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Educators are working hard to prepare for the challenges the year ahead may bring. In order to get a better idea of what guiding students through those challenges may look like, we spoke to school guidance counselors, occupational therapists, and speech therapists about how they are preparing for the year to come. Kathleen Walls What Needs Do You Anticipate Students Having? Some students will feel anxious or overwhelmed about their reintegration into the classroom, meeting new peers, relearning expectations and regulations, and dealing with social nuances....

We all want to raise children who are kind, responsible, successful, and loving. Teaching kids to practice gratitude is one of the best ways to foster those qualities. Gratitude teaches humility and expands children’s worldview. And studies have shown that practicing gratitude can have positive effects on mental health. Let’s take a look at the benefits of teaching gratitude to our children, and how to infuse it into our lives over the Thanksgiving holiday....

When looking at “J” names, you’ll find a lot of really popular names from the last 100 years, like James, Jacob, and Johnathan, but there are also a number of more unique choices if you want to step outside the box when naming your new addition. And while a lot of “J” names have religious origins, there are options outside of this specification as well. Explore these options when deciding what to name your new baby....

But one thing is for sure: Any name you love will be the right name for your new little one. Get inspired by one of these names that starts with the letter “T”. Tabitha Origin: AramaicMeaning: Gazelle and graciousAlternative Spellings and Variations: TabathaFamous Namesakes: Author Stephen King’s wife is named Tabitha King.Peak Popularity: The most popular year for Tabitha was 1978. Tahani Origin: ArabicMeaning: Best wishesFamous Namesakes: Jameela Jamil played Tahani al Jamil on the hit NBC show “The Good Place....

Whether the name you pick is popular or rare, each gets wrapped in a story when you pick it based on a book that speaks to you. These bookish names might be that of an especially compelling character—or a silly, sweet, strong, adventurous, noble, or serious one. You might also choose the name of a beloved or inspiring author. Or you might just simply how it looks on the page....

Choosing a Norwegian name for your baby is a great way to pay homage to your Scandinavian roots. Even if your family doesn’t hail from Norway, one of these names might still be the perfect fit for your little one. Norwegian names tend to connote strength and virtue, like Hilda, which means battle, or Thor, the Old Norse god of strength, thunder, war, and storms. What are Norwegian Names? Norway’s unique history brought a variety of names to this country....

From powerlessness and anxiety to isolation and physical ailments, the consequences of bullying can run the gamut. But knowing how family members might be affected can help reduce the overall impact of bullying. Here are the top six ways families are impacted when another member of the family is bullied. Feelings of Powerlessness Because bullying is a choice that is made by the bully, there is very little that parents and other family members can do to control the situation....

Your Baby’s Development at 7 Weeks At 7 weeks, a baby is a little more than 1/3 of an inch long (about 1 centimeter). That’s about the size of a standard blueberry. Which Trimester? First trimester How Many Weeks to Go? 33 weeks Still so tiny, by the end of this week your baby-to-be will be about doubled the size of last week. Body systems and physical features continue to develop....

Nine-year-olds are maturing emotionally and becoming more cognitively advanced. They are continuing to grow taller and stronger and they may be mentally ready to excel in sports and other physical activities. But don’t be surprised when they suddenly become tired, moody, or change interests day-to-day. Age 9 can be a bit of a roller coaster, and we are here to help guide you through it. 9-Year-Old Language and Cognitive Milestones At 9 years old, you’ll continue to witness lots of language growth in your child as well as cognitive developments....

“Babies love to suck—it’s one of the reflexes they’re born with, plus sucking provides comfort for them,” says Sharon Mazel, a mom of four, parenting and pregnancy coach, and author of the upcoming book “Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year.” Mazel also points out the plethora of evidence reflecting that sucking on a pacifier during sleep reduces the risk of SIDS. But as your child gets older, pacifiers become less helpful and can start to interfere with their dental health and speech development....

Both anovulation and oligo-ovulation are types of ovulatory dysfunction. Ovulatory dysfunction is a common cause of female infertility. Up to 40% of infertile people with ovaries experience dysfunctional ovulation. Anovulation and Infertility When a couple is not experiencing infertility, the chances of conception are about 25% each month. However, even when ovulation happens normally, a couple is not guaranteed to conceive. When a person is anovulatory, they cannot get pregnant because there is no egg to be fertilized....

You may think to yourself about how difficult it would be if you were to have 25 third graders or even 40 high school students packed into one classroom at a time. If you are wondering why some schools choose to have so many students per class, the answer is money. Paying for more teachers and maintaining more classrooms can be very expensive. So expensive that it may not be the best use of the money school districts have available....

Is It Safe to Go Back to the Beach? Whether or not you should pack your flip flops and swimsuit and head to the beach depends on where you live, as well as the level of risk that is comfortable to you. “In some areas, we are still seeing increases in cases of COVID-19, and as a result, it’s actually best to avoid crowded places like the beach, when possible,” says Natasha Bhuyan, MD, a practicing family physician from Phoenix, Arizona....

Then, in February of 2021, she launched her “passion project,” an interior design business called Frenshe Interiors. And just a month later, on March 23, 2021, she welcomed her baby daughter, Jupiter Iris French. Her husband of seven years, Christopher French, is a composer, and a very hands-on dad. “He’s obsessed with her,” Tisdale says. “I mean, she’s the cutest thing ever, but it’s really cool to watch.” Tisdale has been open about everything from postpartum body image to choosing formula to feed her baby for her nearly 14 million Instagram followers....

Symptoms of Baby Acne Baby acne is temporary and typically develops within two to four weeks after an infant is born and lasts several days or weeks. In some cases, baby acne can last for several months. Symptoms of baby acne, which may be more pronounced when a baby is crying or fussy, include: Red pimplesRough, bumpy rashSmall white pustules or whiteheads Baby Acne vs. Infantile Acne If symptoms start at 3 to 6 months of age, this is known as infantile acne....

While BV can produce symptoms, some women with BV have no symptoms at all. Some studies have tied bacterial vaginosis to both first- and second-trimester miscarriage, as well as higher risk of preterm delivery. However, researchers are still examining how BV relates to miscarriage. Your gynecologist can test you for BV during your pelvic exam by taking a swab and testing it for the presence of bacteria. If you have BV, a vaginal cream-based antibiotic can help clear up any infection you may have....

Many people are familiar with standardized testing and developmental tests for school-aged children and older, but we have learned that detecting, and addressing developmental delays is important as soon as they are suspected —when a child is still an infant, toddler, or young child. Thankfully, there is specialized testing for this age group, called the Battelle Developmental Inventory. Battelle Developmental Inventory The Battelle Developmental Inventory is an assessment for infants and children through age seven years and eleven months....

Once your child has mastered a new behavior, rewards can be phased out and replaced with praise. There are many behaviors that respond well to a reward system. Here’s an overview of how to utilize reward systems for behavior change. New Behaviors New behaviors can take a while for kids to learn because they take practice. But, your child will learn a new skill or behavior faster when you use rewards as a discipline tool....

Prone and semi-prone birthing positions are more conducive to the use of instruments, such as forceps, stirrups, and vacuum extractors. Medications, including epidural anesthesia, are also easier to administer when someone is not in a squatting position. Under the right circumstances, squatting offers many benefits to someone who is in labor. Potential benefits of squatting to give birth include: For people who are giving birth for the first time, it can short the second stage of labor (pushing phase) Increases the pelvic diameter May decrease the need for interventions like forceps or vacuum deliveries Reduces the need for an episiotomy Shortens the depth of the birth canal Works with gravity to help bring the baby down...