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A recent study published in Sleep Medicine may offer comfort to parents who are struggling to develop a sleep routine with their babies. What the Study Found Researchers recruited 44 6-month-old babies who were tracked for two weeks and learned that their sleeping patterns varied weekly, sometimes daily. All told, 72% of the babies showed erratic sleep behaviors for the two weeks. Most did not even sleep for six straight hours half of the two weeks....

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration filled with hope, renewal, and time with family. So, if you are looking for a few relevant movies to share with your family this season, you won’t have to look far. Our carefully curated list of the best Hanukkah movies ranges from silly and serious to educational and inspirational, and everything in between. You are sure to find something for your littlest viewers—and even for those hard-to-please teens—so start planning out your family’s Hanukkah movie fest now....

Dish out kisses and hugs to the little ones. For your teens, you might have to settle for a high-five as you pass them in the hall. Your spouse or partner needs affection, too. Take the time to gather as a family early in the morning or before bed to share your thanks. This is a good way to show kids how to be thankful and it makes everyone consciously think of new reasons to be thankful every day....

Because of this rule of thumb, many couples wonder if they have to try to get pregnant for a whole year before they would be able to tell if there is a problem. However, there’s no need to wait if you suspect you’re having trouble getting pregnant. Here are some questions you and your partner can consider if you think you might be dealing with infertility. If you answer yes to any of these questions, talk to your doctor....

While it is true that intervention by teachers, administrators, or parents is needed to make bullying cease, a target of bullying still has control over their reaction and they do not have to embrace victim thinking. Instead, if they focus on taking back the power in their life, the healing from bullying will move at a much quicker pace. Here are 15 strategies your child can use to regain a sense of control over their life....

Scavenger hunts are adaptable—they can be done in the house, at campgrounds, around the neighborhood, or just about anywhere else. Plus. they are an easy, creative, affordable, and adaptable activity that both kids and adults enjoy. Read on to discover 35 of the best scavenger hunt for your family to try indoors and out. What Is a Scavenger Hunt? A scavenger hunt starts with a place or series of locations in which players search for hidden objects....

Your pre-kid days probably feel like ancient history now, and priorities have shifted to keeping track of bowel movements and showering more than once a week. Life isn’t exactly worse than those pre-kid days—just different. Having children brings a lot of new challenges, but at the same time, those sweet coos, smiles, and giggles make it all worth it. Kids teach us to have fun again, remind us to laugh, and bring out the best versions of ourselves....

Token economy reward systems are a behavior modification tool that can be a little tricky to use at first. If you’re not familiar with this type of reward system, handing out tokens and finding the right rewards can seem daunting. But it’s well worth the effort. If you stick with it, you’ll likely see a lot of positive results. Here’s how you can overcome some of the biggest problems parents encounter with token economy systems....

Most parents might assume that a target of bullying would instead have empathy for others and not inflict pain on those who are more vulnerable. But this is not always the case. Here is what you need to know about bully-victims, including the unique consequences they deal with as well as what you can do to help if your child is caught in this cycle. What Is a Bully-Victim? Bully-victims are kids who have not only been targeted by bullies but have also bullied others....

You don’t have to have a winter baby to give them a winter name, though. If you are a fan of winter for any reason, a winter name could be a cute idea for your new baby. Get inspired by the coldest months of the year with one of these winter baby names. Popular Winter Baby Names Angel Origin: GreekMeaning: Messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Angelo, Angela, Angeline, AngelinaPeak Popularity: The name Angel has grown in popularity over the past few decades, peaking in the early 2000s before slowly sliding back down....

In the first incident, a girl spoke to me in a rude way when I asked her parents and her a simple question. The parents were lovely, but their daughter snapped at me and all but called me stupid. (And no, my question was actually not stupid.) Her parents made no move to correct or even comment on her behavior. The second example was a boy who kept clowning around, despite a teacher’s repeated requests to stop, during a trip to a museum....

As a result, it is important to choose your friends wisely. Be sure the people who are closest to you are the ones that make your life better, not worse. Remember, good friends improve your life, while toxic friends destroy it. The User This type of friend is sometimes called a fair-weather friend. The User seems to be there for you, make plans with you, and even invite you places—that is, until something better comes along....

Being a sore loser isn’t likely to do your child any favors. After all, no one wants to play with the kid who cheats because he’s losing or the one who always quits in a half way through a game. It’s common for kids to struggle to maintain a positive attitude while losing at their favorite game. But if your child tens to be a sore loser all the time, or his poor sportsmanship is causing problems for him, it’s important to intervene....

In fact, the name Arlo was first mentioned in the English poet Edmund Spenser’s 1590 poem “The Faerie Queene” as the name of a fictional place name theorized to be derived from the Irish-Gaelic Aherlow meaning “between two highlands.” In German, the name means “hill.” How Popular Is the Name Arlo? One of the earliest bearers of the name, in the U.S., was Arlo Bates an American author, newspaper editor, and professor of English....

To resolve abnormal uterine bleedingTo sample an abnormally thick lining as can happen in women with PCOS, endometrial hyperplasia, or endometrial cancerTo remove tissue not totally expelled after a missed miscarriage, incomplete miscarriage, or deliveryTo terminate a pregnancy or remove tissue not totally expelled after a missed miscarriage, incomplete miscarriage, or delivery Following a D&C, uterine tissues can sometimes stick together abnormally and form adhesions. Fibrosis, the thickening, and scarring of connective tissue are also involved....

The truth is, play dates are not detrimental to toddlers, but nor are they indispensable. All a play date is—or at least should be—is fun. And not just for the kids; play dates can be fun for parents and caregivers too. Whether you’re hosting or attending, do your part to ensure a successful toddler play date. How Toddlers Play Until they are around 3 years old, most children spend their play time in parallel play: They play alongside one another, with little interaction....

Bad Habits and Fidgeting So if his fidgeting isn’t a sign of ADHD, then maybe it is just a ‘bad’ habit, like nose picking, hair pulling, and nail-biting. Still, since he is getting in trouble for fidgeting, something needs to be done, especially since it is agitating him. How to Help Stop Bad Habits One option is to try and convince the teachers to try and be a little more forgiving and ignore the behavior....

Although many kids don’t actually need to take a daily vitamin, if yours does, be sure they are actually getting all of the vitamins and minerals they need from the supplements they take. Simply choosing a vitamin because it is the only one they will take is not necessarily the best idea, since it might not even include the nutrients they are missing. When necessary, most kids can take a daily children’s multivitamin, which should have the recommended daily allowance of all of the vitamins and minerals they might need, including vitamins A, C, D, and K, the B vitamins, iron, and calcium....