Whether you’re looking for a fun DIY project or you just want to know exactly what is in the playdough your kids are enjoying, there are many simple recipes you can use. Keep in mind that making and playing with playdough requires adult supervision at all times. This is especially true if your little one still tends to put things into their mouth or they are having too much messy fun pouring the ingredients all over your kitchen....
There are new routines and new expectations, and Mom and Dad are not around to reassure you and make you feel better. No wonder the first few days of kindergarten can be fraught with tears and nerves for many children. But there are ways parents and teachers can ease children into kindergarten and help alleviate fears and anxiety in the first days of kindergarten. Downplay the Milestone Ratcheting up expectations and highlighting the first day of kindergarten as a really big deal with a capital “D” is likely to backfire if all the fuss makes your child more nervous than they already are....
The motion of the swing will often lull infants to sleep. Babies may look peaceful resting in a swing, but allowing them to stay asleep in this position has been deemed risky by safe sleep experts. Let’s take a look at the proper way to use a baby swing, as well as recommended sleep practices for your child to ensure they’re slumbering safely. Why Aren’t Babies Swings Safe for Sleep?...
In December 2022, the FDA extended the use of these bivalent boosters to younger children as well. For this age group, recommendations are brand-specific. Children between 6 months and 4 years old who have completed the Moderna primary series (two shots) should get a Moderna booster two months after their previous dose. Children who have received one or two Pfizer vaccines will get a bivalent dose for the final shot in their primary series....
Even though it can be a challenge to form a bond with your babies under these circumstances, it is important to do all that you can to participate in their care. Not only does it benefit the babies, but it will provide you with a sense of control over the situation, a feeling that you are doing something to help. Your doctors should encourage you in this effort, as research supports the importance of parental nurturing of preemies....
What Is Catfishing? Catfishing is creating a fake identity online and using it to lure people into a relationship, usually romantic in nature. In other words, people pretend to be someone they are not online in order to hook people into an online romance. For instance, pedophiles may pretend to be teenagers in order to develop relationships with tweens and teens. They encourage their targets to share intimate information that later is used to lure them into a meeting....
Clomid resistance isn’t the same situation as when you don’t conceive taking the fertility drug. In that case, you may ovulate, but not get pregnant. In this case, you are not even ovulating. Will you need to move onto stronger drugs or more complex treatments if ovulation doesn’t happen? Not necessarily. Causes of Clomid Resistance Your doctor’s approach to treating Clomid resistance depends partially on why they think you are not responding....
A runny nose can mean a variety of things, from something as simple as a cold or allergies to something more significant, like a sinus infection. This article reviews some of the most common reasons children get runny noses, as well as some tips on how to stop them. Allergies Research shows around 40% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 have sensitization to at least one common allergen, with reactivity and inflammation inside the nose being the most common symptoms....
Here are the issues parents need to take into consideration when figuring out if their teen is getting high on drugs or drinking alcohol. The first few are tips on getting in the right frame of mind when dealing with this tough issue and your teenager. The rest are steps you should take if there is any hint of drug use in your home by your teen. You and your teen will be better off if you know about their drug use as it can lead to your teen getting any help they need to stop using the drug....
Benefits of the Backyard Obstacle Course There are many reasons to go for the big, impressive swing set, but there are three big reasons that you might want to forgo those play sets for toddlers. How to Create a Backyard Obstacle Course for Toddlers There are no rules but there are some guidelines to help you plan a fun, safe course for little kids. Something to climb: Toddlers live to climb....
Middle School Students vs. Middle School Teaching According to psychologists, as they enter the middle school years, tweens begin to have two new needs. One is a need for increased independence. The other is an increasing need for meaningful interactions with adults who are not their parents. In other words, tweens crave freedom yet also want adult support. Unfortunately, though, middle schools have been found to fall short on both fronts....
In 2019, girls gained the opportunity to join Scouts BSA and earn Eagle rank. In February 2021, nearly 1,000 girls and young women became the first female Eagle Scouts in the organization’s history. A virtual ceremony marked this historical achievement. Eagle Scout Requirements Becoming an Eagle Scout takes perseverance and hard work. Scouts have to earn all the ranks in order starting with Scout. The following is a list of the activities the Scout will complete on their journey to Eagle Scout:...
An ultrasound is a highly accurate means of dating a pregnancy. In a normal pregnancy, ultrasound can provide an estimate of the gestational age to within five to seven days of accuracy. If a patient is having miscarriage symptoms, a doctor may order one or more ultrasounds to determine whether the pregnancy is viable. How Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Works In the first trimester, doctors usually use a transvaginal rather than abdominal ultrasound....
Who It’s For Parents who want a camera with vast panning capabilities and a decent range will appreciate the eufy SpaceView. This monitor is also ideal for those who may need more than one camera and prefer not to rely on Wi-Fi or an app. Setup and Design The eufy earned a 5 out of 5 for ease of setup in our lab test, which is why we think it’s perfect for parents who don’t have a lot of time to spend installing a video baby monitor....
Ideally, you should get the vitamins and nutrients your body needs through your diet and adequate sun exposure (for vitamin D). But in some cases, these avenues are not enough and supplementation is necessary. “The modern lifestyle might benefit from dietary supplementation,” says Kevin Doody, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. “Commercial products are available, but there is no data to recommend one formulation over another for improvement of reproductive capacity....
