Problems With Smoking During Pregnancy There are many things that we know about smoking during pregnancy. We know that the woman who smokes during her pregnancy has a baby who gets less food and oxygen than her non-smoking pregnant counterparts. We know that certain risk factors are increased for these women. These risk factors include: You are more likely to have a miscarriage. Your baby is more likely to die before birth....
The study, published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, found that the websites for several baby formula companies actively discourage breastfeeding. The findings may lead parents to focus only on the difficulty of breastfeeding, without painting a full picture of its benefits. Details of the Study Researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health studied the websites of three major infant formula manufacturers—Gerber, Similac, and Enfamil. They note that together, these companies represent approximately 98% of the U....
For the study, which was published in the journal Psychological Science, 1,030 families with a total of 2060 twins were observed, with almost an even amount of male and female subjects. The study was replicated with an additional 240 families—480 twins with an even gender split. The study subjects were often disciplined differently. Nature vs. Nurture The purpose of the study was to examine the argument that a child’s genetic makeup is more relevant than a punishment like spanking....
Of course, there’s more to it than that. You may even have some questions specifically about the sperm part. For example, how is sperm made? How long does sperm last? Can sperm count be improved? To learn more, we turned to the experts ahead. Welcome to Sperm 101. The Basics of Sperm Production The process of sperm production is known as spermatogenesis. It begins when the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces two hormones that are critical to the male reproductive system....
These programs are not only effective in improving students’ emotional intelligence, but SEL programs also prevent bullying and increase academic success. What’s more, integrating SEL into daily lesson plans helps students understand how to behave with their peers. But most importantly, students begin to realize that their emotional intelligence is just as important as their academic success. Emotional intelligence enables students to have positive interactions with others, to anticipate their feelings and to experience appropriate levels of empathy....
A recent multi-institutional study carried out by a team from the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), analyzed the effectiveness and side effects of two main classes of ADHD medication prescribed to preschool-age children. The research, published in JAMA, found that both classes of drugs have benefits, but suggests that prescribing decisions should be made based on the individual patient, due to different side effects....
Sudden vs. Gradual Weaning With sudden weaning, you may not have the time to prepare yourself and your child for the physical and emotional changes that you’re likely to experience. When your body doesn’t have a chance to adjust to the quick changes, weaning can be more difficult, even painful. Sudden weaning is the opposite of gradual weaning, a slow transition from breastfeeding to another source of nutrition. If you have the option, gradual weaning is recommended....
red spots or blisters on the palms of their hands and on their fingersred spots or blisters on the soles of their feet and on their toesulcers in a child’s mouth (especially their tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks) Other symptoms can include a fever, rash on the child’s buttocks and legs, and mild pain from the mouth ulcers. Are They Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease Symptoms? While it is often easy to diagnose a child with classic symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, there are other childhood infections that cause similar symptoms and not all cases of HFMD are so classic....
As your child matures, they will likely develop new questions or concerns about their disability. The way you approach these conversations will greatly influence how your child feels about themself and their potential. Acknowledge Your Child’s Disability Sometimes, guardians and parents avoid conversations about a child’s disability. They fear bringing up the subject will make their child feel bad or that it will cause a child to think they can’t succeed....
Before purchasing a play kitchen for your little one, we recommend taking measurements of where the play kitchen will be to ensure it fits properly in the space and for your child’s height. We looked over design, material, size, and value when reviewing products. Here are our top picks for play kitchens that will be a key ingredient in fun and learning. Price at time of publish: $180 The kitchen stands at about 32 inches tall, has a pretend telephone, and has plenty of storage and shelf space to stow away kitchen essentials....
“Look for shoes that are lightweight, have good support around the heel, and a wide toe box,” recommends Amanda Stovall, MD, an Illinois-based board-certified pediatrician. “Once children are old enough to be running and playing outside, look for shoes with a firmer sole that will be more protective.” Consider where your child will be wearing the slippers and if a hard or soft sole would work best. Also, take into account the lining, which should keep feet warm but not make them feel too hot....
Since soap, bubbles, and lotion will be covering your baby’s cute little body, look for natural ingredients that won’t irritate your baby’s skin. Also, consider items that don’t take up too much room, serve multiple purposes, or are easy to store away. We carefully considered ingredients, design, storage space, age recommendations, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best baby bath products for your little duckie. Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $8 Price at time of publish: $9 Designed for cleanliness, the clean water area holds fresh water for rinsing while dirty bathwater can flow out the side drain....
When you’re in the market for a baby stroller, you’ll want to consider if the stroller needs to be compatible with your child’s infant carrier. Factor in your family’s lifestyle, too, to determine if you need special wheels for rougher terrains, or any additional features to make traveling with kids easier. We carefully considered any age, height, and weight recommendations, design, ease of use and cleaning, material, and value when reviewing products....
When choosing, pay attention to water bottle size, material, and insulation—especially if your child will want to keep water cool enough to drink for hours on end. Safety is another important factor, according to Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, a pediatric feeding expert, “containers that have a screw-off lid, allowing the child to drink directly from the vessel, should have a wide opening to ensure that kids don’t stick their tongue inside the narrow necks of some bottles....
However, one of the biggest concerns families are facing again this year is COVID-19. Though many people are figuring out how to navigate their daily lives amid the pandemic, Halloween comes with a unique situation for parents to consider. It is important to figure out how to celebrate the holiday safely while still following CDC guidelines. Here is how parents and children can have a fun Halloween while keeping safety top-of-mind, according to three pediatricians....
Often referred to as the “boomerang generation,” this group of young people includes roughly one in three Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census. This means more parents are faced with their adult kids moving home. Not surprisingly, most parents are not prepared for this new phase in their life and have a host of questions about how to handle the situation....
AbdomenArmsBreastsButtocksHipsLower backThighs You probably already know about stretch marks occurring during pregnancy, but they can also occur during other phases of life or for different reasons. You may already have stretch marks and just never really noticed them before. You can get stretch marks any time you experience a change in weight or during a period of growth. The most frequent times to see stretch marks include: During puberty When you are pregnant During periods of significant weight gain...
“Most of the time, a knot in the umbilical cord is a benign thing,” says Pietro Bortoletto, MD, MSc, a reproductive endocrinologist and director of reproductive surgery at Boston IVF. “Some people even think that it is good luck to have a knot in the cord. In rare cases, however, a true knot can be associated with third trimester decreased fetal movement.” To help alleviate some of the concern about a true knot in your baby’s cord, we talked to experts in the field to get the facts about what a true knot is, how it forms, and what risks it poses....
