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You might make your purchase from a registry for an easy solution. But in the absence of a registry—or if you’re just looking to personalize your contribution—our list includes some of the best baby shower gifts you can give, whether you’re looking for practical or sentimental picks. Natasha Burgert, MD, a Philips partner pediatrician based in Kansas, explains that the best gifts are “simple, interchangeable, and long lasting.” And ultimately, the best baby shower gifts are ones your guest of honor can really use....

Twelve-year-olds can be picky, and they’re likely pretty aware of what is trendy and cool among their group of friends. Our list has a wide variety of options, so you’re sure to find something that they’ll actually enjoy and want to use often. We carefully considered age recommendations, safety, design, ease of use, ease of assembly, material, sizing, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for 12-year-old boys (that won’t make them roll their eyes)....

Our inside sources and a team of avid shopping editors and writers have helped us gather intel on the very best Cyber Week sales that are still happening. The trick is that you need to act fast, because at these prices, we’re seeing many of these products selling out. The list below was true at the time of publication, but things are changing faster than we can update it, so click through as soon as you can....

Consider your child’s age and readiness before you transition to ensure they’re truly ready for the switch. You’ll also want to think about the different materials of sippy cups, like glass, plastic, or stainless steel. Certain materials may break more easily or be harder to clean than others. We carefully looked over material, design, value, ease of cleaning, and age recommendations when reviewing products. From silicone and stainless steel options to straw cups, we’ve rounded up the best sippy cups for your growing baby....

When determining features for your playhouse, sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. Lacey Fisher LPC-S, RPT-S, a registered play therapist based in Texas, tells Verywell Family, “Any playhouse can have some toys added to it that will encourage imaginative play, but there is no need to get too many toys. In fact, too many toys can be overwhelming for some children so smaller amounts can be sufficient.” Other important features to consider are smooth surfaces that won’t cause pinching, scraping, splinters and if the playhouse can stand up to the climate it will be in....

Math Terms From A to Z A is for addend: An addend is one of the numbers that will be added in an addition problem. In the problem 3 + 5 = 8, 3 and 5 are addends. B is for brackets: Brackets are symbols used in algebra that are square [ ], round ( ), curly { }, or angled < >. They are used to offset pieces of complicated equations so your child will go through the correct order of operations to solve the problem....

Our list of the best diaper deals narrows down the options so that you can choose a wallet-friendly solution that meets the needs of you and your baby—and the number of diaper changes you’re going to do—keeping you both happy and free from tears. From eco-friendly to ultra-absorbent, these diaper deals are priced right to fit any budget (and bottom). Read on for all our best finds that you can shop today....

To varying degrees, most kids across the country (and the world) spent significant chunks of time doing school from home. Research and anecdotal reports tell us that many kids faced significant challenges. We don’t yet fully know what the lasting impacts of distance learning may be. However, ongoing research offers insights on what the effects of learning via a computer at home may be for various groups of students....

What Are Nonverbal Skills? Nonverbal tasks may involve concepts such as: Concrete or abstract ideas Internalized language-based reasoning Internalized reasoning without language Nonverbal tasks involve skills like: Performing visual analogiesRecognizing causal relationships in pictured situationsRecognizing visual sequences and remembering themUnderstanding the meaning of visual information and recognizing relationships between visual concepts Nonverbal Intelligence as Common Sense In school, nonverbal intelligence enables students to analyze and solve complex problems without relying upon or being limited by language abilities....

Good Sources of Vitamin E for Kids Most kids can get all of the vitamin E they need from foods, including foods naturally high in vitamin E as well as foods that are fortified with vitamin E. For instance, an ounce of sunflower seeds provides 7.4 mg—the entire recommended daily amount for 4 to 8 year olds. The National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements offers a great information sheet on the daily recommendations of vitamin E for each age group....

But what happens when your baby is born prematurely or needs special care in the NICU? All of this quickly fades away, and you are often left feeling alone and afraid. The first days in the NICU are nothing short of terrifying with the unknown, the what-ifs, and the confusion about what is yet to come. You have so many questions, and your family and friends are often left with just as many....

Aside from skin cancer, pregnant people have a number of other risks to consider if they spend too much time in the sun. These include everything from burning more easily to becoming dehydrated and depleting folic acid stores. Sunbathing Risks When you are pregnant, the increased hormone levels coursing through your body cause your skin to become more sensitive and burn more easily. Your pigment-producing cells are in overdrive, causing your skin to be more susceptible to discoloration when exposed to the sun’s UV rays....

Reasons for Collecting and Freezing Breast Milk Women express their breast milk for many reasons. When you collect expressed breast milk correctly, you can freeze and store it for six months or even longer. You may choose to pump and freeze your breast milk if: You are returning to work or school, but you would like your child to continue to receive your breast milk. You need to relieve the pain and swelling of breast engorgement....

Anyone who has ever sat over a small white disk filled with their urine, praying for a certain result will tell you, emotions play a big part in pregnancy testing. Here are some tips to help you deal with reading the test, regardless of your emotions. Use First-Morning Urine First-morning urine actually has more of the hormone (hCG) that the test is looking for. This makes it more likely to get an accurate test reading....

However, parents don’t need to depend only on one single source to get these nutrients. There are other dairy products, aside from liquid milk, like cheese, yogurt, kefir, and others. There are also calcium and vitamin D fortified dairy alternatives. So, depending on allergies, preferences, and access, you may include many different sources of these nutrients in your child’s diet. How Much Calcium Do Toddlers Need? The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for calcium is 700mg for children ages 1-3....

So the next time you gather a group of kids in a wide-open space, play tag! Many of these games and variations were inspired by Playworks, a nonprofit organization that helps schools foster physically active, social, healthy play. Band-Aid Tag There is no “it” in this tag game! All players can tag and be tagged. When a player is tagged, they put a hand on the spot where they were tagged—that’s the “Band-Aid....

Most of the research on video games thus far has focused on their negative effects. For example, video games have been linked to anti-social and aggressive behavior. Other studies have found that there is no connection between the two. But thus far, there has not been much research on the connection between video games and cognitive performance. A study from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that playing video games might boost kids’ working memory and impulse control—though that doesn’t mean they have a green light to play as much as they want!...

When a Child ​May Need to Take Vitamins According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, healthy children should be able to get the recommended daily allowances of all of the vitamins and minerals they need from their diet. But some children don’t eat “a normal, well-balanced diet.” If you think your child may need a vitamin supplement, talk to your doctor first, especially if your child: Is a very picky eater (multivitamin and mineral supplement) Is missing out on one or more food groups such as vegetables or meat (multivitamin) Doesn’t drink enough milk or eat other dairy products (vitamin D and calcium) Drinks too much milk and not enough other foods (iron) Consumes a vegan diet (may need vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and zinc if they don’t consume enough through fortified foods) Consumes a lot of junk food (multivitamin and mineral supplement) Doesn’t drink fluoridated water (fluoride) Has a medical condition, such as short bowel syndrome, malabsorption, or cystic fibrosis, that could lead to problems absorbing vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat (multivitamin and/or mineral supplements) Is taking certain anti-seizure medications (vitamin D) Is on a restricted diet due to multiple food allergies or a medical condition...

Various tests are done during each trimester, including a nuchal translucency screening. A nuchal translucency screening test is typically done during the first trimester between weeks 11 and 13. Some people opt to have prenatal screening tests, while others do not. This is a personal decision and one that should be made after collecting the information about what each test does and how it may fit into your decision-making. If you’re not sure about a test, talk it over with your partner, prenatal care provider, or a genetic counselor....

Some people who menstruate and who have fertility problems experience a short luteal phase. In some studies, recurrent miscarriage (miscarrying two or more times in a row) has also been associated with a luteal phase that is shorter than normal. However, other research has shown mixed results. When problems occur during the luteal phase it is sometimes referred to as a luteal phase defect. However, some people have a short luteal phase and normal fertility, making the possible connection between luteal phase length and fertility unclear....