How Popular Is the Name Thomas? Thomas is a perennial favorite in the U.S., ranking among the top 50 boy names in America throughout the 20th century. It was most popular between 1931 and 1966, remaining a top 10 boy name for those 35 years. Thomas reached its peak in the 1940s and early 1950s, consistently ranking 8th in the U.S. during that period. The name has dipped in popularity in recent decades, reaching a low point of No....
Overview Here are tips for preventing and treating an itchy belly during pregnancy: Keep Your Belly Moisturized Having dry skin can make the itching worse and lead to scratching. Keeping yourself and your belly well hydrated will usually help tone down the itching, but not necessarily alleviate it. This is where the creams and oils come in handy. A nice moisturizing lotion will go a long way with the itchiness. There isn’t a specific formula that has some magic cure, so don’t break the bank buying the most expensive lotion available....
Typically, urate crystals in a diaper have a drier, thinner texture and color than blood. Learn more about what urate crystals in a diaper are, why they might appear in your newborn’s diapers, and when they could be a reason for concern. What Are Urate Crystals in a Diaper? Urate crystals have an orange or red brick color and look like a stain over the urine in a diaper. They may have a thin, chalky texture, Typically, blood has a more vivid red color and a more viscous, thicker consistency....
When we talk about visualization, most people are going to think of things like reading scenarios of walking through the forest or laying on the beach listening to waves. That can be a visualization exercise. However, what works best is usually something personal. Reliving a Positive Experience Many people tell me that they enjoy reliving a positive experience like a date, a vacation, or their wedding. This personalized approach can be very helpful for people who are hesitant or finding visualization difficult....
Comfort vs. Frustration in Learning When work is easy, learners can do the work on their own without any help. It is their “comfort zone.” If all the work a learner is asked to do is always in the comfort zone, no learning will take place. In fact, a learner will eventually lose interest. When the work is too hard, on the other hand, the learner becomes frustrated. Even with help, learners in the “frustration zone” are likely to give up....
Do kids have to do something every week of summer break? Of course not. But if you take the first few weeks to create a summer schedule that thwarts boredom, chances are the rest of your family’s summer will flow smoothly and the kids will stay on track for the inevitable return of the school year. Most libraries—and maybe even your kids’ schools, or your local bookstore—offer summer reading programs that help young readers set goals and earn rewards....
Healthcare providers typically recommend them for people who are trying to conceive, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding. They ensure these patients get ample amounts of the vitamins and minerals that are essential to pregnancy and the postpartum period. While supplements aren’t FDA-regulated or standardized, most prenatal vitamins look a lot like other types of vitamins with extra folic acid, iron, and iodine. “From a population perspective, we can’t ensure pregnant women are consuming these nutrients through food in appropriate doses,” explains Amy M....
Taking regular measurements of your child’s height, weight, and head circumference and plotting them on a growth chart are a good way to see if their growth is normal. Your pediatrician takes these same measurements and uses them to assess your child’s physical development. Why Tracking Is Important Tracking a child’s rate of growth is an important indicator of whether your child is developing normally. For instance, if their height is increasing more slowly than their weight, your child may be at risk of having excess weight or developing obesity....
However, before actively pursuing natural IVF, it’s important to understand what it really entails, as its name can be a bit deceptive. We turned to the experts to learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of natural IVF, so you can decide if it’s right for you and your family. Natural IVF vs. Traditional IVF Natural in vitro fertilization, or natural IVF, is similar in some ways to conventional or traditional IVF....
Developing a sleep routine can help make sure your kids are getting enough sleep, but it can be difficult to figure out. And just when you think you finally have the perfect method, your baby might experience sleep regression. It’s perfectly normal for your baby to suddenly develop a poor sleep pattern. Some nights they might sleep through the night without making a peep, but on other nights they might keep you up all night with their crying....
For most toddlers, this means a (hopefully lengthy) daily afternoon nap that parents can count on. Considering how fast sleep routines changed when your child was an infant, the toddler “one nap” period might seem like it will go on forever—but this is usually not the case. Most children begin dropping their naps by 5 years of age. The process can begin as early as 3 years old, though it’s more likely to take a longer time....
Why Do I Need an Induction of Labor? This question is tied very closely to: Are my baby and I healthy? Knowing why an induction is being recommended is the first step in having this discussion with your provider. This is where you can try to figure out if you and your baby are experiencing complications or if your practitioner thinks that they are offering you an option that is for social reasons (tired of being pregnant, doctor on call, doctor has vacation soon, your family can schedule, etc....
If you’re under 35 and have been trying to conceive for a year, or if you’re over 35 and have been trying for six months, it’s time to get help. Or, if you’ve had two or more miscarriages back-to-back, you should see a professional. The same goes if you’re having any worrisome symptoms or have risk factors for infertility, even if you haven’t been trying for six months to a year....
Math Skills a First Grader Is Expected to Learn In general, your child will be expected to perform the tasks on this list by the end of first grade. Numbers and Counting Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, and 25s past 100Read, write, and understand numbers to 999Identify numbers in the ones and then tens place in a two-digit numberDemonstrate an understanding of the parts-to-whole relationship by modeling simple fractions (1/2, 1/4, and whole) using manipulatives and pictures...
That’s when the honeymoon is over…Your baby is feeding frequently and for long periods of time. Their sleep patterns have miraculously changed and the baby is awake all night, crying more often. You feel, “What have I done wrong? You were so perfect in the hospital!” The answer is, “Absolutely nothing!” This is, fortunately, or unfortunately, normal. Feeding at Home Vs. In the Hospital Whether babies are exhausted from the long journey into this world, sleeping heavily because of the hum of activity in the nursery, or because they are being held against your warm body, babies generally sleep well in the hospital....
Although most couples pursue medical help for fertility issues, many also find themselves looking for other ways to boost their fertility, and supplements are a popular way to do this. Here, we are going to take a look at one popular male infertility supplement, FertilAid For Men, which is manufactured by Fairhaven Health). Read about it to determine whether it is a good choice for you and your family to try on your fertility journey....
If your baby is unwell, when will they get better? If your baby is healthy, will they stay that way? Will they contract an infection in the NICU? Will they grow properly and gain strength? Will they reach their milestones on the same timeline as other babies? And what about their future? Will they have disabilities or medical issues associated with their prematurity? These worries and fears are common among NICU parents....
If you find yourself in this situation, you are not alone. With as many as 15% of known pregnancies ending with a miscarriage, almost everyone knows at least one person who has experienced pregnancy loss. Finding the right words to express your sorrow and offer comfort doesn’t get any easier though. With these tips, you can learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to give your loved one the space they may need to grieve....
Either way, heading back to the classroom is likely going to be beneficial for their learning and for their mental health. Both the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend a return to in-person learning, saying that it is much more effective than distance learning. Attending a brick-and-mortar classroom will be the new reality for many kids this fall, but that doesn’t mean things will be back completely back to normal....
First Signs of Puberty Since body odor is linked to puberty, it’s important to determine if your child has started puberty already. Females typically start puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, while males usually start when they’re between 9 and 14 years old. Signs of puberty can include breast development, vocal changes, and pubic hair or underarm (axillary) hair. If you notice that any of these signs are starting too early (before age 8 in a girl and age 9 in a boy), talk to your pediatrician....
