Classes went online and universities did their best to get comfortable with teaching and learning over video-conferencing apps like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. They also canceled in-person activities and got creative with how to engage students. But, now that the majority of U.S. states and territories have administered nearly 75% of their first doses of the vaccine, what changes can parents of college students expect? Will things finally go back to normal?...
Other than a missed period, pregnancy symptoms tend to really kick in around week five or six of pregnancy. One 2018 study of 458 pregnant people found that 72% detected their pregnancy by the sixth week after their last menstrual period. Symptoms, such as breast tenderness and morning sickness, tend to develop abruptly. Typically this happens about two weeks from when you missed your last period (six weeks since you actually had a period)....
Delayed gratification—saving for things they really wantCharity and helping othersBudgeting But many parents have questions about how much to give, what to do about chores, and other allowance policies. Here is what experts recommend. When you’re making the decision, consider: What your child is now spending on the things you will expect the allowance to cover (say, school lunches, clothing, and birthday gifts for friends).What your child’s peers are getting, if you know....
Belly Button Pops Out Sometimes during pregnancy, your pregnant belly button will stick out. Even if you’ve been an “innie” all of your life, during pregnancy the expansion of your abdomen can cause you to be an “outie.” There isn’t much you can do about this usually temporary condition, except to cover it with clothing. Some people tape something over their navel, like a bandage, to create a more flat appearance under their clothing....
That’s where the bedside sleeper or cosleeping bassinet become interesting options for new parents. These products are designed to allow baby to sleep right beside the parents’ bed, or even in it, while still maintaining a separate sleep space for baby. The Bedside Sleeper A bedside sleeper is a bassinet that is made to be attached to the side of the adult bed. Usually, one side is lower than the others to allow parents easy access to the baby at night....
If your child claims to hate gym class, try these steps to help adjust his attitude. Empathize with Your Kid’s Feelings About Gym If you start by saying “Well, even if you hate gym, you have to go,” you’ve already lost your audience, says Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist in Philadelphia and the author of Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility and Happiness....
Know that this is a very common concern—even for many tweens and teens, too. Learn how to stay connected to your tween or teen, while also giving them the space they need to grow. The Parent-Tween/Teen Dynamic As kids enter their tween and teen years, they often begin to shift their focus from their parents or caregivers to their friends. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that your kids no longer love their family—they just want to explore the larger world and their relationships with their peers, too....
Researchers at University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine published a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology concluding kids can’t be “too clean” for their immune systems to function properly. They say in the study that their work is important because it shows “how the development of targeted hygiene enables us to modify hygiene behavior so that it preserves essential microbial exposures while continuing to protect against infection....
A baby nurse is someone with extensive practical experience with newborns. A baby nurse can be a wonderful support for first-time parents or parents juggling older kids who need some help when the newborn arrives home. The interview is very important when choosing a newborn care specialist or baby nurse. This list provides suggested questions to ask a baby nurse during a phone or in-person interview. Background How long have you been a baby nurse?...
And while there’s nothing wrong with kids who don’t have imaginary friends, children who have imaginary companions shouldn’t be a cause for concern either. In fact, some studies show there are many benefits to having imaginary friends. The Purpose of Imaginary Friends All kids pretend their dolls can talk or that their toys possess magical powers. But some kids take their dramatic play a step further and invent an imaginary friend....
The bottom-line is that labeling foods as bad or dangerous , or assigning moral value to certain bodies or ways of eating is far more dangerous. It’s also very important to remember that supporting kids in feeling autonomous in their choices around food is vital for children of all body sizes. Nutrition recommendations, and the recommendations that encourage the development of a healthy relationship with food, eating, and bodies, do not vary depending on a child’s body size....
Kevin is a classic, versatile name that never seems to go completely out of style. How Popular is the Name Kevin? The name Kevin arrived on the baby boy name charts in 1921, at in the 720 spot. Since then, Kevin has remained in the top 1000 names for baby boys in the U.S. As a girl name, Kevin just made it into the top 1000s and managed to stay there between 1963 and 1983....
In any given classroom of kids who appear healthy, the risk of contracting COVID-19 is still present. That’s the conclusion that can be drawn based on a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics that found out of 192 asymptomatic children, 26% tested positive for COVID-19. Kids and COVID-19: Conflicting Information Scientists don’t quite know why the novel coronavirus affects kids much differently than adults. That lack of knowledge has fueled debates about whether or not schools should reopen this fall....
Generally, a healthy pregnancy requires that a woman gain 15 to 30 pounds during the nine-month gestation period. But that’s for just one baby. Like everything about having multiples, more is required, although doctor recommendations vary. Getting your body back after a multiple pregnancy may seem like the least of your worries in the midst of caring for your darling duo. It may not be a concern until weeks, months, or even years later, but eventually, most mothers have to contend with shedding the weight....
The jury is out on whether too little folic acid contributes to miscarriages, or if supplementing can help prevent them. On the flip side, it does not appear that folic acid supplementation increases the risk of miscarriages. Understanding the Recommendations Doctors advise that women of reproductive age should get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate - a nutrient in the B vitamin group - that is used in supplements and fortified foods....
