Enter dream feeding, which involves feeding your baby a few hours after they go down for the night (and hopefully before you go to bed). The idea is to “tank them up” before your bedtime, in the hopes that your baby will sleep a longer stretch before waking up again. Dream feeding refers to feeding your baby a few hours after they go to bed, and before you go to sleep yourself....
Along the way, it can be very helpful to have some resources and tools to increase your chances of getting pregnant. These products can help you learn how your reproductive system works, figure out when your fertile times are, discover when to have intercourse for optimal conception, and best prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. You may be feeling confused and overwhelmed by all the choices and products out there; and the truth is, not all fertility products are necessary or useful....
Traditions of College Life Stanford’s alumni magazine ran a list of 101 things to do in college that included such time-honored, Stanford rituals as joining in the “Dead Week Primal Scream,” dancing at the Mausoleum Party and getting kissed at “Full Moon on the Quad,” a tradition for all freshmen (or it was before the advent of swine flu on college campuses). A few decades ago, that list probably would have included swallowing goldfish, wearing raccoon coats and cramming into phone booths too....
Eating foods high in fiber is especially important to prevent and treat constipation in your children. Recommendations How much fiber do kids need? The usual recommendation is that the amount of fiber that a child needs to eat each day should be equal to their age in years plus 5. So a 5-year-old needs 10g of fiber each day and a 12-year-old needs about 17g. Many nutrition experts think that isn’t enough fiber, though....
The good news is that you don’t need to figure this out completely on your own. Your fertility doctor and a counselor familiar with donor fertility treatmenst should be able to help you work through your specific options. We’ve got answers to all your basic questions below, too. Where Will I Find an Egg Donor? There are multiple sources for finding an egg donor. You may look into only one of them or consider several before you select the option that fits your family best....
The concept of free-range parenting hit the media in 2008 when Lenore Skenanzy, a New York columnist, wrote an article titled, “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone.” The story gained national media attention as people weighed in on her decision. Skenanzy is clear that she made sure her son was able to read the subway map, and she gave him money in the event he needed it....
Once your kids are equipped, try these pedometer projects together. They’ll appeal to that inner competitor—or data geek—in all of you to encourage more daily activity, whether together or separately. 1. Set a Daily Step Goal We’ve all heard that adults should try for 10,000 steps a day. Did you know that for kids, a better goal is 12,000 steps (or about 5 miles)? Move those little feet! Otherwise, she may get frustrated and want to give up too quickly....
They’re ideal for kids in upper elementary school and middle school who may be outgrowing other playground games, but still need active play before, during, and after the school day. However, younger kids will enjoy playing them as well. How to Play Gaga Ball Gaga (or ga-ga) ball is a variation on dodgeball that was first played in Israel but has now become popular at camps and schools in the United States, Australia, and elsewhere....
You’ve been unable to conceive for more than a year. You’ve experienced two or more consecutive miscarriages. You’ve experienced a stillborn birth. The male partner has no sperm in his semen or an extremely low sperm count. (Also known as azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia.) The female partner has been diagnosed with primary ovarian dysfunction. (Also known as POI, primary ovarian insufficiency, or POF, premature ovarian failure.) Genetic karyotyping may be required before receiving assisted reproductive technology, including IUI or IVF....
Girl vs. Boy Twins The researchers found that the incidences of preterm deliveries were higher in boy-boy twins, and the babies had lower average birth weights and lower growth rates when both twins were male. Meanwhile, girl twins had fewer respiratory and neurological problems. Interestingly, the results showed that it only took one girl to improve the outcome for a boy; across the board, boys with a twin sister fared better than sets of boy twins....
In fact, research shows that the most common coping mechanisms people use when processing a miscarriage are avoiding or talking about their loss, meaning going back to work may feel welcome for some, but not for others. Communication between you, a doctor, and your boss are key elements to making your transition back to work go smoothly. Learn more about how to make returning to your job after a miscarriage easier....
Shortly after the monumental discovery that we were expecting twins, my husband commented, “I guess this means we’re going to need more stuff!” We’d already started shopping for items for one baby, and I was ready to hit the stores to double up on everything else! But we learned from experience that we didn’t really have to have two of everything for twins. The market for baby products is immense, as marketers realize that they can sell pretty much anything to people with babies or pets....
There are endless options for easy projects that the whole family can do together. Whether your kids are into scary witches and creepy crawlers or candy corn and happy pumpkins, you can find a DIY Halloween project that will suit their fancy. Ahead is a collection of original Halloween-themed crafts that are fit for all ages. Pick one to take on together, and help your family get in the holiday spirit while spending quality time together!...
In addition to the effects on the brain, it can also cause a small head size, eyes that are close together, and sometimes cleft palate or lip. When the defect is severe, it will cause death; when it is less severe, brain development can be normal or close to normal, with some facial deformities. Sometimes HPE is associated with other genetic syndromes as well. Symptoms Aside from the imaging findings of the brain, symptoms of HPE can vary widely depending on the type of HPE and the severity of the defect....
“This is likely reflective of the way our current diagnostic system is more inclined to recognize and diagnose boys,” says Jessica Myszak, PhD, a psychologist specializing in child autism evaluation and director of The Help and Healing Center. Clearly, there is a disparity in sex when it comes to identifying and diagnosing autism, but there may be differences in age as well. According to a meta-analysis from 2012 to 2019, the average age in which children are diagnosed with autism is 60....
Your baby is moving from early pregnancy on, though typically the baby is so small that it is difficult to feel until several weeks into the second trimester. Feeling your baby move for the first time in each pregnancy is called quickening. Learn more about how soon you can feel your baby move in a second pregnancy. How Early Can You Feel Your Baby Move? The fetus begins to be able to flex its arms and legs between weeks 13 and 16 of pregnancy....
For this reason, the amount of sleep kids need changes as they get older. Here, find out why getting enough sleep is so critical for children, plus how much they need during different phases of life. Understanding Your Child’s Sleep Needs When children don’t get enough sleep, their health and well-being suffer. “We continue to learn more about the science and importance of sleep, but it’s clear that sleep is an essential part of a healthy routine, especially for children,” says Caroline Okorie, MD, a pediatric sleep medicine specialist at Stanford Children’s Health....
