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Through a variety of songs, activities, and simple memorization, you can teach your preschooler the months of the year. As the year goes on, and the months are emphasized, your preschooler will begin to better understand how they work and how everything falls into place. Try a Calendar Even if your preschooler isn’t reading just yet, they can still begin to understand how a calendar functions and eventually recognize the names of the months....

Menstruation is just one part of a woman’s menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is a series of hormonal and physical changes that prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, the body resets itself to prepare for another attempt at becoming pregnant. Too Early, Too Late or Just Right? Timing is everything to parents. Did she get her period too early? It is a problem that she hasn’t gotten it yet?...

There are so many types of cloth diapers on the market at varying costs from flats and prefolds to fitted and pocket to all-in-ones and all-in-twos. You will likely use multiple types rather than a single style for your baby, and you’ll want to make sure the material is durable and easy to clean. Once you are familiar and well-stocked with all the cloth diapering essentials, they will be easy to use or switch between disposable diapers for trips, daycare, or life on the go....

Water tables aren’t just for fun either, they can also be educational. Kristin Morency Goldman, senior communications specialist at The Toy Association, calls water tables “early science wrapped in summer fun.” While keeping kids cool, they help introduce early physics concepts through splashing and flowing water. “Parents and caregivers can ask children to make a prediction if an object will sink or float. Invite toddlers to fill, dump, and count cups of water," she says....

When hunting down the perfect gift, it’s important to consider your budget, her lifestyle, and her needs to select the right gift. We carefully looked over usefulness, design, value, and any additional features when reviewing products. Here are the best Mother’s Day gifts to celebrate the moms in your life. Cramps, knots, and tension are no match for this little device that packs a lot of power. Easy to charge, the Theragun Mini has a 150-minute battery life, so mom can keep this in the car, at her desk, or anywhere she needs some relief....

Regardless of where you use the step stool, there are a couple of safety reminders to follow. “Always place step stools on the ground to avoid falls,” says Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, pediatrician, author of “The Working Mom Blueprint,” and founder of Modern Mommy Doc. “They should never be placed on an elevated surface.” To ensure the safety of everyone who uses the step stool, check the manufacturer’s weight recommendations and age requirements....

Whether you decide to keep one as a memorable keepsake to look back on or as an easy way to record your medical history, keeping a pregnancy journal should be easy, fun, and joyful. “A pregnancy journal is a beautiful, simple way to acknowledge the process and honor the good, the interesting, and memorable moments of pregnancy,” says Jennifer Jolorte Doro, certified doula, lactation counselor, clinical nutritionist, and co-founder/chief culinary officer at Chiyo....

Baby carriers come in the form of wraps, slings, and the basic front pack/pouch. Picking the right one depends on a dad’s preferences, how they plan to use the carrier, and for how long. Important features to look for are breathable fabrics, lumbar support, extra padding, and durability. We researched the most popular options from leading brands with these features in mind. Here are the best baby carriers for dad based on his and baby’s needs....

“I always prefer a child to get their nutrition through whole foods, fruits, and vegetables,” says Muhammad Khan, MD, MPH, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. “However, I know there are instances where supplementation is necessary.” Such instances include: extremely picky eaters, children who are not growing well, children who follow strict vegan diets, or children who have dietary restrictions due to allergies. If your child falls into any of the above categories, a multivitamin may help fill nutritional gaps and ensure they are meeting their nutrition needs....

Look for a pillow that fits comfortably around your torso and that provides support and comfortability for both you and your baby. We carefully considered sizes, shapes, support, overall design, material, ease of cleaning, and value when reviewing products. We’ve rounded up the best nursing pillows to accommodate an array of breastfeeding positions. The ​slipcovers come in a variety of colors and prints, and both covers and pillows are machine washable....

Glass baby bottles are also a great alternative because they are naturally free of chemicals. “Despite the ban on BPA in infant feeding bottles, the AAP continues to recommend the use of alternatives to plastic, when possible, due to concerns of other lesser talked about harmful chemicals leaching from plastic—even those that don’t contain BPA,” explains Cindy Scott, RD, CLC. Consider the various sizes and packages glass baby bottles come in, usually 4-ounce or 8-ounce and a 3- or 6-pack....

Read on to find out more about what reading volunteers do and how you can become one yourself. What Reading Volunteers Do Reading volunteers work with elementary school-age children to promote reading. They may read books to children, listen to children read aloud, or distribute books to school children. Reading volunteers may read to a whole class of children, to a small group, or be assigned a child to read to one-on-one....

Prior to granting benefits, any government office will inquire as to whether you’re receiving child support from the child’s mother or father. If not, they will make every effort to collect child support from the parent, in order to recoup some of the expenses which would otherwise be paid by the government. In addition, the government will also seek reimbursement directly from the parent whose name is on the birth certificate, or from the person identified as the other parent by the individual seeking government assistance....

People assigned male at birth are equally as affected by infertility as people assigned female at birth. Evaluating male fertility health can be the first step toward a successful and healthy pregnancy. The Myth of Male Fertility Because the discussion around fertility has historically focused on women, men are often either left out of the conversation or feel that infertility does not apply to them. “Male factor infertility is actually quite common, and certainly a lot more common than people realize,” says fertility specialist Sanaz Ghazal, MD, co-founder of RISE Fertility....

This can be a little difficult when you don’t know why your child is throwing a tantrum—especially if they are at an age where they are still learning to communicate effectively. Tantrums range in intensity from quietly crying to screaming and kicking. They are most common between the ages of 1 and 3. A tantrum could last from 3 to 15 minutes and can sometimes be concerning. But in most cases, they are nothing to worry about and will pass quickly....

The common cold is caused by viruses and can vary in terms of severity. Coughs can last up to two weeks, so while the illness may linger, you can generally manage your child’s symptoms on your own if no complications arise. Children with coughs should be encouraged to rest and stay hydrated. Learn more about the most effective at-home cough remedies you can use, as well as signs your child may need to visit the doctor....

The average child gets his first baby tooth at age 6 months and then gets three to four new teeth every three to four months. This continues until the second molars erupt at about age 2 to 2.5 years, at which time your child should have all 20 baby teeth. When Do Permanent Teeth Come In? Once he does start losing his teeth, the pattern will seem like a reverse of how these baby teeth came in....

Pros & Cons As a virtual therapy practice, Thriveworks is on a mission to address the challenge of finding a trustworthy therapist who fits potential patients’ unique criteria. To accomplish this, it offers an intuitive interface that allows users to to filter, select, and book sessions with therapists all in one place. I booked a therapy session for my 11-year-old daughter to evaluate Thriveworks’ children’s therapy services. We also surveyed 105 users of 55 online therapy companies to see how Thriveworks stacks up against the competition....

Your doctor may order a transvaginal ultrasound for a variety of purposes, including early pregnancy confirmation and due date calculation. The test is not dangerous for you or your fetus. Learn more about transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy. What Is a Transvaginal Ultrasound? This type of ultrasound is an internal examination and is done transvaginally, which means “through the vagina.” Regular or transabdominal ultrasounds use different, larger “wands” (technically called transducers) that rest on the top of the abdomen, while a transvaginal procedure is performed by inserting a wand a few inches into the vagina....

In December 2022, the FDA extended the authorization for these boosters to kids between 6 months and 4 years old. If your child completed the Moderna primary series (two shots) at least two months ago, they can get a Moderna bivalent booster.If they are still in the process of getting their three Pfizer primary series shots, the third one will be a bivalent booster.If they have completed the three-shot Pfizer series, they do not need a booster yet....