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But here’s some good news: Most breastfeeding parents can make enough breast milk for their babies. True low supply is believed to affect only 10% to 15% of breastfeeding parents. Sometimes, the milk supply may be adequate but other issues are at play (like colic or a growth spurt) that may prompt parents to question whether their baby is getting enough milk. When low supply does occur, in most cases, it’s temporary because there are things you can do to bring up your supply....

Yet, despite needing the downtime to reset, many little ones resist napping with everything they’ve got. They come up with excuses like needing a drink, wanting another book, or needing a snack to get out of sleeping—anything they can think of to put off the inevitable. If your toddler is starting to resist their naps or seems to not need naps anymore, you might wonder what you can do. Here’s what you need to know about toddler naps—including how much sleep they need, why they need naps, when they can stop naps, and what you can do if they put up a fight....

You will encounter some recommendations that obviously have been passed down through the ages. For example, here are some of the folklore methods of labor induction: Driving on a bumpy road Eating spicy foods (even special labor ginger cookies) Dancing naked in the moonlight Walking, exercise, or strenuous physical activity A full moon or bad weather While you might discount those, here are some other natural methods touted as being able to start labor, and what the evidence is that they might work....

Choosing to become a doula is no easy decision. While the rewards are great, there are long hours at births and you must be on call whenever your clients need you. You may be drawn to this field as a way to help people as they become parents, or perhaps it’s a natural extension of something you already do like working as a childbirth educator or in another health field....

Some students with reading comprehension disorder have trouble learning to read and pronounce words, but grasping meaning from text is their main challenge. However, many students with this learning difference are fluent readers who just have trouble understanding what they are reading. If your child is able to read a passage out loud but can’t tell you much about it afterward, they might have specific reading comprehension deficit. Signs of Reading Comprehension Disorder Reading comprehension disorder is common....

There are several reasons your doctor might advise pelvic rest. You should clarify exactly what your doctor means when referring to sexual activity if they bring up the subject or make the recommendation. What Is Pelvic Rest? When trying to decide exactly what pelvic rest means, it is important to be clear with your health care provider and ask specific questions. People may interpret “avoid sex” differently depending on what they consider sex to be....

It’s important to establish guidelines that will help your teen make healthy decisions with their smartphones, laptops, and video games. Create a list of written rules that clearly outline your expectations. Explain the negative consequences for breaking the rules ahead of time so your teen isn’t surprised when you take away privileges. Here is a sample list of electronics rules for teens that you may want to consider adopting in your home:...

“From the earliest stages of development, encouragement plays an important role in a child’s sense of self,” explains Jessica Payne, LCSW-C, CATP, an early childhood and young child therapist at Kentlands Psychotherapy in Gaithersburg, MD. “From learning how to walk to trying out for that play, children often lean on encouragement from their adults to muster up the courage to try.” Providing encouragement starts to change the behavior of children from a very early age....

But with COVID-19 surging throughout the country, the annual migration of millions of college students home for Thanksgiving could lead to a devastating spike in new cases of the disease, threatening the health of their loved ones and putting hospitals at risk of being overwhelmed. Should college students skip Thanksgiving with the family and hunker down on campus this year? Here’s what the experts say about the pros and cons of students coming home and ways families can reduce their risk of catching and spreading the coronavirus this holiday season....

Within days of California’s announcement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) backed up the decision with similar recommendations for all schools. They recommend that all students (over the age of two years) and all staff mask at school, regardless of vaccination status. As of July 28th, 2021 the CDC is moving away from its spring mask guidance, recommending that everyone, even vaccinated individuals, wear masks indoors in public spaces in places where cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant are surging....

However, while vaping is marketed as safer than combustible cigarettes, the scientific evidence is clear that e-cigarettes are harmful and habit-forming. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, one in five high schoolers use these products. So, even if your child isn’t vaping, they most likely know kids who are, and/or are exposed to it on a regular basis at school. What Is Vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or vaporizer....

Social Stressors Many kids experience some level of stress or anxiety in social situations they encounter in school. While some of these issues provide important opportunities for growth, they must be handled with care and can cause anxiety that must be dealt with. Teachers A good experience with a caring teacher can cause a lasting impression on a child’s life—so can a bad experience. While most teachers do their best to provide students with a positive educational experience, some students are better suited for certain teaching styles and classroom types than others....

Overall, your teen’s sociometric status is an indicator of how they are viewed by their peers. Researchers measure sociometric status to better understand the behaviors and outcomes of kids who have different types of peer relationships. Sociometric status is also known as peer status. Your teen’s sociometric status can affect their future in terms of social functioning in both friendships and relationships. Sociometric status may also have a bearing on how your teen views themselves....

Spanish baby names originate from many sources including history, literature, and religion. Names like Sebastián and Mateo or Martina and Sofia are trendy, while José and Manuel or Cecilia and Isabel are classic and never seem to go out of style. You may want to choose a Spanish name to honor your heritage or to pass down a family name. But, many people just like and admire the Spanish language and culture or a specific name within it....

The Resurgence Researchers with BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the University of British Columbia studied data on RSV cases in Australia. They found a decrease in cases last year, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say measures like social distancing and mask-wearing likely contributed to the lack of transmission. However, vaccines and even COVID-19 fatigue are leading to a loosening of rules that helped curb viruses from spreading....