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However, due to some safety and efficacy concerns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has limited access to the vaccine and recommends getting either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over the J&J except under certain circumstances. According to the CDC, the J&J vaccine should only be considered for select groups including those who had a severe reaction after an mRNA vaccine dose or have limited access to the mRNA vaccine options....

During your pregnancy, you will likely have at least one or two routine ultrasounds. You may have more if your doctor thinks they are indicated. Except in certain circumstances, prenatal ultrasounds are not done specifically just to check on the fetal sex. Remember, a healthy baby is your ultimate goal and the real reason for prenatal ultrasound is to help make sure you achieve that goal. Here is what that ultrasound may look like at different stages when you’re carrying a boy....

Here, we’ll get some advice from physicians who see kids in the emergency room every day. They’ll answer questions on what kind of symptoms necessitate immediate care, how to handle your child’s emergency while you are home, and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital. Please note this article should not replace professional medical advice. When in doubt, reach out to your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider, and in an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911....

To determine an appropriate bedtime, look at your morning schedule and subtract 10 hours from your child’s wake-up time. While an 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. bedtime may seem impossible, you can get there. Tips for Helping Your Child Get to Sleep Without Trouble Here are some tips to help your child get to sleep faster for a full night’s rest. Make Sleep a Family Priority It will be hard for him to wind down if there is a lot of adult activity going on lately....

Consistency means purposely choosing how you are going to engage with or respond to your child. The key is not varying that intention and practice over time. For example, choosing not to yell and to calm yourself down before responding to your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kid. Consistency in structure, rules, and routines provides limits and boundaries for children. These help them to organize and integrate information and gain an understanding of how the world works and how they should behave....

Why Gifted Children Are Prone to Existential Depression While it is not uncommon for people to experience existential depression at times of transition or after a traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one or a natural disaster, gifted people may suffer from it spontaneously. In other words, they may experience existential depression without an apparent triggering event. Gifted people of all ages have unique traits that may make them vulnerable to this form of depression....

Social Exclusion As Bullying Social exclusion is one form of relational aggression, a subtle and indirect type of bullying that is often used by girls against other girls. Social exclusion is the act of rejecting someone from interpersonal interactions. The victim may be left out of invitations to parties, not allowed to eat lunch with a group, or completely shunned. Social exclusion can also happen when unpleasant rumors are spread about the victim, through social media and in real life....

Worldwide, we have seen COVID-19 affect far fewer children than adults. Similarly, those children who do experience COVID-19 generally have much milder symptoms and are less likely to experience a severe COVID-19 infection. A recent review published in the journal BMJ Archives of Disease in Childhood has compiled a list of potential reasons behind this phenomenon. Researchers reviewed both protective mechanisms in children, as well as factors that specifically put adults at higher risk....

Schedules Make Potty Training Easier By the time your toddler arrives at their classroom, a potty training schedule is probably already in place. In most toddler child care settings, there’s an activity change every 15 to 30 minutes with little variation. While the bathroom door is usually left open, scheduled potty breaks and diaper changes take place throughout the day. Expectations vs. Requests Another thing that most caregivers learn in Toddler Behavior 101 is that you can get a toddler to comply a lot faster and more often if you phrase requests properly....

Research suggests that who can and can’t eat during labor can be determined on a case-by-case basis rather than enforcing a blanket policy. Those laboring people who are able to get oral nutrition should still know the best food and drink guidelines available. Why Can’t You Eat While in Labor? You may be asked not to eat once your labor has begun to reduce the possibility of aspirating. If you are put under anesthesia during your labor, you may be at risk of breathing in small bits of food, which can lead to problems such as pneumonia....

“It is definitely not uncommon for women to start snoring when becoming pregnant,” says Salome Masghati, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN based in Maryland. Here, discover why many people start snoring during pregnancy, how to reduce it, and how to tell if your snoring is a sign of something more serious. Why Do Pregnant People Snore More? The increased likelihood of snoring during pregnancy is primarily due to the hormonal changes that support the growth of your baby....

Understanding what’s happening to children in China (who went into quarantine earlier than kids in the United States) can help American parents be more proactive about addressing mental health issues. Mental Illness Symptoms Among Children in China Researchers surveyed 1,784 children in the Hubei province of China to assess their mental health following shutdowns caused by the pandemic. The students, who ranged from second graders to sixth graders, were asked questions related to their fears of contracting COVID-19, as well as any symptoms related to depression and anxiety....

If your child says “everyone is doing it,” they may be correct. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t serious consequences. Let’s look at strategies you can use to limit your teen’s screen time and how it can benefit your whole family. The New Norm The majority of screen hours are spent “media multitasking,” meaning teens are using more than one medium at a time—like watching TV and scrolling through social media simultaneously....

Names inspired by things that grow and bloom help connect us to the natural world. Flower and plant names can evoke a sense of innocence, simplicity, and reverence for nature. With the wide range of botanical names to choose from, there is sure to be a classic, unique, modern, bold, or creative moniker to suit your taste. Popular Flower and Plant Baby Names for Girls Learn more about the meanings, origin, and popularity of flower and plant-related baby names for girls....

From physical altercations to rumors and gossip, bullying can have lasting effects on an educational environment. As a result, preventing school bullying is extremely important for educators. Here are 17 ways you can create a safe and positive environment for all your students. Remember, kids who bully are opportunists. They know where the teachers are most of the time and will wait until the coast is clear to target another student....

Your Baby’s Development at 26 Weeks At 26 weeks, a baby is almost 9 1/4 inches (23.4 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of the buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is about 13 inches (33.3 centimeters) from the top of the head to the heel (crown-heel length). This week, baby weighs just about 32 ounces or 2 pounds (902 grams). Which Trimester? Second trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

Determining which type of discipline is right for your family should be a personal choice based on your temperament, your child’s temperament, and your family’s discipline philosophies. There isn’t a single type of discipline that will work for all kids or all families and in every situation. It’s likely that you might take an eclectic approach, where you use a few different techniques from each type of discipline. Learn more about different types of discipline and how to use them....

Parents have been wearing their babies for centuries, but if you’re a first-time parent, it may be all new to you. Learn more about the hows and whys of baby-wearing. 1. There Are Many Ways to Wear a Baby It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you first look into baby carriers, wraps, and slings. There are many different brands and companies and styles all claiming to be “the best,” and often a single wrap, for example, can be tied in multiple ways to reposition the baby....

The latter is where you’ll find a trio of three primary languages: Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. While both Scottish and Irish Gaelic languages technically come from the same lineage, each has their own dialect and vocabulary. Below we’ve rounded up 50 Gaelic boys and girls names that come from both. Ailsa Origin: Gaelic, ScottishMeaning: Elf victoryFamous Namesakes: Scottish economist Ailsa McKayPeak Popularity: The name Ailsa isn’t very popular in the United States, but is quite common in Scotland....

But on the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find teens who are really busy. They’re taking extra classes at school, working part-time jobs, playing sports, and maintaining hectic after-school schedules with little to no extra time. It’s important to find just the right balance for your teen. You want them to be busy enough that they don’t have time to get mixed up with the wrong crowd, yet you want to make sure they’re not so bored that they start looking for trouble....