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Learning about these other hazards can help you take simple steps to keep your kids safe. Escalators Most parents let their kids ride escalators without giving it a second thought. Unfortunately, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that there were about 11,000 injuries on escalators in 2007, mostly from falls. In addition, there have been at least 77 reports of entrapment — when hands, feet, or shoes (mostly clogs and slide sandals) get trapped in the escalator — since 2006....

Another common question is whether you can have a negative hCG blood test but still be pregnant. This situation is quite rare, but it is possible to have a false-negative result, particularly if the test is done too early or if the test is faulty. While at-home urine tests are also extremely accurate, blood pregnancy tests are more sensitive and can detect a pregnancy earlier. Blood pregnancy tests yield a positive result if they detect 1 to 2 mIU/mL (milli-international units per milliliter) of hCG, while urine tests require hCG levels to reach 20 to 50 mIU/mLs....

Even one day can make a difference in lung development. For babies who are at risk of being born prematurely, for example, doctors focus primarily on making sure that the lungs are as developed as possible before the baby is born, so the baby has the best chance of survival. How Babies’ Lungs Develop Lung development in humans happens over five different stages. After the embryo stage, a baby’s lungs develop in what’s called the pseudoglandular stage....

Regardless of what the case may be, parents can help ease the transition back to school by being able to recognize the symptoms of stress and anxiety and implementing some creative strategies. Reasons Kids Might Be Stressed or Anxious Some kids’ worries are rooted in a fear of the unknown, especially if they will be in a new building or a new school district. They also may be worried about making friends or have concerns about the workload and whether or not they have the skills needed to be successful....

As such, most parents want to intervene in some way. Yet many end up feeling confused about their role when it comes to homework. How much should you push a child who is having trouble applying themselves to the task? How much help should you offer? And what if your child doesn’t seem to need your help with homework at all? Here, we’ll connect with experts regarding the best approach to helping your child with their homework, broken down by age....

As you welcome your new baby into your life, you may also be saying hello to some noticeable marks on your belly skin, from stretch marks and scars to loose skin, in the months after giving birth. If you’re hoping to avoid some of these changes while keeping your belly skin as healthy as possible, there are a number of steps you can take during and after your pregnancy. Here, you’ll find the essential step-by-step guide to taking care of your belly and ensuring that your skin is nourished and satisfied....

Before you upload that next adorable pic of your child and wait for the likes to come in, take a look at how social media has changed the way we parent—and what you can do to make social media a more positive experience for you and your family. We Pause “Joshie ate broccoli for the first time!” “Morgan fell into the clothes hamper head first.” Social media has created a pause in our brains....

However, choosing what classes to enroll your toddler in can feel like a minefield when there are so many available. Here, we take a look at what classes are out there and explore how each one could benefit your child. The Importance of Classes An introduction to a wide range of activities and interests at a young age can aid your child’s development in many different ways. For example, participating in an activity within a group setting will strengthen your toddler’s developing social intelligence....

Whether you’re nursing, offering bottles, or ready to start solids, we have expert-approved and reviewed advice to answer your questions and prepare you to nourish your baby during that important first year of life! But first, a note from our Editorial Director… “It was more painful than labor.” “I felt so guilty stopping—I had anxiety.” “I just couldn’t do it, and I still regret it.” There was also encouragement. Many acknowledged it gets easier and less painful over time; and that when you do decide to stop, everyone adjusts....

Many tween girls worry about when their period will begin. Will it be while they’re at school, camp, or even a friend’s sleepover? The unknown can be scary to a tween who has never had to deal with menstruation before. But you can help prepare your daughter for the unexpected, and ease her anxieties. Tips for Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period For starters, it’s important that you talk with your daughter about what to expect when her period begins....

The best way to help your child through this stage is not to make a particular fuss about it. Avoid teasing, as this may add to the ribbing your son may already be receiving at school. This doesn’t mean that you ignore the changes or pretend like they’re not happening. Rather, it’s important to step forward if you sense your son is experiencing any discomfort and to answer questions that he might otherwise be reluctant to ask....

While some teens will thrive with a fresh start, immediately jumping into activities and making friends, others won’t succeed immediately. Some of them may feel lost for a bit, both academically and socially. If you’re changing to a new school system, use these strategies to help your teen adjust to a new school. Keep a Positive Attitude The adjustment period begins before your teen ever steps foot into the new school....

So, if their child wants to jump on the couch, the answer is yes. If their child doesn’t want to go to school, the answer is yes. If their child wants to stay up late playing the Xbox, the answer is yes. If their child wants to shred their comforter to see what’s inside, the answer is yes. Basically, “yes parents” attempt to say yes to all of their kids’ requests....

I also spoke to other moms, crowdsourced on Instagram, and spent hours meticulously and methodically packing. Honestly, I was probably over-prepared but I didn’t want to risk a meltdown—from me or from my toddler. I was ready…or at least physically. All those preparations still didn’t negate the fact that I was still a little terrified to travel with my “terrible 2s toddler” for the first time. If you’re a parent of a toddler, then you know that you can’t really plan for everything....

When Does Identity Foreclosure Occur? Identity foreclosure occurs when people think they know who they are, but they have not even explored their options yet. Perhaps they grew up in a Christian home, attended Christian schools, and associated primarily with others in the faith. They may identify as a Christian without ever questioning their belief system. Then they leave home and meet more diverse groups of people or study world religions in school and decide to reevaluate their religious beliefs....