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Parental abandonment is not limited to ​non-custodial parents, either. Sometimes parents with sole custody—even those who have fought hard in court to win child custody—have also been accused of abandoning their children. Why Do Parents Abandon? The most common question is, “How could a parent do that?” Sadly, parents who abandon their children often do so because they believe they are ill-equipped to provide the emotional and financial stability the child needs....

If your teen is sexually active, they might be afraid they have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, these bumps are completely normal and not a sign of infection (note that other types of bumps may be due to infection and need medical treatment) or uncleanliness. They are also not cancerous and are not precancerous lesions. While the condition is considered common, it is unclear exactly how many men have pearly penile papules, which are also called hirsuties papillaris genitalis or hirsutoid papillomas, or why they occur....

There are several possible reasons for this. For example, unlike traditional bullying—which is often limited to school and known bullies—cyberbullying can occur at any time, day or night, and be perpetrated by anonymous sources. This makes it more relentless and, often, more cruel. Even the type of victimization may impact the severity of its consequences. For instance, one study found that online pictures and posts were more damaging than harassment received through text messaging or phone calls....

Charting a child’s height, weight, and head circumference over time also allows doctors and parents to see if a child is gaining weight more quickly than they are adding inches, or vice versa—signs that they may be on track to becoming overweight or aren’t eating as much as they should. It is not the actual percentile number that is important. What your child’s pediatrician is tracking is how your child’s growth is changing over time....

Here’s how to spot telltale symptoms, as well as how to treat diaper rash. How It Happens Several factors may increase your infant’s risk of developing a diaper rash, including: Having frequent stools or diarrheaNot being kept clean and dryWearing too-tight diapers that rub the skinTeething, which causes extra saliva to be passed through the gutHaving had thrush, a yeast infection in the mouthTaking antibiotics (or if you’re breastfeeding and on antibiotics, they can pass through your breast milk to your baby)...

What Is Snapchat? Snapchat allows users can send time-limited photos that might be embarrassing or just silly without a significant fear that an image will find its way to other social media sites where it might live forever. With Snapchat, teens have a way to interact that feels authentic and fun. It’s meant to be low-pressure and low-stakes. This sense of freedom and low consequences can encourage kids to send more questionable pictures than they normally might....

In fact, there are more than 50,000 posts under the hashtag #JUUL on Instagram alone not to mention the countless YouTube videos and tweets. Plus, JUULs have a sleek, USB-like design, which not only makes them attractive to young users but also easier to hide from adults, while discreetly taking puffs whenever they want. Clearly, JUUL has taken on a life of its own with people now referring to using one as “JUULing” (pronounced “jewel-ing”) rather than vaping....

If any of this matches your experience, you are far from alone, says Jocelyn Bermudez, IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant and one of the hosts of The Snarky Boob Queens. “This is a very common situation,” Bermudez assures. “We sometimes call this the ‘slacker boob phenomenon,’ where one breast is a normal/overproducer and the other has a lower production.” Many breastfeeding parents are uncomfortable and concerned about feeling “lopsided,” says Bermudez, but this is usually just a cosmetic issue....

But what happens if your child breaks a bone, gets stung by a bee, or is having an asthma attack? Is it still safe to seek emergency medical care for non-COVID-19 issues? The key is knowing what level of care your child needs—whether it’s from the emergency room, urgent care, or a call to the pediatrician—and then responding appropriately. Here are some general guidelines. Minor Medical Issues For the most part, it’s probably best to avoid urgent care and doctor’s offices if you can....

Purpose of Test Certain hormones increase during pregnancy, transferring valuable nutrients from the mother to the baby so that the fetus develops and grows. Other hormones block the action of insulin, ensuring that the mother herself does not develop low blood sugar. To compensate, the mother’s insulin levels rise. If her insulin levels cannot increase sufficiently, rising blood sugar levels will eventually result in gestational diabetes. Untreated, gestational diabetes can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby....

Getting this pattern on your own chart can lead to hopes for a positive pregnancy test—and even a sudden awareness of other possible early pregnancy symptoms. Some questions people have about triphasic BBT charts include: How much of this excitement is justified?How can you spot a triphasic chart? What causes this pattern to occur, theoretically speaking?Is it a reliable pregnancy sign? Overview First, it would be helpful to define biphasic....

It is important to introduce some healthy fats into their developing palate. Full-fat foods play an important role in brain development, along with helping your baby absorb vital nutrients and aiding in hormone production. But not all fats are safe for babies under age one. Cow’s milk, for example, is not recommended. Milk may impede iron absorption and it is difficult for babies to digest, among other issues. This does not apply to everything made of cow’s milk, however....

It may be that in your twenties, having kids later felt right… but once you got to your mid-30s, never feels more acceptable. Or you may decide at 30 that now is the right time, but after encountering infertility, end up in the later category (possibly due to fertility treatment bills getting out of hand, or needing a break) or even never (as you seek closure). There are few easy answers to this complicated question....

Before potty training, a child needs to master several important skills, such as being able to sense that they need to poop and then hold it until they reach the toilet; being able to verbalize the need to go to the bathroom to an adult; and being able to undress and redress in order to use the bathroom. If your child is not ready yet, it is best to wait until they are....

Through these recordings, viewers discover what these 13 people did to Hannah. Their wrongdoings involve everything from bullying, sharing compromising photos, and failing to stand up for her, to starting rumors and even sexual assault. But some psychiatrists and suicide prevention experts caution that the popular Netflix series may do more harm than good. Their biggest concern is that the movie will increase the number of teen suicides because there is some evidence that suicide is contagious....

It Makes Sense Financially For some families, finances play a big part in the decision to have one parent stay at home. Childcare is expensive. Depending on your earning potential, paying for daycare or a nanny can eat up almost every dollar of your paycheck. When comparing your salary to the costs of childcare, be sure to include all the extraneous fees involved, such as gas and your work wardrobe, as well as the time and energy it takes you to transport your child to daycare....

In addition, as of December 2022, the FDA has authorized updated bivalent boosters from Pfizer and Moderna for everyone ages 6 months and older. These boosters provide protection against both the Omicron variant and the original strain of the virus. From birth until the age of 18, the majority of kids in the U.S. follow a standard vaccination schedule that protects against a host of debilitating and potentially deadly diseases, including polio, meningitis, and measles....

Questions run through your mind about how to tell your boss and your coworkers. You wonder if they will share in your excitement or feel resentful and burdened by your changing needs. In addition, you will have questions about how to plan your maternity leave as well as answer the uncomfortable questions. The good thing is, you have nine months to get things in place. Before you run to the office to share your good news, take some time to learn about what your rights are as a pregnant employee....

Consider a Stocked Home Rental Hotels are always an option, but also consider booking a home rental through a website such as VRBO, AirBnB, or HomeToGo. “A stocked kitchen means that these rentals will carry all of the provisions you may need, including kitchen equipment, coffee, tea and oils needed to prepare meals. All you have to do is pop into a nearby shop to get your ingredients,” says Nancy Atkinson, former chief travel officer for TripActions....