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Images By Tang Ming Tung Tries to find solutions to problems. Takes time to appreciate the little things. Is happy with what they have. Takes responsibility for their actions. Understands the need to listen to other people’s opinions and thoughts. Doesn’t complain often. Enjoys life. Give your child a piece of paper and a pencil and ask them the following questions, one at a time. (If your child is not yet able to write well, they can dictate her answers to you....

In fact, research has shown that couples typically experience an increase in conflict and a decrease in overall satisfaction when their first child is born. There are a number of factors that contribute to these feelings including adjustment to new roles and depleted resources like time, sleep, and money. While having a baby is a special time filled with wonder and awe, life with a newborn is incredibly stressful and full of unforeseen challenges along the way....

For instance, we know that, on average, girls first experience signs of puberty around 10.5 years of age. While this is important information, it’s also valuable to consider differences in pubertal development. Some girls experience puberty very early or very late. Psychologists have realized that either situation can have major consequences for the girl’s future. Which Individual Differences Does Your Tween Exhibit? Individual differences have been most often studied in the area of personality development....

Conception or ovulation date Date of your last period Measurements taken during an ultrasound Transfer date (if you had in vitro fertilization) Calculating Due Date Your due date is considered to be 40 weeks (280 days) after the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) or 38 weeks (266 days) after ovulation. Even if an early ultrasound is used to determine or shift your due date, it’s still based on the basic idea of a 280-day gestational period....

This pressure can be particularly stressful for students with learning disabilities, who may already feel overwhelmed by schoolwork demands. Stress reduction is another great benefit of planning. Breaking assignments into subtasks with timelines helps students feel less stressed because they are creating a manageable schedule for each task. Why Planners Can Help Students Learn Valuable Skills Any student, including those with learning or other disabilities, can experience difficulty with time management and organizational skills....

Yet, a child thrives when he knows what to expect—even if he doesn’t always like it. By creating a structured environment for your child, you can help him feel safe and secure, which is an essential component in preventing behavior problems. Why Structure Matters Creating structure in your child’s day is about establishing a regular routine. That may mean keeping wake up time, meals, snacks, and naps at the same time every day....

Being treated with gonadotropins Going through IVF treatment Having IUI treatment Giving yourself a subcutaneous injection is easier than you may think. The first couple of times you may be nervous. But before you know it, you’ll feel like a pro. You may have some medications that are given subcutaneously (for example, Gonal-F, Follistim, Lupron, and Ovidrel) and others that are intramuscular (like progesterone in oil). The instructions below are only for subcutaneous injection....

Bleeding and Perineal Care As with miscarriage and live birth, the lining of the uterus that had built up during your pregnancy must be shed. It’s not unusual for women to pass clots—some of them quite large—after a stillbirth. Keep in mind that clots should not be larger than a small plum. Anything larger could be a sign of a complication, like a small part of the placenta being retained in your uterus....

Teens may need professional counseling for behavior problems, emotional problems, mental health issues, substance abuse problems, stress, relationship difficulties, and traumatic experiences. The longer you wait to seek help, the worse your teen’s problems may become. It’s important to seek help as soon as you can. Learn about the warning signs that indicate it’s time to get help. Is It Just Normal Teen Behavior? It can be hard to tell if your teen is having serious problems or if her actions constitute normal teenage behavior....

“Quality friendships as a parent remove some of the uncertainty and self-blame that can come with this [parenting] role, moving us closer to a ‘we are in this together’ mindset,” says Caroline Adams, MEd, LPC, a professional counselor and a podcast host with Peanut. It can feel both comforting and validating to have friends who are available to vent or just drink coffee. But if you don’t feel like you have friends like that, it can feel like you are missing out....

How to Make Soap Flakes With Your Kids You can very easily make your own soap flakes. Here’s what you need: Bar soap of your choiceCheese graterA bowl to catch shavings All you have to do is grate the soap. Lay the soap flat on its widest side and grate using the side with the thin, slit openings. You will produce more soap flakes more efficiently than you would by using the side with small holes....

Mother-in-law relationships may get all the press, and the jokes, but mother-daughter conflict is all too common. Many times the root of the conflict is the mother whose heart does not recognize that a daughter is “grown.” When a mother fails to acknowledge her daughter’s adulthood, a family rift can occur. Family rifts that are not repaired can lead to grandparents being estranged from their grandchildren, once children are born....

Now the next step is planning your homeschool schedule—deciding when you and your kids will learn, when you’ll lunch, and when you’ll call it a day. But you also have to think beyond day-to-day planning and consider your long-range schedule. When will you cover fractions, or the life cycle of a butterfly throughout the year? Don’t stress—here’s how to break down your homeschool planning across the days, weeks, and months ahead, as well as what you need to meet your scheduling goals....

While some of this advice might be helpful, you may find yourself feeling awkward or uncomfortable, or even feeling obligated to listen to others talk to you about your pregnancy. Fortunately, there are ways to set healthy boundaries and things you can do to curb some of the unwanted opinions you receive from others. Remember, it is your pregnancy and it is your body, and you are in charge!...

But when you decide to start a family, the game changes. “The only guarantee is that children are not free,” says Christy Matzen, CFP, the director of financial planning at Zoe Financial. “Every child comes with unique expenses, so a savings account is crucial.” While love and care go a long way towards supporting and raising your little one, saving money is also critical to making sure your baby (and your family) are safe, nourished, and happy....

First, it’s important to make sure your child is ready to potty train. Then, focus on the potty training itself before worrying too much about their technique. You can let them try sitting or standing at the potty, but sitting can initially be easier. “I don’t really see [potty training boys] as much different than girls. It’s all about when the individual child is ready and when parents want to try to help foster the skill,” says Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD, a pediatrician at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics and an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai in New York City....

Further, a strong parent-child connection actually makes parenting easier, since children who feel more connected to their parents are more inclined to listen, help and follow directions. Children who feel connected also are more willing to talk to their parents about problems with friends or in school. Here are 10 ways to deepen bonds between parents and children. Let your kids see your silly side. Older kids enjoy cards, chess, and computer games, while younger ones have fun playing any game with parents....

When to Talk to the Coach Problems that might merit talking to the coach include a lack of playing time (only if it doesn’t line up with what you were led to believe prior to the season), favoritism, hazing or bullying among players, safety issues, a feeling that your child isn’t learning the skills he needs, or a worry that your child is discouraged or anxious. Or, you might simply feel like you need a check-in with the coach, similar to a parent-teacher conference....

There are two basic categories of zygosity when it comes to twins: identical (or monozygotic) and fraternal (or dizygotic). Identical twins aren’t just two individuals that look alike. They result from a single egg-sperm combination that split into two. Monozygotic multiples are similar because they share the same genetic origin. Fraternal twins are correctly described as dizygotic, the result of multiple egg-sperm combinations. Their genetic similarities are the same as any siblings born separately....