs following a bite, call a doctor immediately. Essential oils for bites and stings: lavender, tea tree, chamomile, peppermint (stops itching)
One of the most striking changes in family structure over the last twenty years has been the increase in single-parent families. In 1970, the number of single-parent families with children under the age of 18 was 3.8 million. By 1990, the number had more than doubled to 9.7 million. For the first time in history, children are more likely to reside in a single-parent family for reasons other than the death of a parent. One in four children are born to an unmarried mother, many of whom are teenagers. Another 40 percent of children under 18 will experience parental breakup.
ï· An estimated 3 million LGBT Americans have had. a child and as many as 6 million American. children and adults have an LGBT parent. ï· Among those under age 50 who are living alone. or with a spouse or partner, nearly half of LGBT. women (48%) are raising a child under age 18. along with a fifth of LGBT men (20%). ï· More than 125,000 same-sex couple households (19%) include nearly 220,000 children under age.