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Overview A new study found that college students also are spending more class time than ever using their smartphones and other devices. In fact, the study found that students check their phones and other devices more than 11 times a day on average. And, it is not just a quick glance to see if someone is trying to reach them. Instead, they are spending up to 20% of their classroom time texting, emailing, surfing the web, checking social media, and even playing games....

“I liken a prenatal vitamin to a ‘safety net,’” says Dara Godfrey, RD a registered dietitian with Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York who specializes in prenatal nutrition. “Along with a well-rounded diet, it helps to ensure you are obtaining all of the important vitamins and minerals to help support your healthy body. It can also help support your baby, optimizing fetal growth and development.” But with a multitude of options stocked on your local pharmacy’s shelves, choosing a prenatal vitamin can feel like a guessing game at times....

If your teenage daughter is a bit self-absorbed, you’re not alone. Rest assured that her insistence that she’s the center of the universe doesn’t necessarily reflect upon your parenting practice. Instead, the idea that the world—and everyone in it—revolves around her is often just a phase. Over time, you’ll likely see signs that your teen is able to look outside herself and consider other people’s feelings more often. Narcissism in Normal Development The term “narcissist” is usually used to describe someone who is vain, as opposed to someone who has a narcissistic personality disorder—which is a diagnosable mental health condition....

Every breath they take is a competition for oxygen. Every uttered word is a target for controversy. They bicker about anything and everything. They’ve argued about which side of the minivan to enter, and who should shut the door after they exit. How Twin Rivalry Plays Out This morning they woke up arguing about who would turn off the alarm clock. The argument continued at the breakfast table, with a debate over who received more face time with the cereal box, reading the nutritional breakdown and ingredient list....

If you’re considering donating baby items, it’s important to know who accepts what kinds of donations. While many baby items are accepted as donations, there are some that are not—and each organization or group has different rules. Here are some general guidelines to follow when donating baby items, so your donation can have the most impact. What to Consider Before Donating You’ve sorted out what you want to donate and what you want to keep....

Since having a baby can mean buying a lot of stuff, participating in a rewards program like this is one way to earn a little bonus when you shop. With Fetch, you’ll earn points for purchases other than your baby’s diapers, too. How Huggies Rewards Works In the past, Huggies ran its own reward program. It allowed parents to earn points by purchasing Huggies products and participating in activities like taking surveys and watching videos....

In the first hours or days that your baby is in the NICU, you’ll likely be so busy meeting the staff, talking to the nurses and doctors, learning about the equipment and your child’s condition, and worrying about your baby that the time may go by pretty quickly. However, if your baby has to stay in the NICU longer, the days of sitting and watching can begin to get difficult to take....

How to Play Tips & Variations No sitting on or hiding of tails!Sock Tag Variation: Also called “Tails.” Every player gets a tail, and they all play both offense and defense (trying to grab each other’s tails while also protecting their own). As with Dragon Tag, instead of having players sit out once their tails have been grabbed, let them perform a fitness activity instead. When that’s complete, they can rejoin the game and try to grab themselves a new tail from another player....

When Do Teenagers Deserve a Reward? A teen can earn a reward for positive behavior or by changing negative behavior. While you should not feel that you have to “pay” for every good thing your teen does, reinforcement of good behavior will help ensure that it continues. Plus, it feels good to give your teen a reward. It shows that you are paying attention when your teen is being good and not just when they do something wrong....

A well-mannered child will stand out for all the right reasons. Saying “please” and “thank you,” being respectful and courteous, and using good table manners will get your child noticed by teachers and other parents—and build their self-confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Teaching good manners can be a little tricky, however. It can be hard to convince a child to follow basic etiquette when their peers at school or online might not be doing so....

1. Make Time Management Fun Grown-ups tend to associate time management with carpools, bedtimes, endless appointments and PTA meetings. The stress can make you want to throw the clock out the window. Learning time management should be fun for kids, though. Use crayons to color your own calendars. Add stickers to mark special days. Make it a game to see who can complete simple tasks around the house that usually take up a lot of time, such as brushing their teeth, putting on their shoes or getting their backpacks ready for school tomorrow....

Many parents worry about using a breast pump: Will it be hard to use? What about efficiency, comfort and affordability? How do you clean it? However, with the right plan, pumping can be an empowering experience. A lactation consultant or breastfeeding group is a great resource for parents who use a breast pump. Types of Breast Pumps There are many different types of pumps: manual, single or double electric, hospital-grade, and even hands-free....

Recognizing Friendship Levels Skill: Begins to recognize that friendship has different levels and that at this age these levels are frequently in flux. Why It’s Important: Fourth graders embark on simultaneous but opposite learning paths this year: working more independently and working in small groups. Knowing that not all kids will be friends, let alone best friends or even more than just an acquaintance, can make it easier for students to learn to work with new people....

Westbrook School District in Westbrook, Maine was recently awarded a No Kid Hungry grant. The grants are awarded to schools and community groups to help feed children, stemming from a national campaign from a non-profit group, Share Our Strength. Thanks to the grant, school staff members introduced international items they hadn’t served on their lunch menu before. The district is creating an opportunity to expose children to international culinary options for lunch at school....

Childbirth Education 8 Things That Hurt Worse Than Childbirth Is This Labor? Worrying about whether or not you are in real labor is to be expected at the end of pregnancy. Many women worry that every twinge is labor. Sometimes the symptoms of late pregnancy mask the signs of labor. If you have contractions that get stronger, longer and closer together, chances are you’re in labor. Call your midwife or doctor for advice....

Any breathing method you choose to learn can help you cope with the emotional and physical ups and downs of labor. Here is a look at a few common breathing techniques that can relieve pain and help you relax during labor. Breathing Awareness One of the first things you will learn is how to become more aware of your breath. In addition to childbirth classes, breathing awareness is also used in yoga classes....

People with learning disabilities in expressive writing skills often experience great difficulty completing schoolwork involving writing and using writing in everyday situations. They may not struggle with producing letters on paper, but they can’t seem to effectively use words to express organized and complete thoughts in writing. They may also have difficulty with word usage. Causes Learning disabilities in expressive writing skills may involve difficulty with expressive language and visual and auditory processing, as well as issues with the automaticity and motor coordination regions of the brain....