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Gather information about a task Link information for ideas they already know and understand Perceive the logic involved in solving problems Learn problem-solving steps Tap into nonverbal reasoning skills Understand relationships between concepts Learn information and store it for later recall Why Multisensory Techniques Are Important for Students With LDs Students with LDs typically have learning differences in one or more areas of reading, writing, math, listening comprehension, and expressive language....

Happy kids have a skill set that allows them to enjoy long-term happiness in life. They’re able to pass up instant gratification in an effort to reach their goals. You can help your kids develop those skills by adopting healthy, lifelong habits. Here are 10 ways to raise happy kids. Studies show scents associated with nature, like pine trees, cut grass, and lavender can boost your child’s mood. So you might encourage your child to read a book outside or do their homework on the porch just to give him an instant boost in happiness....

While in many ways life has slowly returned to normal, new surges and variants can set off a new round of pandemic stress. If your child is continuing to experience stress related to the pandemic, you can help alleviate those feelings. Here’s how to identify your child’s emotions, address their fears, and help them manage stress. Coping with and healing from the pandemic is an ongoing process and kids need the support of their parents and caregivers....

Although pregnancy is a good time to delegate chores when you can (you need your rest!), nine months is a long time to go without vacuuming and scrubbing. There are a few new rules to follow while housekeeping to keep you and your baby safe. Avoid Fumes Avoid using harsh, abrasive chemicals. Try your hand at some green cleaning instead. This will protect you in pregnancy, but also prepare you for a shift in how you care for your home without harsh chemicals once your baby is born....

I also worried about my own kids here in the U.S. I knew that even if I tried to shield them, they would hear about what was happening. I wanted to make sure they weren’t too scared by the stories and images being shown on TV and social media. I was particularly concerned about my fourth-grader, who is a sensitive soul, not to mention a history whiz and geography expert....

Why hCG Is Important When an embryo forms, it begins making hCG, which facilitates the production of other important pregnancy hormones like progesterone and estrogen. This causes the lining of the uterus to thicken and increase its blood supply, so it can receive the embryo and feed it after implantation. The correct balance of these essential hormones is key for a healthy pregnancy and development of your baby. Pregnancy Tests Home pregnancy tests work by finding hCG in the urine....

A person’s executive functioning skills make it possible for them to live, work, and learn with an appropriate level of independence and competence for their age. Executive functioning allows people to access information, think about solutions, and implement those solutions. What Is Executive Functioning? Because executive functioning is a theory and not a fully defined, documented, and verified phenomenon, psychologists have differing opinions about which mental processes are involved. However, the following list contains functions that are often included in this category....

On the flip side, kids who are typically lower in mood, a little irritable, and often dissatisfied are slower eaters. But they also have a bigger appetite and will eat in response to things in their environment, not just when they are hungry. Both of these behaviors have previously been linked to childhood obesity. In a new study published in Pediatric Obesity, researchers have found a link between child temperament and eating behaviors....

Rice Sock A rice sock is very simple and just what it sounds like, it’s a sock filled with plain rice. The rice sock is heated in the microwave and becomes a really great heating pad. In labor it can be used on your back, aching muscles in your arms or legs, to warm you up, or even to help with some pubic bone pain as that baby is coming down into your pelvis....

Constipation in Breastfed Babies Babies who are breastfed can often go several days without a bowel movement. Even though their stool is soft, it may seem like they have many days of no stool followed by a “blow-out.” For an older infant or child, going 5 or 6 days without a bowel movement would usually be a problem. In an exclusively breastfed baby who is gaining weight normally, however, this behavior is usually normal....

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water Does bottled water have any benefits over tap water besides being convenient? Not really. It isn’t safer or healthier. In fact, in some cases, the bottled water that you buy is simply the tap water from a major city that goes through a filtration process before it is put into all of those little plastic bottles. If you don’t like the taste of your tap water, which is another reason people often use for drinking bottled water, then consider getting an inexpensive water filter for your tap....

“Our top priority at UPPAbaby is the safety of children,” the company said in a statement. “We conduct extensive testing to ensure UPPAbaby products meet all global industry and regulatory standards. Despite passing all tests and meeting all standards, UPPAbaby received one report about the all-terrain RIDGE stroller.” 14,000 UPPAbaby Strollers Recalled UPPAbaby cites an opening in the stroller’s rear disc brakes which can be potentially hazardous if a child who is not in the stroller gets their fingertip caught while the stroller is in use....

Plus, many people find that experiencing a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy can lead to a range of emotions. If you have recently experienced a miscarriage you may feel angry, sad, hopeless, and so much more. Everyone processes the grief that follows a miscarriage differently. No matter what you are feeling, though, your feelings are valid and deserve to be acknowledged. But can you experience postpartum depression after a miscarriage?...

Isaiah comes from the Hebrew phrase “yesha’yahu,” meaning “God saves.” It was the name of an Old Testament prophet, whose words are preserved in the biblical Book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. How Popular Is the Name Isaiah? Although it has been in use for thousands of years, the name Isaiah has become more popular in the U.S. in recent decades. It was among the top 100 boy names in America for the first time in 1996 and ranked as number 71 that year....

She and her husband Matt had their first baby Gardner Ann six months ago, and for Johnson Overby, it’s been a dream. “I tried to prepare my husband who hasn’t been around a lot of babies. I kept saying this is going to be really tough,” she says. “But we got the easiest baby I’ve ever experienced.” Here, she talks about giving up wedding photography, incorporating her baby into her lifestyle, postpartum anxiety, and more....

Patients and Families Provide Insight Researchers with Cardiff University and the University of Hertfordshire conducted the study via an online survey. The goal was to gain insight into the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors and their family members. Distributed via social media platforms, the anonymous questionnaire collected information from adults ages 18 and older. Of the respondents, 735 participants had been diagnosed with COVID-19, 571 people were their partners, and 164 participants were family members....

Coercing a two-year-old child to wear a face-covering in public can be a hassle. But a recent recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics asserts that it’s worth the struggle, stating, “The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly endorses the use of safe and effective infection control procedures to protect children. For COVID-19, effective infection control and prevention requires the use of a cloth face covering.” New AAP Recommendation The organization encourages parents to teach kids proper mask-wearing and hand sanitization techniques, rather than assuming their toddlers are too young to be included in such safety measures....

For most of us, those late nights (and late mornings!) become a thing of the past once kids enter the picture, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still find fun and meaningful ways to usher in the new year. Celebrating New Year’s as a family can have all the trappings of what many of us value about this holiday. It can be a time to reflect, take stock of our lives—and of course, let loose and celebrate....