If your baby formed some scar tissue underneath the belly button, this could cause it to protrude and become an outie. If your baby has an umbilical hernia, this could have contributed to creating an outie belly button, too. Occasionally, an outie may be a sign of an umbilical granuloma (inflamed tissue), which is more likely to require treatment. Additionally, particularly if the area is painful, there could be an infection present....
The name Owen dates back to the Renaissance era when it was primarily used as a Welsh surname. Owen also has religious roots; St. Owen was a well-known Benedictine monk and follower of St. Chad. A Celtic staple, the name Owen gained momentum in Ireland in the early 1990s and has risen steadily since. Its winsome nature makes this name easy for parents to love for a baby, and as their child ages....
Research suggests that there are potential benefits as well as drawbacks to having kids at different age periods in your life. Parenting Ages Are Increasing Throughout the industrialized world, there has been a decrease in family size and delay in childbearing age. Where the average maternal age of first birth was 21.4 in 1970, it has gone up to 26.9 in 2018. While it may seem like only a small delay, an increase in parental age might have consequences for the health and well-being of both parents and their offspring....
The 1-2-3 Magic Concept The premise of 1-2-3 Magic is based on fairly simple concepts—give directions effectively and stop arguing, nagging and pleading to gain compliance. When kids don’t comply, parents are encouraged to start counting. If the child doesn’t follow instructions by the time a parent reaches the number three, the child is given a negative consequence, such as time-out. Of course, there are times when parents are encouraged to give an immediate consequence, rather than offer three chances....
Phocomelia is a rare defect. This wasn’t always the case, however. In the 1960s, thalidomide—a drug intended to treat anxiety and morning sickness—was recalled for being unsafe for use in pregnancy. This discovery came at the expense of over 10,000 children born with birth defects around the world, phocomelia being a prominent anomaly caused by this drug. The 1960s also saw an uptick in reports of miscarriages. However, despite being strictly regulated worldwide, incidents of thalidomide-induced phocomelia may arise in underdeveloped countries where this drug is still used as a treatment for leprosy....
Meetings like these are an important part of the overall, ongoing communication you have with your child’s care providers. They give you a chance to spend more time with the teachers focusing on just your child (as opposed to quick check-ins at the beginning and end of the day). And they allow you to get feedback and ask questions, unlike one-way communication tools, such as newsletters or daily activity logs....
Overview In a very early miscarriage, it may be impossible to determine what is the placenta and what is the fetus without analysis by a pathologist. The further along a pregnancy gets, the more distinct all types of tissue become, but the term “products of conception” can still be applied to all of them. Some women may be familiar with the term if they have had a D&C (dilation and curettage) after an incomplete miscarriage....
Basic Layette and Clothing Baby clothes are cuter than ever, and you could easily blow your entire baby budget on sweet little socks and tiny rompers. Control yourself though—there are lots of other practical items you’re going to need. Here are the basics you’ll want to have on hand before you go to the hospital. A basic layette usually includes a good supply of onesies, half shirts, rompers, undershirts, pull-on pants, one-piece pajamas and gowns (easier for late-night diaper changes)....
Nowadays pregnancy rarely changes schedules, with the exception of high-risk pregnancies or other complications. People usually can continue their normal lives for the duration of the pregnancy, with minor exceptions (like knowing where all the bathrooms are!). Travel is no exception. Travel is becoming more prevalent as families move further and further apart. Traveling for holidays, or as the last trip to see the family before the baby comes, or as a last romantic vacation, is not unusual....
One way to make the transition as smooth as possible is by knowing exactly what you need before sending your child off into the world. Being prepared makes everything easier, and we’re here to help you, whether your child is 2 months or 2 years old. One first step is to schedule a video or in-person meeting with your child’s teacher or caregiver. They can give you a rundown of the daily schedule, and what your child will need....
If you’re considering egg freezing, you should know exactly what egg freezing can and can’t do for you, what the egg freezing process entails, your options if you choose to freeze (or not); and the risks, success rates, and costs of the procedure. Egg freezing can be a promising option for some, but it’s not a decision to take lightly. What Is Social (or Elective) Egg Freezing? To understand social (or elective) egg freezing, you need to understand normal ovarian aging....
Your kid has a point, but you are still upset about having to worry. After you take a deep breath, you calmly let them know that you are glad to see them, but next time, they need to call if they’ll be home late. Looking at you strangely, your child responds, “With what phone?” It turns out there was no landline where your child and their classmates were working. A similar issue came up a few weeks ago when their soccer practice location was moved and you didn’t know where to pick them up....
Overparenting usually stems from a parent’s desire to manage their own discomfort, as they can’t tolerate watching their child get hurt, fail, or make a mistake. At other times, parents feel guilty about disciplining their child and refuse to enforce consequences. Ongoing hypervigilance and overindulgence can have serious consequences—such as stunting a child’s development and causing a child to become overly dependent. If some of these warning signs sound familiar, you may be overparenting your child....
You stuff them into bins and pile them into boxes only to have them magically reappear a moment later. You sort and straighten and organize—and then bam! All of a sudden it’s Christmas again and you’re knee-deep in a whole new wave of flashy, plastic junk. Need a new battle strategy to keep all those toys at bay? Take a cue from Julius Caesar: Divide and conquer. By dividing your toys into separate groups and rotating access to these groups of toys one group at a time, you’ll prevent your kids from suffering that overwhelming feeling that comes with too many choices....
There are several ways to ensure students get the instructional support they need. Collaboration provides options to allow students to be educated (as required by American law) in the least restrictive environment. The Lead Teacher Collaboration Model In classrooms with a lead teacher, often the regular classroom teacher delivers the instruction in the subject area. The special education teacher is an observer who works with children after instruction to provide specially designed instruction, ensure understanding, and to provide adaptations and modifications....
What You Feed Your Baby Matters By now, most of us know that what you feed your baby matters. In fact, there’s been a lot of research done lately on how specifically feeding and how your baby was delivered (either vaginally or by a C-section) impacts exactly what bacteria live in your baby’s digestive tract. In short, babies that are fed only formula have much different bacteria in their stomach and intestines than babies that are breastfed....
The authors of the study noted that several smaller studies had been done over the years to look at possible outcomes of smoking while pregnant but none had been done on this scale. And though the findings provided the expected results, there is still more to understand about how smoking affects a pregnant person’s body. Here is what you need to know. The Study Findings This study looked at 9,096,788 births between 2004 and 2014 through the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project-Nationwide Inpatient Sample....
Communicate With ESL Parents The first and most important step in the testing and evaluation process is for school staffers to reliably communicate with the parents of ESL students. Communication about the assessment ensures ESL parents are well-informed about the process and about their rights. Involving ESL parents in the evaluation process allows the educators involved in the assessment to discuss any questions they have about ESL students with parents and to request that the parents provide them with a developmental and social history....
