Child Support Statistics in the U.S. Every few years, the U.S. Census Bureau releases a report titled Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support. It’s based on data from the most recent Census Bureau figures and attempts to create an accurate snapshot of: How many single parents have a child support order in place (either formal or informal) How much money is actually received How much money is owed...
A rudimentary horn is an underdeveloped “horn” on one side of the unicornuate uterus. About 75% of people with a unicornuate uterus have a rudimentary horn. The rudimentary horn may or may not be connected with the rest of the uterus and vagina. If it is, it is called a “communicating horn.” Signs and Symptoms A unicornuate uterus is congenital, meaning it is present from birth. Yet many people are unaware they have the condition until they become pregnant and the uterus is seen on ultrasound....
Things to Bring to Your Prenatal Check-Ups Here are a few suggestions of what to bring to your prenatal appointments: Your Medical History Be sure to bring your complete medical history information to your first prenatal appointment. Records from your previous pregnancies, surgeries, or anything you think your doctor or midwife might want. If this is not your first prenatal visit then be sure to let your practitioner know if anything has changed in your medical history since your last appointment....
History of Kegels Invented by American gynecologist Arnold Kegel in the 1940s as a nonsurgical treatment for incontinence, the exercise has become a first-line treatment for urinary stress incontinence; vaginal, bladder, or uterine prolapse (sagging); and other pelvic health concerns. Additionally, Kegels can also be used to prevent these issues, which is why many healthy women, especially in mid-life and later are encouraged by their doctors and other health professionals to perform them regularly....
Kids learn a number of new things in 4th grade, both socially and academically. Just as the formation of cliques begins to increase and complicate your child’s social life, the academic ante is upped as well, requiring your child to not only be responsible for their own work, but to learn how to work in groups as well. This year is typically the genesis of the too-heavy backpack, as each subject in 4th grade usually has its own book and notebook....
Who Is a Stay-at-Home Mom? The basic definition of a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is someone who stays home to raise her children and manage her household. She may have one child or several children, and they can range in ages from newborn all the way up to teenagers in high school. The modern-day definition of a stay-at-home mom is someone who may or may not have left the workforce to stay home and raise her children....
Any intercourse position that gets sperm near the cervix (or vagina, for that matter) can get you pregnant. Sperm will swim up the reproductive tract with or without the help of gravity. Positions to get pregnant may include: Man on top, woman on bottom (aka “missionary position”)Woman on top, man on bottomSide-by-side"Doggy style," or rear-entryEdge of the bedRight angle sex That said, if the woman is lying on her back when ejaculation occurs, that may possibly improve the chances of conception....
Types of Milk Although most caregivers think of cow’s milk when they hear the word “milk,” there is now a wide variety of beverages that go by that name. The nutrition of the different types of milk varies greatly. The different types of “milk” that kids might drink include: Cow’s milk (including whole, 2%, 1%, fat-free/skim, and flavored, such as chocolate milk) Dairy alternatives (such as rice, almond, soy, coconut, cashew, hemp, and oat) Goat’s milk...
Unfortunately, many parents are quick to drive their kids to school after they’ve missed the bus. But, giving him a free ride will only teach your child that missing the bus is a good idea. Whether he wants to arrive at school late, or he doesn’t want to get ready on time, becoming his chauffeur rewards him for missing the bus. It’s important to give him consequences that will motivate him to get on the bus next time....
In fact, more than 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property in the last year and more than 1 in 7 kids were electronically bullied through such things a social media and texting; and, far too often, administrators and teachers are powerless to stop it. Because kids who bully tend to be opportunists, they target other students when the risks of being caught are very low....
When you first put your swaddled-up little one to bed, it may have looked a little strange to see them lying in the middle of their bare mattress. But as the nights turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, you probably got used to it. At some point, you might start to wonder when you should introduce a pillow. “All kids develop at different rates, and for some, a pillow might still pose a suffocation risk before age 2,” says Po-Chang Hsu, MD, a medical content expert at Sleeping Ocean....
Those sorts of comments leave many parents feeling uncomfortable and uncertain about how to respond. But the way you respond to those sorts of phrases makes a big difference in how your daughter feels about herself. What to Do If Your Teen Says She’s Fat If your daughter says she’s fat, here are some things you can do. Validate Her Feelings Saying things like, “Oh no you’re not,” or “Stop that,” won’t change the way your daughter views herself....
Where can I take my 18-month-old to see if he’s gifted? It certainly looks like you have a gifted toddler on your hands. Gifted children do usually hit developmental milestones earlier than other children. It’s not unusual for parents of young gifted children to want to know if their child is gifted and what to do about it. Parents with children who reach developmental milestones early often want to know where to get their child tested for giftedness....
Defining Downward Comparisons Downward comparisons are one type of social comparison or an assessment of how we measure up against our peers. When we make downward comparisons, we judge ourselves against people who are less skilled or fortunate than ourselves. For instance, a tween who is struggling in soccer might compare himself to the worst player on the team and think, “Well at least I can block better than he can....
Skip ahead several weeks or a few short months, though, and the happy feeling might be gone as you watch your toddler trying to scale every piece of furniture or vertical structure in their path. Welcome to the world of parenting a climbing toddler, be it ever so frantic. Climbing is an important stage in the development of gross motor skills, but it can be hard behavior for parents to manage....
Why Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Matter Studies have shown that empathy is an essential life skill. Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (E.Q.)—defined as being able to understand one’s own feelings and the feelings of others as well as being able to control one’s own emotions and exercise self-control—is thought to be more important for success in life than I.Q., or intelligence quotient. Research has shown that empathy is essential to building healthy and happy relationships with family and friends and to doing well at work (and for kids, in school)....
But some school departments are recognizing that those punishments don’t necessarily change students’ behavior in the long run. Instead, the key to better behavior isn’t about punishment at all. Several school departments in Baltimore, Maryland replaced traditional discipline with meditation programs. Rather than being sent to the principal’s office for misbehavior, children are taught to practice mindfulness skills. And the results have been remarkable. What Happened When Patterson High School Introduced Meditation Patterson High School, a public high school in Baltimore, began the Mindful Moment program in the 2013-2014 school year....
What Grades Reflect While we may all want our children to get good grades, we should ask ourselves what grades mean and what exactly it is that they reflect. What grades ought to reflect is how much a child has learned and in most cases, that is what they show. Looking at it another way, though, grades may just reflect what a child knows. The difference is that if grades reflect what a child knows rather than what a child has learned, a child can get straight A’s without having learned anything....
Benefits of Blocks: Even the simplest set of blocks contains the seeds of imagination, creation, and destruction. Your toddler will enjoy stacking a tower of blocks as high as possible and then watching what happens when they knock them down. This is one way that toddlers develop fine motor skills and explore concepts like early math, geometry, problem-solving, and cause and effect. After they figure out the blocks’ properties - size, weight, shape, and stability level - it won’t be long before they’re building cities complete with roadways and bridges....
Christmas crafts are a wonderful way to engage with your children, make memories, and create new traditions. Crafts also boost kids’ creativity and fine motor skills. Plus, these projects often make festive decorations or gifts that can be enjoyed throughout the holiday. Below, we asked a variety of crafty bloggers to share inspiring Christmas crafts to try at home. Glittery Paper Bag Star This paper bag star project turns simple supplies into a beautiful, festive decoration, says talented painter and mother of three Katie Sevigny....
