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When looking for a bike trailer, pay attention to its size and weight, and then take your own athletic abilities into consideration. Additionally, keep safety in mind by checking for harnesses, and look for a bike trailer with covering and ventilation. We carefully considered design; material; ease of assembly; ease of use; age, height, and weight recommendations; ease of cleaning; safety; and value when reviewing products. Here are the best bike trailers to turn your two-wheeler into a transportation superstar....

While these everyday summer activities may not necessarily inspire idyllic childhood memories of summer, they will happily fill those long summer days spent at home. Work-at-home parents, in particular, need ideas for enjoyable summer activities that school-age kids can do on their own. If your kids are old enough to play outside unattended, don’t overlook outdoor fun like shooting a game of HORSE at the driveway basketball hoop or sending them out to play tag....

Indoor toys are designed with where the toy will be used in mind, so check where the toy can be used and any age recommendations to ensure safety. We carefully considered design, value, ease of cleaning, material, any age recommendations, and toy safety when reviewing products. Whether they’re big kids, toddlers, or somewhere in between, here are the best active toys and games kids can play inside. Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $23 Price at time of publication: $35 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $25 Price at time of publication: $48 Price at time of publication: $22 Price at time of publication: $226 Price at time of publication: $24 Indoor toys are designed with where the toy will be used in mind....

When you play tag, toss a Frisbee, or join in a dance party, you’re creating memories your child will treasure someday—memories of times you spent laughing and simply enjoying each other’s company. Create Time for Family Play “Play is a magical time for kids and parents,” says Steve Sanders, Ed.D., an author and a professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida in Tampa, specializing in physical education....

“Using child-sized tables and chairs makes it easier for them to complete tasks for themselves, giving them a sense of accomplishment and helping to build confidence,” says parent educator and play-space designer Alanna Gallo, founder of Play. Learn. Thrive. When looking for toddler tables and chairs, you should prioritize sets that will be safe for your child to maneuver in and out of on their own, meet their height and weight requirements, and be developmentally appropriate for their age range....

When it comes to dressing babies and toddlers for cold weather, there are a few safety measures to keep in mind. For example, young children should not wear a bulky coat while riding in a car seat, as it could make them vulnerable to injury in the event of a car crash. Moreover, overheating is one of the leading risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), so it’s important to not overdress your baby....

The newlyweds focused on school and getting their careers established. Meanwhile, Townsend experienced, as she calls them, ridiculous periods, sometimes lasting 30 days. It didn’t occur to her that these irregular periods might make it difficult for her to conceive. “I started to look around for blogs and I couldn’t find anybody that looked like me,” Townsend recalls. But in speaking and meeting more people who were experiencing similar situations, she had an epiphany....

Kids will occasionally do or say something that is hurtful. And while it is important to address the behavior, it is inappropriate to label them a bully. Instead, try to distinguish between hurtful or unkind behavior and bullying behavior. For something to constitute bullying, it must contain three elements: an imbalance of power, a repetition of hurtful behaviors, and an intention to inflict harm. In other words, kids who bully usually are bigger, older or have more social power than their targets....

First Grade Basics What You Can Expect in First Grade: Here’s an overview of what you can anticipate as your child navigates their way through first grade. What Do Kids Learn in First Grade?: First grade teachers use children’s pride in growing bigger to challenge them to learn about more complex topics. Reading skills come into play, math becomes more complex, and science and social studies expose children to new worlds....

As exciting as ultrasounds can be, they are also an important diagnostic medical procedure that helps keep you and your baby safe and healthy during pregnancy. At times, ultrasounds can be stressful for parents, especially if they are being used to diagnose an issue in your pregnancy or your baby. The Purpose of Ultrasounds in Pregnancy Obstetricians and other healthcare professionals use ultrasounds to view babies, and all their precious parts, in utero....

For example, miscarriage can occur if you develop a rare complication of a retroverted uterus called an incarcerated uterus. While serious, the problem can usually be fixed if it is recognized promptly. What Is a Retroverted Uterus? Usually, the uterus sits horizontally over the bladder. In the case of a tilted uterus or a retroverted uterus, the uterus is rotated back toward the spine and rectum. Generally, healthcare providers consider a retroverted uterus to be a normal variation....

For this reason, it is vital that students, especially freshmen, know how to stay safe while away attending college. From safely using Uber after a night out, to keeping their belongings safe, and using a buddy system when going out, parents need to talk with their college students about how to be aware of their surroundings and stay safe. Here are some essential safety skills that parents need to instill in their college students before they leave home....

Fine-Motor Skills By the time they are entering toddlerhood, your child should begin to show more of a preference for either their left or right hand. Ignore any folklore about the “disadvantages” of left-handedness; in most cases, hand dominance is an inherited characteristic. Whichever hand they prefer, toddlers will still be using both hands a lot at this age. Your child is developing more fine motor strength, which means they can grasp and twist doorknobs, pull open drawers, and get into cabinets....

Hemorrhoids will most often develop in later pregnancy as the blood volume increases and the uterus is pressed against the wall of the pelvis. This, in turn, can cause the veins of the anus or rectum to swell into grape-like clusters. Hemorrhoids happen predominately in the third trimester but tend to resolve quickly after birth. Hemorrhoids and Constipation Hemorrhoids that occur during pregnancy are further aggravated by constipation. The passing of hard stool not only scrapes and damages already inflamed tissue, but the straining of the bowel can also cause the formation of even more hemorrhoids....

But when you’re new to this language of fertility, they can make you feel like an outsider. Here’s how to understand it all. Use this guide, with links to definitions when available, to help you get started with IF/TTC forum and social media speak. ACOG to BW ACOG: American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACA: Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies. AF: Aunt Flow or Flo, also known as your period. (Outside of infertility circles, AF stands for “as f#%k” … which really is just as appropriate from a trying to conceive context!...

A headache in the first six weeks after childbirth is called a postpartum headache. Postpartum headaches are usually not dangerous. However, they could be a sign of a health problem. Here’s what you need to know about the causes and treatments of postpartum headaches. Symptoms Studies show that approximately 30% to 40% of new mothers report a headache during the first week after having a baby. A headache is a sensation of pain in your head that may feel like:...

In menstruating people, levels of progesterone in the body rise every month after ovulation, preparing the lining of the uterus for the possibility of pregnancy. In a non-pregnant menstrual cycle, progesterone levels rise after ovulation and fall just before the person gets their menstrual period. When pregnancy occurs, the progesterone level should remain elevated. Through the first trimester, the ovaries produce the majority of the hormone needed to maintain the pregnancy....

Many women find that their body changes quite significantly after pregnancy, and often, those changes are most noticeable in the abdominal area. Your abdomen might look and feel different, and even if you return to your pre-pregnancy weight, you might still notice changes in your stomach. And although appearance might be part of the changes that can occur, the more important change is in function. If your post-pregnancy stomach is causing you to have pain in your abdomen or back or is otherwise affecting your daily life, there may be a deeper issue at hand....

While there are still teachers and administrators who brush it off, there are plenty of educators that do their best to eradicate bullying and make sure their students are kept safe. The key to handling your child’s situation is to not only know what to expect, but also know how to work with the school to make sure your child has a safe learning environment. After all, when your child is being victimized, you simply want the bad behavior to come to an end....