It’s especially important for school-age kids to get enough sleep each night because not getting enough shut-eye can not only affect how well they’re able to learn and concentrate in school but may also affect their mood and behavior. Ironically, as kids start reaching school age, they’re more likely to be tempted by all kinds of distractions that can interfere with both going to bed on time and falling and staying asleep....
There are fewer restrictions on which foods infants can now eat, including that most babies don’t have to avoid foods that were previously off-limits as first foods (including allergy foods such as peanuts and eggs) when they start solids at around 6 months old. But there still are a few important rules for feeding babies, including: Avoid fruit juice: Even 100% pasteurized fruit juice should not be offered until after one year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics....
Crystal A. Terrill, D.O., FACOG, an OBGYN at Longstreet Clinic in Georgia, recommends eating shrimp while pregnant. “Shrimp is safe to consume in pregnancy due to its low mercury content,” she says. “It is also…high in protein making it a healthy food choice for pregnant women.” We reached out to nutrition and pregnancy experts to learn more about the health benefits as well as suggested guidelines for safe shrimp consumption during pregnancy....
Some supplements, like folic acid, are often recommended during pregnancy and are included in prenatal vitamins. Others, like collagen, might have been a part of your daily regimen before you became pregnant. With a reputation for improving the look of skin, hair, and nails, it would be understandable if you wanted to continue taking collagen throughout your pregnancy. And generally speaking, many experts don’t think it would be harmful to do so....
So then, what is all the fuss about if the new standards are nothing more than a common blueprint to ensure that all children have been taught the same basic skills at each grade level? There are several causes behind the angst about CCSS debate. This article will look at common complaints and frustrations, and explain what is really behind them. This understanding can help you advocate for your child’s education more effectively....
Even though your child’s pediatrician will measure your child’s BMI as part of their annual physical exam, this measurement does not paint a complete picture of your child’s health. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: “A child’s BMI is a valuable screening tool, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle to finding out if a child is at a healthy weight.” BMI takes weight, height, and age into account, but many other factors play a role in body mass, including genetics and metabolism....
Miscarriage Risk Although cold and flu viruses can certainly make you uncomfortable (especially if you’re pregnant and certain medications are off-limits), they aren’t likely to cause miscarriage. A century later, a review of 100 studies of influenza in pregnancy found that especially when pregnant women developed complications from influenza, they were at risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, and preterm birth. Having a fever during pregnancy (a temperature that’s higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) is linked with an increased miscarriage risk....
Preparing to Make a List of Consequences These are some things to keep in mind as you create your consequences list. Go with the Flow What works at one time might not work down the line (kids often change their minds about an activity or toy, loving something they used to hate and vice versa). And there is no one definitive consequences list that works for all kids — each child is very different with different interests and preferences....
As you crank up the heat in your home, you may want to also consider turning up the moisture as well. A new study from MIT shows an increase in humidity could help prevent the spread of COVID. The Humidity “Sweet Spot” To Prevent COVID-19 You may already be ventilating when indoors, especially when you gather with a group, in order to help prevent the spread of COVID. While ventilation is still important, tacking on increased humidity indoors seems to add another layer of protection, according to the MIT study....
Most people think of cyberbullying as something that happens to young people—they think that it’s trouble with a middle school bully that extends beyond the classroom. However, cyberbullying isn’t restricted to tweens and teens. It’s also occurring in colleges, in the workplace, and in adult communities. Electronic Aggression The CDC created a report regarding “electronic aggression,” which includes a broad array of behaviors. Electronic aggression includes harassment or bullying (teasing, telling someone lies, making fun of someone, making rude or mean comments, spreading rumors, or making threatening or aggressive comments) that occur through email, chat rooms, instant messaging, text messaging, or blogs....
Let’s take a look at what to expect when it comes to 6-year-old development, milestones, growth, wellness, and safety—and what to do if you have concerns about any of these aspects. 6-Year-Old Language and Cognitive Milestones If you are noticing that your 6-year-old is talking up a storm, and has something to say about, well…everything, you are not alone. “Six-year-olds are so much fun to spend time with,” says Tiffany Kimbrough, MD, associate professor and pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU....
For the body to use glucose as energy, it requires a hormone known as insulin, produced by an organ called the pancreas. In diabetes, a person’s insulin supply is insufficient, making it impossible for the body to get and use the energy it needs from glucose. Types of Diabetes There are several different types of diabetes. Diabetes may develop in childhood, as a person ages, or during pregnancy. Management depends on the type of diabetes you have....
The truth is, much is still unknown about what occurs in a baby’s mind during sleep. This is, in part, because they lack the communication skills to convey that information to us. Researchers are also still working to understand how babies’ brains process information, which is a large factor in why humans dream. If your baby seems joyful or upset during their slumber, there are likely other factors at play....
Overview Herpes is a very common sexually transmitted disease. In fact, it is estimated that 20% to 25% of pregnant women are carriers of the herpes virus. The vast majority of them will have children without experiencing any herpes-related complications for their babies. However, the herpes simplex virus does pose a risk to the unborn child in certain situations and can increase the likelihood of a cesarean section. Knowing more about the risks of genital and oral herpes infections during pregnancy can help mothers-to-be and their partners make informed decisions to protect themselves and their babies....
