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We reached out to experts to help parents understand why this vaccine is needed for their little ones, what the trial data showed about the vaccine, what side effects to expect, and what to do if you have any concerns about getting your child vaccinated. What the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Means for Parents Approval of this vaccine means that 19 million children in the 6 months to 5-year-old age group now have some extra protection against COVID-19, points out Jonathan Blau, MD, FAAP, director of neonatology at Staten Island University Hospital....

Morgan is also frequently used as a girl’s name and is from the Old Welsh name, Morgen, meaning “sea-born,” and the Irish name Muirgen, meaning “born of the sea.” Morgan is currently more popular for girls than it is for boys in the U.S. But, with it’s Welsh roots and Celtic charm, the name Morgan is a versatile and not overly-used name well-suited to any gender. How Popular is the Name Morgan?...

This condition is called precocious puberty. Here’s what parents should know if a child begins puberty at a very young age. What Is Precocious Puberty? Typically, girls begin the process of puberty sometime between the ages of 8 and 13. The average American girl gets their period at age 12. Other puberty signs usually begin by around age 10 or 11. These are called secondary sex characteristics and include breast buds and pubic hair....

“It came to me that one of the ways we might be able to approach that effort would be to launch a television show,” Owens told Verywell Family. “People are watching videos all the time on social media, they’re very much into the digital realm. So I figured a TV show would work.” From that, “A World of Difference: Exploring Neurodiversity” was born in 2020. The show, which premieres its third season in September, uses a news magazine-style format featuring three segments that work together to educate families and loved ones of neurodivergent people on topics of neurodiversity while also uplifting their stories and voices....

Basic Strategies for Developmental Care There are many specific strategies that are part of developmental care. How Developmental Care Affects Your Preemie Using developmental care in NICUs may help babies grow and get well faster and promote brain development. Developmental care helps make the transition from womb to world a little bit easier for premature or sick infants. Developmental care has been shown to reduce long-term cognitive and behavioral problems and decrease mortality rates....

It is also the name given to a star that beams with sudden and increasing brightness after exploding with a burst of energy, making it a name fitting any child destined to make their mark on the world. How Popular Is the Name Nova? The name Nova first started being used in the 19th century. It had a slow rise in popularity, remaining in the bottom quarter of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States up through the late 1930s....

These worries are natural and shared by many parents who would prefer to breastfeed privately, rather than out and about among strangers. The old idea that there is safety in numbers applies to helping parents find some comfort the next time they’re tasked with having baby latch in a social setting. We spoke with parents from across the country to find out what helped them feel at ease with public breastfeeding and got their advice for others who have yet to gain that confidence....

After all, more than 50,000 crashes occur in parking lots and garages annually, resulting in more than 60,000 injuries and 500 deaths. However, crashes aren’t the only risk in a parking lot or garages. Potholes and cracks, debris, poor lighting, and ice are all risks for both parent and child. Parking Lot Dangers Even the safest of drivers on the road might let down their guard in a parking lot, thinking that they’re driving slowly enough to engage in risky behavior....

Zoonotic Diseases A zoonotic disease is an illness that an animal can give to a human. Different animals have different germs that they can pass on to make people sick. Some zoonotic diseases are mild and easily treated, but some can be dangerous especially for children, those with a weak immune system, and pregnant women. Here are a few of the infections animals can pass to humans. Salmonellosis Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection from salmonella....

If you were to start keeping track of exactly what you buy each week, you might realize that your daily morning coffee out is sucking way too much out of your income and decide to start making it at home. Or you might reconsider whether you really need to pay for all those channels you don’t watch, and decide to put that money towards a sleep consultant to help your infant sleep for longer stretches....

The majority of women were really relieved. Many had felt embarrassed by being shaved, or really disliked the painful, itchy experience of pubic hair growing back. The question is starting to come up again. But now women have begun to take the razors or wax strips into their own hands. Some women are choosing to have a bikini or Brazilian wax done prior to birth. This is also something that more women may be doing even when they are not pregnant and are simply continuing a practice started well before they got pregnant....

Regardless of the amount of time your child has spent in school or a school-like setting, second grade will inevitably bring some challenges. This is a great time to set up a quiet homework area if you haven’t done so already. Skills Your Second Grader Will Develop This general guideline lays out what you can expect to see in your second grader as they tackle math, reading, and other subjects this school year....

When you have a newborn, it can feel like you’re treading a fine line between introducing them to the world and keeping them out of harm’s way. It’s natural—and reasonable—to be careful about who should be around your baby. Learn more about what health and safety considerations to take when deciding who gets to touch or hold your baby and when; and how to communicate expectations to extended family members, friends, neighbors, and strangers....

Consider Your Toddler’s Behavior Another important consideration is your toddler’s behavior. If your child is able to sit still and quiet for longer periods of time, then they’re less likely to cause a disturbance at a funeral. If they are very active or difficult to distract when bored, however, you’ll probably want to book a sitter. It may be the case, though, that other children will be in attendance, or that it’s expected (culturally or otherwise) that children participate in ceremonies surrounding life and death....

If your skin feels extra sensitive, this is most likely just another change brought on by your pregnancy. In most cases, skin sensitivities are normal and nothing to worry about. Let’s break down the types of sensations your skin might experience, how to alleviate them, and when to see a doctor. Why Does Skin Feel Extra Sensitive During Pregnancy? Skin changes are very common in pregnancy. About 90% of pregnant people experience some type of skin change, whether it’s discoloration, stretch marks, or increased sensitivity....

New research should help calm some of those fears. It not only showed that sleep training worked, but it didn’t impact the parents’ bond with their babies. This study was conducted in collaboration with Nanit Lab, the research arm of Nanit—a company that makes high-tech baby monitors. The monitors use technology to help track the baby’s sleep and growth. In the study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, 2,090 Nanit users were surveyed about their experience with infant behavioral sleep interventions (BSIs)....

Another popular way for young children to express their emotions is to hit. While common for children in the 3 to 5 age group, hitting is not acceptable and the sooner your little one learns that the better off they will be. How to Respond When a Preschooler Hits While there are many long-term solutions to get a child to stop hitting, it is important to make sure you respond appropriately if you catch them in the act of hitting someone else, or if they hit you....