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Despite its extensive influence, the German language can sometimes get a bad rap for not being music to the ears. (As a former college German instructor, I’ve heard all the jokes about the supposedly harsh, guttural nature of the language!) However, setting aside preconceived notions, you may find that many German names are not only quite beautiful but also full of strong meaning. Plus, there are plenty of inspiring German men and women to honor with a namesake....

Many protests and marches cropped up after a school shooting in Parkland, Florida where 17 people were killed. Their goal is to convince lawmakers to address gun control. Some examples of their demonstrations include a “March for our Lives” in Washington, D.C and several “National School Walkouts.” One walkout, set for the anniversary of the Columbine shooting, was organized by a student that lives near Sandy Hook Elementary where 20 students and six staff members died in a school shooting in 2012....

For many parents, spanking can feel like the fastest and most effective way to change a child’s behavior. And it often works in the short-term. But, studies show corporal punishment has long-term consequences for kids. If you’re looking for alternative to spanking, here are eight ways to discipline your child without using physical punishment. But in order for a time-out to be effective, kids need to have plenty of positive time-in with their parents....

In other words, ideally, sexual intercourse should occur the day or two before the moment of ovulation in order to increase your odds of conception. People who ovulate are most fertile in the days leading up to ovulation. Timing sex during this period can considerably increase your chances of getting pregnant that cycle. If your menstrual cycles are regular, meaning they occur with the same frequency every 25 to 35 days, you’ll likely be most fertile around halfway between the start of one period and the next, which is when ovulation occurs....

The term ad lib feeding comes from the Latin phrase ad libitum, meaning at will. Ad Lib Feeding Versus Feeding on a Schedule For decades, moms were encouraged to put their babies on a schedule. But that’s changed. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dietetic Association, and the World Health Organization now recommend that healthy babies should be fed when they show signs of hunger rather than when a clock indicates “it’s time....

Kids with hearing loss often experience emotional struggles.A new study emphasizes the need for mental health screenings in order to take steps necessary for treatment.Hearing is often prioritized over mental health because it’s the impairment that is apparent to others. A study from the University of Miami notes depression and anxiety are often overlooked symptoms that kids with hearing loss experience. Published in Otology & Neurotology, the study asserts that mental health screenings are needed for youth with hearing loss....

For example, if your child throws a tantrum, a time-out might mean that you would put them in their crib or a safe space alone. During the duration of the time-out, they would be by themselves, which allows them time to decompress. You would not give attention to them during this time. After a set interval, you would return, and go about your normal activities. Parents may use time-outs for unwanted behaviors such as hitting, throwing, kicking, or picking on siblings....

A typical schedule for prenatal care appointments is as follows: 1st Trimester Appointments2nd Trimester Appointments3rd Trimester Appointments Here is what will happen at a typical prenatal appointment with your midwife or doctor: Give Urine This is done to check for many different things, usually protein and glucose. These may indicate a problem, or just give us history about what you had for breakfast! Monitoring these over the course of pregnancy helps ensure you and baby’s well-being....

Why Biophysical Profile Testing Is Done This test can be done in the later stages of pregnancy. It is more frequently used in cases where the mother is going past her assigned due date to ensure fetal well-being. In some cases it is done as a precaution after problems in a previous pregnancy or because of high-risk factors such as previous pregnancy loss in the second half of pregnancy, high blood pressure, diabetes, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), Your doctor may also suggest a BPP if you have lupus, kidney disease, or hyperthyroidism....

“As hair dye is applied to the hair and not the scalp, if used appropriately, very little, if any, would enter the bloodstream of the lactating person,” says Amy Goh, MSN, Certified Nurse-Midwife. “Therefore, it’s unlikely that hair dye would have any effect on the breastfeeding baby." With a newborn baby, it can be hard for parents to take time for themselves. It can also be a challenge to remember who you were before becoming a parent....

If you are a new parent who’s breastfeeding, you may be considering getting a tattoo of your sweet baby. You may even want to immortalize the breastfeeding experience through your tattoo. Or maybe you’re simply at a point in your life where you are ready to get the tattoo you’ve always dreamt about. Either way, you are wondering if getting a tattoo while you are still nursing your little one is safe....

But don’t let those odds stop you from having sex! There are a few reasons to have baby-making sex even if you think you already ovulated. First, you may be mistaken about your exact day of ovulation. And second, sex after fertilization may boost your odds of pregnancy. The Fertile Window Ideally, if you want to get pregnant, you need to have sex before you ovulate. If you thought sex needs to come after ovulation, you’re not alone....

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that while COVID-19 is contagious, it does not seem that children are at higher risk. However, while children are not typically manifesting severe symptoms from COVID-19, they are still contagious and able to spread the disease to others. (Some research has found that about 25% of infections are caused when people are pre-symptomatic.) Still, because the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, parents should take appropriate precautions, listen to their doctors and local health departments, and stay up to date on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for children and families....

While each mother may face unique stressors, many demands of motherhood and the stressors experienced are virtually universal. A high percentage of mothers feel stress in the following areas: Time Demands With all the care and nurturing that children require, as well as the additional demands of extra people in the household, most mothers feel a shortness of time. Whether it’s a lack of sufficient time to get the laundry done, time to spend just playing with the kids, time to one’s self, or time for dozens of other important activities, many mothers find that there are simply not enough hours in the day to do everything that they need or would like to do....

Under normal circumstances, waiting is a necessary evil, and adding in a pandemic can compound the difficulties exponentially. Some organizations have been able to transfer their mandated trainings online, but this does not eliminate the canceled and postponed home visits that are required to place children in permanent homes. Denise Wise-David, program manager for JFS’s Connecting Hearts says, “We call and check in with people to see how they are doing with the process....

Like nasal cannula, CPAP is used to deliver constant air pressure into a baby’s nose, which helps the air sacs in their lungs stay open and helps prevent apnea. Because CPAP can deliver more pressure than the nasal cannula, it is often used for babies who are breathing well enough on their own that they do not need more invasive mechanical ventilation like a ventilator. CPAP can also be used to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen to premature babies who have trouble maintaining good oxygen levels in their blood....