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Students are typically evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine if they have an orthopedic impairment that will interfere with their academic progress. Medical professionals may also observe the child in the classroom to get a sense of potential problems the student will face. Orthopedic Impairment Children may be born with an orthopedic impairment or they may acquire it at some point in life. Hereditary, congenital, and environmental factors can play a role in causing orthopedic impairments that affect the normal functioning of the bones, joints, or muscles....

Grab the scissors and cut those items out of the pages. Together you’ll make a customized flashcard as you learn the letter and its sound. Kids will have the visual of the word, such as alligator, along with the letter you’re studying. The lesson continues at home when your child makes their own alphabet book with their pictures. The activity never gets old and can be used to capture a field trip, vacation, or regular day with mom or dad through their eyes....

Recovery From an Early Miscarriage With a very early miscarriage, the physical part of the miscarriage will be like a heavy menstrual period. Your vaginal bleeding may have clots, and you may experience stronger than normal cramping. Check with your doctor for a recommended painkiller. The bleeding should not remain heavy longer than a few days and will most likely stop entirely within two weeks. Physically, you will probably feel normal fairly soon after the bleeding stops....

The best part: The kids will be outside, enjoying fresh air, having fun and getting exercise, all while celebrating your child’s special day. Planning Your Obstacle Course Birthday Party Your first step is to find an outdoor space. It should be in an area that is big enough to set up a few relay races and allows the kids to run around safely. If your backyard is not large enough, contact your local park and get a permit to host the birthday party there....

The growing number of cyberbullying incidents, combined with public shaming, sexting and a variety of other online perils, suggests that the answer is no. Instead, technology use has at times become a free-for-all online. Kids roast one another, make inappropriate posts and sometimes show a lack of judgment. In fact, according to a Norton Online Family Report, nearly 62% of children worldwide have had a negative experience online. Meanwhile, four out of ten of those experiences have involved something serious like cyberbullying or being contacted by a stranger....

There are several benefits to delaying the baby’s first bath, and you may reconsider when you would like it to happen after learning about the advantages of waiting. (Much of the research on bathing newborns is related to the preterm or low birth weight baby.) Babies Are Born With a Natural Skin Protectant In utero, babies are protected from their watery environment by a special substance called vernix, found on their skin....

This study is just another of many factors contributing to the ever-widening gap in education between children in high and low socioeconomic situations. The Study Researchers analyzed 26 different schools in 4 regions of the United States, tracking 3rd- and 5th-grade students in all socioeconomic environments. The teachers filled out behavioral assessments for students in their classrooms, and researchers used live observations as well during recess. Researchers were analyzing the type and quality of equipment, cleanliness of the play space, a diversity of activities available, and even how involved the adults were with children, which helped minimize conflict between students as well....

Types of Accidents The umbilical cord contains one vein and two arteries and is responsible for supplying the baby with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta. Accidents can occur when the cord is either damaged, ruptured, or compressed. When this happens, the oxygen supply can be severely impaired. Unless the problem is quickly resolved, asphyxiation, brain damage, and even death can result. Accidents are typically related to an umbilical cord abnormality, problems with the pregnancy, the random disruption of the blood supply, or a combination of events....

And of course, many teens wait until the last minute. But gathering poster board, craft supplies, or equipment the night before the science fair isn’t likely to turn out well. Start talking to your child early about narrowing down the types of science fair projects that interest them the most. If you can get them excited about it, they’ll only invest more time and energy into creating an impressive project....

How Often to Breastfeed Newborns So you realize you might need to wake your baby for feedings, but how often? If you have a freshly born baby who is still below their birth weight, it is very important that you breastfeed them often. Many lactation consultants will advise that you aim to feed at least 10 to 12 times in a 24 hour period. Another way to think of it is to nurse about every 2 hours during the day with no longer than 4 hour stretches at night....

Holiday shopping, and getting gifts for all the friends and family on your list, are stressful, but there’s an added panic many parents feel when thinking about giving a gift to their child’s teacher. Do you get them a gift? What should you get? Should you buy something or make something? Are gift cards acceptable? It’s a lot to decide and it can feel like a lot of pressure—so we’ve tapped teachers, parents, and an etiquette expert to guide you on your teacher gift-giving decisions....

If you’re deciding on possible enrichment activities for your child, be sure to ask for your tween’s input and opinions, and try to avoid taking on too many activities at one time. That can lead to burnout and activity fatigue. If your child is just beginning middle school, it might be wise to wait a few weeks into the school year before signing your preteen up for any extra activities or sports....

The trickier question becomes, what about second-time parents? Are there any benefits for them in a childbirth class? While this question hasn’t been addressed by science to my knowledge, I can answer it both as an educator and as a student. My answer is a resounding yes! The reason I think that childbirth classes are beneficial for people who have already had a child or already had classes is multi-faceted....

There is no one set of uniform regulations or mandates on lockdown drills, and requirements for what school districts should implement vary from state to state. In general, though, school lockdown drills involve teaching children and adults how to barricade themselves in classrooms and hide from an armed and violent intruder. States that have laws mandating lockdown drills in schools, such as Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and New Jersey, require schools to conduct a set number of lockdown and/or evacuation drills a year....

Drones can be very entertaining and educational STEM-focused toys that will keep your kids active and playing outside. Drones can also be expensive, have a steep learning curve, and come with some serious safety guidelines that always need to be followed. We analyzed dozens of options on the market and spoke to two experts to find the best options. Here are the best drones for kids. The DJI Mini kit includes an app that provides tips, lessons, comprehensive tutorials, and access to an engaging flight school....

Your kids would be much better off learning to avoid those types of high-calorie, high-fat foods and instead enjoying foods that are high in fiber, low in fat, and have calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals. Instead of giving their kids an unpeeled whole apple or a cut up ​a whole apple, parents often give kids peeled apples, applesauce, or apple juice as alternatives. Peeling the apple makes it lose about half of its fiber, and applesauce is also much lower in fiber than a whole apple and has more sugar and calories....

No matter how often you’ll need one, you’ll want to purchase a snow suit that’s well-made and durable enough to do the job of keeping your kiddo warm, cozy, and mobile. We carefully considered design, material, sizing and age recommendations, and value when reviewing products. Here are our top picks for kids’ snow suits for every budget and need. The Pink Platinum Snowmobile Snowsuit earned our top spot because it’s affordable and will keep kiddos warm in the most freezing temperatures....

Check out gifts that can be personalized with a special touch that Dad will remember forever. Consider gifts that are high in quality but don’t sacrifice your budget in the process. We carefully considered design, lifestyle, personalization, ease of use, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best first Father’s Day gift ideas to make any dad feel loved and appreciated. We named the Yeti Rambler Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler our top pick because this 20-ounce rambler is everything you would want in a travel mug....

“Opt for a book that has a variety of pregnancy-related topics with resources so you can refer to it along your journey,” explains Gina Charles, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She also recommends seeking out books that are supported by evidence-based studies and written by credentialed experts in the field to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date. It doesn’t matter if this is your first, second, or third pregnancy—there are books for a wide variety of needs....

When searching for developmental toys for babies, it’s important to review the age guidelines to make sure the toy you choose is safe and suitable for little ones. Appropriate baby toys should be nontoxic, with no small parts or pieces, or other choking hazards. It’s also important to consider that babies learn by exploring toys with their mouths, and experimenting by grabbing, shaking, and dropping objects. To find the best developmental toys for babies, we considered each toy for safety, sturdiness, developmental milestones, and types of play....