Here are seven messages you shouldn’t give to your teen. 1. Never Give up on Your Dreams While it’s important to have dreams, you shouldn’t imply walking away from a dream is the same as being a quitter. Sometimes, you have to let go of one dream to make room for new dreams. If your child hasn’t been drafted by the NFL by the time he turns 45, it’s likely time to give up that dream....
Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and causes of painful gas and bloating during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as some tips on how to find relief and when to call the doctor. What Is Pregnancy Gas? Everyone gets and passes gas. Your body makes gas as the natural bacteria in your stomach and intestines break down the food that you eat during digestion. You also bring air into your body by swallowing it when you eat, drink, laugh, breathe, and talk....
Nutrition Tips for Breastfeeding Moms It isn’t always easy to get all the nutrition that you need. When you’re a mom, whether you have a newborn or toddler, you’re busy and tired. Plus, if you don’t have much help, it can be tough to take care of all you have to do in a day. The thought of cooking healthy meals and taking care of yourself can easily fall by the wayside....
1. “You act just like your mother!” Telling your child his misbehavior reminds you of someone else – whether it’s the other parent or some other person whose behavior you don’t appreciate – isn’t helpful. Even comparisons that are meant to be a little more positive, like “Why can’t you sit at the table quietly like your sister does?” can be downright damaging. Honor your child’s unique spirit and make it clear that he’s his own person....
Details of the Study Researchers at the University of Delaware studied 48 local youth, ages 6 to 12 years old. The participants were placed in two separate groups. One group took part in swimming, an aerobic activity. The other group engaged in CrossFit, an anaerobic (non-aerobic) activity. Each group was subjected to the same type of testing. They were shown pictures and provided with a vocabulary word to explain what they were seeing....
These kinds of feelings are perfectly normal. In many ways, you have been living on emotional tenterhooks, faced with challenges and disappointments that have gradually whittled away at your confidence and sense of certainty. Even though you’ve finally achieved what you’ve been longing for, you may still have doubts and fears you can’t entirely dispel. Don’t beat yourself up about this. Accept your feelings and take the time to examine where these feelings are coming from....
“As a team of fellow mothers, we are deeply saddened to hear of the two incidents mentioned in the CPSC press release,” says Tiffany Chiu, the founder of Otteroo, in a statement posted on the company’s website. “No parent should ever have to go through what they experienced.” Still, the company is standing by its product. The CPSC says Otteroo is refusing to agree to a formal recall. “We believe the CPSC is wrong—when used with proper care and attention, Otteroo is perfectly safe, and it is well-understood that infants should not be left unattended when in or near water (Otteroo or not),” Chiu’s statement says....
The conversation usually concludes with one of two anecdotes. Either they will attempt to connect with you by sharing that their sister’s brother-in-law’s cousin’s niece’s nephew’s uncle had twins. Or, they will make a statement that will really set your teeth on edge. Want to see a twin mom’s blood boil? Watch her reaction when a stranger (or worse, a friend!) makes the claim that having two children close in age is “just like having twins....
Once you realize that these diseases, like measles, flu, and meningococcal meningitis, etc., might in the best case scenario just keep you out of school for a few weeks, but can also tragically be deadly, you will hopefully encourage them to catch up on all of their vaccines. Your Teen and Vaccines You probably shouldn’t just assume that they have already had all of their immunizations just because they were attending public or private high school....
Still, egg donation is not for everyone. You should first make sure you understand what is involved. To start with, the process takes weeks of commitment. You will need to feel comfortable having many medical procedures, some of which come with potentially serious risks. Getting through the egg donor approval process can be emotionally taxing in itself. While it is by no means comprehensive, the following will give you an idea of what’s involved in donating your eggs....
To cope with these negative consequences, some kids even resort to self-harming behaviors like cutting or burning themselves. Here’s everything you need to know about self-harm and the connection to bullying. What Is Self-Harm? When most people think of self-harm or self-injury, they think of cutting. But according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, anytime someone deliberately hurts themself, this is considered self-harm. Some kids resort to burning themselves, pulling out their hair, or picking at wounds....
If you are suffering from seasonal allergies, and have symptoms like a runny nose, or scratchy throat, you might be wondering if it’s safe to take a medication like Zyrtec while breastfeeding. “There are many trials and research showing that Zyrtec (cetirizine) is safe for nursing moms and has no impact on the baby,” says Cristina Gordon, a certified lactation consultant at BaeBee Mama. “Zyrtec is the preferred allergy medication when breastfeeding....
You can feel free to keep your appointment on the books because it is most likely safe for you to bleach your hair during pregnancy. While it’s suggested you wait until the second trimester, there’s nothing stopping you so long as your healthcare provider is on board. We tapped experts to find out what you need to know about bleaching your hair when pregnant. Hair-Bleaching While Pregnant Not much research has been done on using hair dye while pregnant, but it is generally considered safe because only a small amount gets absorbed into your skin during the dying process....
