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As the weeks go on, breastfeeding should become more comfortable. Of course, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, the tenderness gets worse, and your nipples can become painfully sore. Unfortunately, ​sore nipples are a common problem of breastfeeding. However, often with slight adjustments in breastfeeding positions and latch, you can alleviate sore nipples while breastfeeding. Sore nipples can develop for many reasons including a poor breastfeeding latch, not using a breast pump correctly, or an infection....

Kids need to flex their boundary-pushing muscles now, and sometimes challenge you and disagree with you so that they can assert their individuality more and more as they grow. Your mission—and as a parent, you’ve already chosen to accept it—is to teach kids how to test their limits respectfully, without being angry or defiant, and to know that ultimately, you, the parent, are in charge. Why Children Need Boundaries There are many reasons why it’s important for children to have boundaries....

“Ask yourself, what is my number one job as a parent?” suggests Becky Kennedy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and author of the upcoming book “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.” “My number one job is to keep my child safe,” she adds. “Safety is really the foundation for everything else.” With that, Dr. Becky suggests letting safety guide your feelings above all else. What will make you feel safe?...

By spoiling your child, you could be making things worse for your child in the long run. Below are a few ways you can put a stop to your own parenting behavior, as well as help your child become more responsible, resilient, and productive. Here’s how to stop spoiling your tween and raise a happy, confident, and self-assured older child. Demand Your Child Contribute There are no excuses now. By tweenhood, your child is old enough to help with chores and other household duties, such as making dinner or watching younger siblings while you’re busy or running quick errands....

Of course, these one-word answers are not good fodder for a healthy discussion. If this happens to you, it is time to get creative when it comes to asking your kids about their day. Doing so will help you have a more meaningful conversation and cultivate deeper connections. Here’s how you can get a better response to the age-old question “How was your day?” Ask Open-Ended Questions Aim to ask general, open-ended questions to get your child thinking and responding more freely....

As such, many of us are looking to reframe certain traditional holidays that might not honestly represent all perspectives and experiences. Columbus Day is one example of this. The holiday celebrates Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, but for many of us, it represents the unjust, forceful colonization of the Indigenous American people. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that often serves as an alternative to Columbus Day. It honors the lives and cultures of indigenous Americans and seeks to educate the American public about a piece of history that many of us were not accurately taught in school....

Virtual lactation support has been available since before the pandemic; the Women’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has had it since 2018. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, these options expanded as many hospitals and clinics quickly put programs in place to meet new parents’ needs. “Virtual lactation support was essential during the pandemic because breastfeeding can be really hard, especially during the first few weeks to months after giving birth,” says Jessica Madden, MD, IBCLC, a pediatrician and international board-certified lactation consultant who is the medical director at Aeroflow Breastpumps....

Petersen has been involved with Gunner & Lux from the beginning. He helped Riley, now 11, collect the vintage jewelry she used to make her first pieces for the lemonade stand. Before launching the business, he wore a lot of hats. Petersen was a Target executive, opened a luxury car wash, and even worked in real estate. About two and a half years after Riley started her business, he quit his job to run Gunner & Lux full-time with the support of his husband, William....

Although preemies get sick more often than other children, parents can follow a few simple steps to keep their baby healthy. Wash Hands Often Washing your hands is the best and most important way to keep your premature baby healthy. Hand washing removes the germs that you come into contact with as you go about your daily activities. Wash your hands whenever they get soiled and after every diaper change or a trip to the bathroom....

The findings also suggest that school-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are only slightly more likely to have attention disorders, disturbed sleep, or lower grades, and are no more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. The Study Screen use is more prevalent than ever. In 2020, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry noted that on average, children ages 8 to 12 in the U....

Kwanzaa, which is celebrated between December 26 and January 1, is a wonderful holiday to observe with your children, extended relatives, and friends. It’s all about family togetherness, learning about family roots, and celebrating cultural history. The celebrations feature lots of fun things that kids of all ages will enjoy, including abundant feasts, storytelling, dancing, crafts, and, of course, family time. About Kwanzaa Dr. Maulana Karenga, the department chair of Africana Studies at California State University, founded the holiday in 1966 as a way to celebrate and share important aspects of pan-African culture and African-American life, including heritage, community, family, justice, foods, and nature....

It’s often seen in babies whose families have no history of the condition, and in 90 percent of cases, laryngomalacia resolves on its own when the infant is 18 to 20 months old. When the condition does not resolve, or in severe cases where an infant has trouble with breathing and eating, surgery or medication might be necessary. Causes It is not known what causes laryngomalacia. It’s hypothesized that there might be a neurological or anatomical factor involved, but more research needs to be done....

Lightning crotch is not a medical term, but many doctors and healthcare professionals recognize it as a common, uncomfortable, but generally harmless symptom of pregnancy. The condition is not considered serious unless it is accompanied by other more concerning symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, contractions, fever, or dizziness. As a standalone symptom, lightning crotch also isn’t a sign of impending labor. Thankfully, the symptoms of lightning crotch are usually brief and experienced infrequently....

It can be a bit scary to find out that your baby might be big, and you may worry about what it’s like to carry and deliver a large baby. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, treatment, prevention, and complications of having a big baby. Fetal Macrosomia The average newborn weighs around 7 to 7½ pounds (3200 grams 3400 grams), with most full-term newborns weighing between 5 pounds 11 ounces and 8 pounds 6 ounces (2600 grams to 3800 grams)....

Types of NK Cells Despite their negative-sounding name, natural killer cells are not the enemy. They are an essential part of the immune system. Natural killer cells vary depending on where they are in the body and their molecular make-up. Slight molecular variations can make a big difference in how the cells act. Peripheral Natural Killer Cells Natural killer cells that circulate in the bloodstream are known as peripheral natural killer cells, or pNK....

The fear of the unknown was so real for our family in 2020, and I’m sure many of you can relate. As a wife and mother of two school-aged girls, the anxiety I felt was at times almost unbearable. The fear often manifested itself into physical symptoms that made me question whether I was sick myself. What tempered the fear was my family. My husband was my rock. My girls were amazing with the way they handled remote school....

Obesity is not just the result of poor eating habits and a lack of exercise. While those elements can play a role, there is a whole list of genetic, physiological, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that also may contribute. A child is diagnosed with obesity if their body mass index (BMI) is at or above the 95th percentile when compared with other children of the same age and sex. They are considered overweight if their BMI is between the 85th and 95th percentile....