Keep an eye on key features for buying a kite, like how to safely a kite, age recommendations, and the different shapes or styles available. Checking out these features can help ensure your flying will be as safe and successful as possible. We carefully considered design, material, ease of use, value, and any additional features included when reviewing products. It packs up small enough to fit in a backpack or glove compartment....
When buying a nursery glider, you’re essentially investing in a new piece of furniture, so read the specs to ensure that it fits where you envision it. Check out the weight limit to ensure that everyone in the family can safely use it. We carefully considered design, product weight, material, ease of cleaning, weight limit, and value when reviewing products. Choose just the chair or the chair, plus a matching ottoman, for total comfort....
It’s also important to find toys that will begin to strengthen their social and collaboration skills. Justin Schreiber, DO, MPH, Co-Chair of the School Health Committee and Member of the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, tells Verywell Family that the best toys for this age group will help kids “build on growing fine motor skills and their ability to play and interact with others.” Not to mention, they should be fun to play with, durable, and easy to clean....
While there are many different schools of thought when it comes to discipline and the methods that are most effective, none should ever toe the line of child abuse or come close to harming the child in any way. Here, learn how to differentiate clearly between discipline and child abuse and how to make sure you maintain a large chasm between the two. Discipline vs. Child Abuse On its most basic level, discipline means to teach, which is what most parents are hoping to do when disciplining their kids....
Of course, it’s only natural to worry about your diet now that you’re making breast milk for your child. The good news is that there are just a few things that you have to be mindful of while you’re breastfeeding. What Not to Eat or Drink Even though you can enjoy almost anything while you’re breastfeeding, there are some things you should limit. Here are the foods you should cut back on or avoid altogether until after you wean your child from the breast along with some better options to choose instead....
Miscarriage can happen for any number of reasons including a fetal genetic disorder, abnormalities of the uterus, or trauma. Certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of miscarriage (smoking, drugs) while other don’t (moderate exercise, sex). Knowing when to call a doctor or rush to the emergency room can be tricky since symptoms can often be vague rather than overt. Oftentimes, even the more obvious symptoms turn out to be nothing at all....
The good news is that most people only experience morning sickness in early pregnancy. But there are a few that will struggle with its symptoms even into the third trimester. Consequently, it’s essential to develop an arsenal of tips and tricks to help you get through those waves of nausea that come with the increase in hormones surging through your body. Coping With Morning Sickness on Your Commute You may experience the feeling of nausea, but not vomiting, or you may have both....
Why Kids Lie Here are the three main reasons why kids tell lies: They Use Their Imaginations to Tell Tall Tales Does your child ever tell you she rode a unicorn? Or does he insist a monster must have made the mess in his bedroom? Kids have wonderful imaginations and sometimes, they present their fantasies as truths. When your child tells you a fantasy, ask, “Is that something that really happened or is it something you wish would have happened?...
Chromosomal disorders are the most common cause of first-trimester miscarriages, with estimates of these disorders being responsible for 50 to 75 percent of all miscarriages. Trisomies, in turn, are the most common chromosome-related finding in post-miscarriage testing. What is Trisomy 16? A baby with Trisomy 16 inherited three copies of Chromosome 16, instead of two. In a normal pregnancy, the baby inherited exactly two copies of each chromosome, one from each parent....
Similar to trisomy 21 (also known as Down syndrome), trisomy 9 occurs when there are three copies (as opposed to the usual two) of chromosome 9 present in a fetus’s cells. Trisomy 9 is rarer than trisomy 21 and has more severe manifestations. It also has a much lower survival rate. Learn more about trisomy 9, including symptoms, diagnosis, and life expectancy. Types of Trisomy 9 There are three types of trisomy 9....
During a twin pregnancy, you may have heard the terms “Di/Di” or “Mo/Di” used to describe twins. These terms are used to classify and explain twin anatomy in the womb. Although it may sound like a lot of medical gobbledy-gook, they’re important concepts for parents because some twins are at risk for complications. Twins in the Womb Let’s start by understanding the environment. In the womb, a fetus grows within its mother’s uterus....
There’s been a lot of debate over the issue of how exposure to violent video games and other violent media content, such as in movies and TV shows, affects children. Most researchers say it’s unlikely that playing violent video games will cause a child with no other risk factors for violence to turn into someone who’s extremely violent and harms others. Nevertheless, one of the best arguments for limiting all kids’ exposure to violent media content, regardless of their personal background, comes from a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics....
Not everyone is aware of or experiences these contractions, which were first described in 1872 by British gynecologist John Braxton Hicks. Some women will feel them frequently throughout pregnancy, while others barely notice them. Some mothers say that they notice Braxton Hicks contractions more in subsequent pregnancies than in their first pregnancy. Why They Happen While researchers aren’t exactly sure why pregnant women experience Braxton Hicks contractions, many speculate that the purpose is to get the body ready for labor....
What Is a Placenta? The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus during pregnancy. It provides vital nutrients and oxygen to your baby through the umbilical cord. There are two sides to the placenta: the fetal side (known as chorion) and the maternal side (known as decidua). The average placenta weighs around one pound, is about 20 centimeters in diameter, and is about three centimeters thick. If you have twins or multiples, there may be one large placenta that the twins share, or separate placentas, one for each baby....
What Is an AFP Test? One of the screening tests that is typically done during pregnancy is the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test, also called the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test. It’s generally done as part of the triple screen test, which also contains an hCG test and estriol test, and helps to screen for possible birth defects. The triple screen is most accurate if it’s done between the 16th and 18th weeks of pregnancy, but can be done anywhere between 15 and 22 weeks of pregnancy....
Appearance Chloasma, which is also called melasma or the “mask of pregnancy,” is a common condition in pregnancy. In fact, it impacts the majority of pregnancies, affecting between 45% and 75% of them. Chloasma usually presents as dark, brownish patches of skin, mostly on the forehead, nose, upper lip, and cheeks—hence the “mask” nickname. These darkened areas, which can range from light tan to dark brown, are usually symmetrical, showing up evenly on both sides of the face....
“In my current patient panel, I might have 1 to 2% of patients using elimination communication for toilet training,” says Virginia-based pediatrician Florencia Segura, MD, FAAP. “These patients are usually international and grew up with this style of toilet training at home.” However, EC is becoming more common—and a growing number of pediatricians are challenging the traditional method of toilet training as the only method. “Elimination training can be an effective way of encouraging spontaneous voiding and stooling physiologically at a younger age,” says Dr....
Uninvolved parenting is sometimes referred to as neglectful parenting, indifferent parenting, or unresponsive parenting. “Uninvolved parenting is a parenting style in which a parent does not meet the needs of their child,” explains Meghan Downey, PsyD, a clinical psychologist. “The parent provides little guidance, discipline, responsiveness, or nurturance to the child.” In unresponsive parenting, few demands are placed on children by their parents, explains Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, pediatrician, founder, and CEO of Modern Mommy Doc and The Modern Mamas Club App....
However, even those with the best intentions may unintentionally say things that are hurtful. Here are 10 things to stop doing if you have a friend or family member struggling with infertility, plus how to support them more effectively. Don’t Think You Can’t Be Supportive Because You’ve Never Struggled With Infertility There’s a misconception that you can’t provide empathy properly if you’ve never experienced another person’s problem. Thank goodness that this isn’t true....
