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Whether or not timeouts work can depend on a child’s personality and temperament, her age and stage of development, and how the timeouts are being used. Timeouts may be just the thing one child needs to calm down and think about his behavior; but for another child, they may set off screaming and emotional upset. If time outs cause more chaos and upset in your home and aren’t solving behavior problems, it may be time to start considering alternative child discipline strategies to steer your child’s behavior in the right direction....

If you receive a call like that, don’t panic. Instead, take swift action to ensure your child’s suspension becomes a valuable life lesson that discourages them from ever getting suspended again. Get the Whole Story Hearing your child got into a fight or that they were suspended from school may leave you too overwhelmed to listen. But it’s important to take a deep breath and try to really understand what happened....

Occasionally meconium stools will be passed while your baby is still in utero. As meconium passed prior to birth can indicate fetal distress, your birth team will monitor you more closely during labor to ensure your baby is tolerating labor. If this happens your baby may need extra attention at birth to ensure that the baby doesn’t inhale any meconium into the lungs. Inhaling meconium can lead to aspiration pneumonia....

As a result, it’s important for parents to understand how joint custody arrangements will impact the amount of child support they receive or are responsible for paying. A child custody lawyer can help you navigate these issues. While legal custody determinations don’t necessarily play a role in child support, physical custody agreements usually do. In fact, a big factor in how support is allocated is the number of nights children spend with each parent....

It’s unlikely that a fancy thermometer will help you get pregnant faster. The key to getting pregnant is timing sex for ovulation (if you aren’t facing infertility). You don’t need a special thermometer for that. On some BBT thermometers, the packaging boasts of accuracy to 1/100th of a degree. For example, the reading will give you 98.63 degrees F instead of only 98.6 F. However, to chart your BBT and predict ovulation, you don’t need this level of detail; all you need is an accurate reading to the tenth degree....

Many people associate hot flashes with menopause, but they can also occur during other times of hormonal fluctuations, such as pregnancy or postpartum. So, do not be alarmed if you are suddenly feeling hot or are breaking out in a sweat after having a baby! Research has found that 35% of women experience hot flashes during pregnancy, while 29% of women experience hot flashes after delivery. If you one of those, here is what you need to know....

When you consider the cost of some of this baby gear and the space it takes up in your home, it’s understandable to want to throw your hands up in frustration. And that does not even cover the process of trying to pack for a baby while traveling. This is where baby gear rentals come in. You can find several companies across the country that rent out products in an effort to streamline one aspect of parenting....

Many parents introduce iron-fortified cereal early on in the weaning process. While it’s true that iron is super important for babies, meat also contains plenty of iron. “Meat is a good source of protein and nutrients, including iron, for your baby,” says Preeti Parikh, MD, a board-certified, practicing pediatrician in New York City and executive medical director at GoodRx. You can safely feed your baby most kinds of unprocessed meat as soon as they are ready for solids....

Boys experience voice change during puberty, and the change can happen anywhere between the ages of 10 and 15. Typically, voice change begins somewhere around age 12 or 13, or during the middle school years, which can make the experience a tad embarrassing for the child. Why a Boy’s Voice Changes Voice change is a normal stage of puberty for boys, but it can be a bit of a mystery when it happens....

We’ve turned to the experts to learn about the origins of the term “special needs,” understand more about why the term is problematic, and what to say instead. Origins of the Term “Special Needs” While the exact origins of “special needs” are difficult to trace, it’s important to note that the phrase does not appear in several key legal documents in U.S. history. It is noticeably absent from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (IDEA) of 1965, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and 2014....

What’s Behind Your Child’s Procrastination? They don’t understand what’s expected: Children may put off chores, homework, or other duties simply because they don’t understand what it is they are supposed to do. When a child is unsure about their role or doesn’t have the skill set to tackle a job, they are not likely to want to take it on. If you assign your child a chore at home, be sure you take the time to show them exactly how to complete the responsibility and answer any questions your tween may have....

An HSG is a special kind of x-ray that involves administering an iodine dye via the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes, and then taking x-ray pictures. The test is intended to check the general uterine shape and to see if the fallopian tubes are clear. Check out any fertility forum online, and you’ll find women claiming they got pregnant one or two months after an HSG. Your doctor may even tell you that you’re more likely to conceive after this fertility test....

You’ll find crafty parents, expert home cooks, and parents that make it look easy—while also dishing on how you can, too. Some share confidences or analyze current events. Others let you see the often beautiful and very relatable cracks beneath the surface. Discover 10 of the best Asian American parent bloggers to follow. Whether you’re on the hunt for parents to inspire you, that you can relate to, recipes your kids will actually eat, ideas on how to balance it all, or simply to make you smile, we’ve got you covered....

It’s also a nice tradition to watch the same holiday favorites every season, because they’ll start to become part of your kids’ core memories. For years to come, these movies will always mean it’s that special time of year, and they will evoke memories of love and togetherness. If you’re in need of some movies to watch as a family this holiday season, look no further. Ahead, check out a list of some festive classics for all ages....

Where to Find Affordable Care Here are some places that you can look for locally to help you get prenatal care. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also known as Obamacare, this law passed in 2010 includes prenatal care as a covered benefit for the vast majority of health insurance plans. This says that women who have health insurance will have free coverage for their prenatal care. If you don’t have insurance, you may qualify for your state’s version of Medicaid (see below)....

An African baby’s birth is typically followed by a round of ceremonies and festivities to usher the new child into the world. Many of the names given at these ceremonies are indicative of the child’s place in the world. For example in Ghana, a baby boy born on a Friday will be named Kofi. In the Igbo tribe of Nigeria and some parts of West Africa, a firstborn girl is mandatorily named Ada....

While ancient, “pre-modern” Hebrew remains spoken in religious settings, “modern Hebrew” is the official language in Israel, where more than nine million people speak it fluently. Because of its Jewish origins, many Hebrew names are biblical. Below we’ve compiled a list of 50 popular Hebrew baby names to consider for your baby on the way. As you think about possible names, remember that many names are unisex and gender does not need to play a role in your decision....

Here are some of the most unique baby names for you to consider. Choosing a Unique Name for Your Child Here are some of the most popular unique names. AloraAndersBodeColterDallasEmersonJaxKadenceLorelaiZander Alora Origin: HebrewMeaning: A variation of the Hebrew name Eliora, meaning “the Lord is my light"Alternative Spellings & Variations: Allora, EloraFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Elora Danan from the 1988 fantasy film “Willow,” directed by Ron Howard.Peak Popularity: Alora didn’t break into the top 1,000 baby girl names in the U....

Consider researching the names of your ancestors. There might be some real gems already in your family. You can also check out this list of some of the cutest, sharpest, most wearable vintage names. Popular Vintage Names for Girls Ada Origin: Nigerian, IgboMeaning: First daughter Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adanna, Adaugo, Adaobi Famous Namesakes: Nigerian gospel singer Ada Ehi; Nigerian artist and poet Ada Uchechukwu; English writer and computer programmer Ada LovelacePeak Popularity: Ada is the 184th most popular girl’s name of 2020....

What do you do when you’re stuck without props? Let’s find your child some informal activities that use nothing more than your clothing, accessories, and whatever wits you have about you. If your child has a particularly short attention span or low tolerance for boredom, you may have to run through a whole string of these, but rest assured that the time will pass. Pass a Few Minutes These activities can pass the time without the need for props of any kind....