Packing a lunch can give you more control over what foods your child is eating. If your child has a severe food allergy or other food sensitivity, packing a lunch may seem like the only option. Until a few years ago, it was the only option for parents of children with special dietary needs. Some schools are now offering healthy meals that may be an option for kids with allergies....
Apply the charged comb to a neutral (non-charged) item and see what happens. The concepts of objects being charged will translate in future years to understanding electrical concepts within the human body. You should also discuss how static electricity can affect sensitive circuits and how they can be protected by using a ground wire. This experiment can also explain why magnets and devices that produce an electromagnetic field are not allowed around sensitive medical devices....
These classes educate parents on how to take care of their babies, toddlers, and teens. Parents come away from classes feeling more confident about and more supported in their parenting decisions. Additionally, there are many different types of parenting classes, so whatever your situation, there is likely a parenting class to fit your needs. Expecting Parents As a first time parent, it is normal to feel anxious about bringing a child into the world....
What Is Mpox? Mpox is an infection caused by orthopoxvirus, and is in the same family as smallpox. While mpox causes bumpy lesions, it’s not in the same virus family as chickenpox, which is caused by the varicella virus. The mpox virus was first discovered in Africa in 1958. Although it was discovered in monkeys—which is how it got its name—it’s not clear how it originated in monkeys. Mpox is also commonly seen in non-human primates and in rodents, such as squirrels and rats....
These skills can develop within a wide time frame but if you notice anything that seems concerning, contact their pediatrician or healthcare provider for evaluation. Children are routinely screened for autism, which is also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), at their 18-month and 24-month well-child visits. But signs of ASD may be noticeable before then. Note, though, that every child develops at their own pace. So, a slow to develop skill does not necessarily mean that your child is autistic....
But there are some negative aspects of social media. Aside from cyberbullying, oversharing and sexting issues, social media also can put negative pressure on friendships, especially when one friend is very active about posting pictures, status updates and opinions that hurt others. Here are four ways to tell if social media is hurting your teen’s friendships. Your Teen Feels Left Out When a friend posts pictures of parties, coffee dates and other social events that your child was not invited to, this can cause a lot of hurt and pain....
The work involved in making your own baby purees can actually be quite minimal. All you need is the right tools and techniques at the ready. Making your own food at home can save money and offers the added benefit of giving you complete control over what is going into your baby’s body. “Preparing your own healthy, nutritious baby food for your little one is a wonderful idea and cost-effective too,” says Catherine Pourdavoud, MD, CLE, a board-certified pediatrician and certified lactation educator in Calabasas, California....
This article explains the signs you might notice as your baby starts approaching the walking milestone, how you can encourage them, and symptoms of delay that may warrant a conversation with a pediatric healthcare provider. What to Look For While plenty of babies take their first steps by 12 months or before, it’s also perfectly normal for a child to not be walking at their first birthday or even several months after....
What makes writing a great summer activity for kids is that the projects can be either short-term or long-term. And work-at-home parent’s children really need both—quick and easy projects to fill one afternoon and something to come back to again and again all summer. Pen pals don’t have to be distant strangers. Use your own social networks to find someone who would be willing to write to your child—could be a cousin or grandparent, the child of an old high school friend or work colleague....
After a failed fertility treatment cycle, you have several options. You may decide to try again using the same treatment. You may choose to try again with a different treatment. Or you may decide not to pursue further treatment. The path that’s right for you will depend on your particular situation and what you have already tried. What to Discuss After a Failed Cycle Whatever treatment you’re undergoing, you can expect that your doctor will discuss the situation with you....
When Do Children Learn to Write? We might think that children don’t really learn how to write until they approach kindergarten age, but a 2017 research study uncovered some interesting findings that show otherwise. The study, published in the journal Child Development, showed that children actually start to learn writing skills as early as age three. Previously, child development experts had assumed that children learned how to write only once they learned what sounds each letter represented....
So, the question isn’t so much should you tell friends and family members, but exactly which individuals you should open up to? Are there things you maybe shouldn’t share? Considering the pros and cons of telling particular people can help you make the best choice. The Benefits of Sharing One benefit to sharing is you’ll get fewer questions about on when you plan to have kids, like the dreaded, “When are you going to have kids?...
But with two, three, or more miscarriages in a row, the chances are lower that the problem is random chromosomal issues. So at this point, it makes sense to see a doctor to check for potentially treatable causes of multiple miscarriages. There aren’t always answers, but about half the time, the tests will reveal why the miscarriages might be happening. Treatment might boost the odds of a successful subsequent pregnancy....
It may be tempting to grab the cutest pair of shoes you can find on the shelves, but not all baby walking shoes are created equal. You want to ensure you’re getting a pair that will fit and protect those tiny toes while still supporting development and flexibility. We looked carefully at age recommendations, material, design, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best baby walking shoes on the market to help those tiny feet get to moving....
Since there are so many socks on the market, we turned to Meghan Schlitt, MD, a New Jersey-based pediatrician, for her advice on how to pick the best socks for kids. “The best socks are those that are durable, affordable, and fit comfortably,” she tells Verywell Family. The type of kids’ socks you’ll need will also depend on your child’s age, the types of activities they do, and the climate you live in....
When choosing baby wipes, gentleness on the skin is key. Many babies can be sensitive to perfumes and other ingredients in wipes, so look for water-based wipes, or those with the fewest ingredients. You might want to start with a small package of wipes to see if they cause any reaction. Look for wipes that are thick enough to effectively clean a baby’s bottom. To find the best baby wipes, we reviewed ingredients, gentleness, and thickness....
