For instance, autistic kids may have speech and language delays, display behavioral differences, and interact with others differently than other kids their age. This doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong—they are simply neurodivergent. But at this time, parents may start to question if there’s something they should do. If you find yourself in this situation—where you wonder if your child might be autistic—beginning the assessment process to get an official diagnosis may seem like a daunting task....

The good news is that many traditionally homeschooled students get a diploma from their parents, which is often accepted by most colleges and universities. For students who attend an online homeschool or take courses through an umbrella school or correspondence school, they typically get their diplomas from that institution. But as for receiving a diploma from the school district in which your homeschooled student lives—that rarely happens. For instance, some states have specific graduation requirements, even for homeschooled students....

How long it takes you to get pregnant will depend on how frequently you’re having sex, if you’re having sex during your most fertile days, your age, and whether fertility challenges exist for you or your partner. Learn more about your odds of getting pregnant, how to maximize them, and when to get help from an OB/GYN. Odds of Getting Pregnant Right Away Researchers in Germany wondered how quickly couples can expect to get pregnant....

So, what is a parent to do? Many times, as parents we develop cell phone contracts, limit screen time, set timers, and take away technology as a form of discipline. But, what if the issue with technology, social media, and the Internet in our kids’ lives has more to do with how much we parents allow our own technology use to interfere with our parenting? What if checking email and social media is robbing our kids of crucial interactions with us?...

Bottle Feeding Twins Families who choose to use bottles for feeding their twins have the benefit of extra hands; Mom is not the only source of food as she is when breastfeeding. Dad, grandparents, a nanny, or other helpers can participate in the feeding process. However, there are many times when it is necessary for one person to feed both babies at the same time, and that is when it is handy to have a strategy....

So, what’s a parent with a stinky tot to do? Keep a few key strategies in mind. Tips for Easier Diaper Changes The following tips will help make diapering a squirming toddler less of a struggle. Be Ever Ready Just as you learned in basic diapering, having the materials you need on hand before you try and change that diaper is key. By your child’s first birthday, you’ve probably found a spot that works best for quick changes....

Here are tips for getting a babysitting job as well as for getting a call back for yet another opportunity. Get Training Take a babysitting course along with a CPR/first-aid class for a great appeal to parents. If you desire to watch infants, be sure to take infant CPR training as well. Parents will find your credentials particularly appealing. Charge Fairly Hourly rates for a babysitter varies depending on where you live, how long the service is required, whether there is one or multiple children to care for, your age, and also the time of year (special occasions typically command higher rates)....

Teens need about nine hours of sleep for optimal performance and development. However, research has shown that most teens are actually getting less than seven hours of sleep each night. Other studies also show that most teens’ natural sleep patterns cause them to stay up late, until around 11 p.m., which makes it difficult for them to wake up early for school. Despite teen’s natural sleep cycles, learning how to wake up in the morning and get out of bed on the days you don’t feel like it is a life skill....

Whether or not you’re familiar with the nagging itchiness that can occur before or after childbirth, it’s worth knowing that it’s a possibility. And, most importantly, that it’s completely normal. One particularly common place for it to manifest is as a postpartum itchy scalp. Your body is transformed during pregnancy—and indeed performs a miracle by creating a living, breathing little human. This undeniably precious infant can shower you and your family with immense joy....

Tips for Helping Your Child Get Through Puberty The first step to help your child through the ups and downs of puberty is to prepare him or her for the inevitable changes. Your child’s sex education class will likely touch on puberty, and may even answer all of your tween’s questions. If not, be sure to let your tween know that you can answer questions and that you don’t feel funny doing so....

“My first day home with Nova was pretty rough,” shares Bella Morrelli, who had gone through 40 hours of labor before having a C-section to deliver her now 1-year-old daughter. “When I was released from the hospital, it was late at night so all the pharmacies were closed and I had to go through the night without any pain medication.” It was a rude awakening for her but also a day of tremendous love and happiness, says Morrelli....

5 Easy Ways to Remove Band-Aids In general, bandages should be changed daily and can be removed once a cut has scabbed over. How many days this takes (from one to several) will depend on the severity and location of the wound. Small cuts and scrapes that are in areas less prone to getting dirty, wet, or touched can often be uncovered sooner than wounds that are larger and/or on more high-friction areas (such as on hands or spots where their clothes or shoes will rub on it)....

Though spending months in the prone position does present health challenges, it doesn’t have to lead to excessive weight gain or the feeling that your limbs have turned to jelly. Here are seven ways to stay healthy while on bed rest. Maintaining Healthy Eating Habits Understand Your Caloric Needs Determining your daily calorie requirements is already a challenge when you’re pregnant, and going on bed rest can make this calculation even trickier....

This is totally normal baby behavior, and there is nothing wrong with holding your baby as much as you are able. But most of us can’t hold our babies at all the time, which is why it’s great that baby swings were invented. Still, many of us get confusing messages about swings. Are baby swings ever a bad thing? Can they be overused? What ages can you use baby swings for, and when should you stop using one?...

But the pandemic changed all of that. For instance, some high schools stopped calculating grades and some extracurricular activities were canceled. In the summer of 2020, students were unable to get internships, participate in summer programs, prep for or take standardized tests, volunteer, and sometimes even work. Consequently, a number of students in the class of 2021 felt like their applications were not as strong as they could be....

How Popular Is the Name John? John is one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world. It was the #1 name for boys in the United States from 1900 to 1923, and remained in the top five for another 50 years, dropping to #6 in 1973. John continued to be among the top 10 names for boys in America through 1986, and stayed in the top 20 until 2009....

Your child’s kindergarten curriculum may vary depending on what the standard is in your state and district. And children this age can enter kindergarten with widely different skill levels. Some kids may know the entire alphabet and many sight words while others may be struggling to go beyond a handful of letters. Bearing that in mind, the following is a general idea of the skills you can expect to your child to learn as they become immersed in kindergarten lesson plans....