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How many babies have you had? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? These factors will all influence when your belly shows. Though it always shows sooner with your clothes off, so your husband or significant other will notice more quickly than the outside world. When Do You Need Maternity Clothes? Maternity clothes depend on multiple factors as well. For example, if your clothes are already loose and you don’t mind wearing them a bit tighter you can go for longer periods of time without getting maternity clothes....

Reactions from parents are mixed and divided: ome applaud the decision to return to school while others fear it could put their children’s health at risk. But the one thing that’s on all of our minds as the first day of school approaches is whether it’s safe for kids to head back to school buildings this fall. Should Kids Return to School? In general, the virus is far more widespread and much less contained than it was back in March when schools in all 50 states began to shut their doors almost overnight....

In the beginning, work on the puzzle with your preschooler, especially if they have never tried one before. Depending on the type of puzzle you are working on together, explain the different strategies in completing them — for example, if you have a square or rectangular puzzle, you would want to work on the corners and edges first. For cut-out puzzles, help your preschooler recognize the best ways to match up the forms and shapes....

When it comes to traveling with a little one, the last thing parents want is a heavy, large stroller to lug around along with everything else we need (which is basically anything ever made for a child!). We came across the GB Pockit Stroller, which in 2014 earned a Guinness World Record for being the most compact option on the market, and we knew we had to test it out....

The name Grace is of Latin origin and was first used as a reference to the phrase “God’s grace.” Grace’s meanings include charm, goodness, and generosity. In Greek mythology, the name Grace is tied to beauty and joy. The three Graces were considered to be the goddesses of nature, bringing purity to the name. The Puritans were introduced to the name Grace in the 16th century and later brought the name with them to America....

Your gestational period is in fact 40 weeks long, but it starts counting on the first day of your last period. You aren’t actually pregnant during weeks 1 and 2, and by the time you see a positive result on a pregnancy test, you are already considered four weeks pregnant. The first month has already passed! You can count your gestational period in weeks or months. Your healthcare provider will use weeks, but you might start using months in conversation when you get further along....

Overview The placenta is an important organ that forms along the uterine wall and connects to the fetus via the umbilical cord. Its function is to provide a fetus with oxygen and nutrients during pregnancy, as well as take away waste. With multiples, the number of placentas can vary. There can be more than one placenta (one per fetus) or a single placenta that is shared by the fetuses. The number of placentas can be an indicator of the zygosity of the twins (a term that refers to whether they developed from the same egg or from different eggs)....

Our idea of family may have changed a ton—there are new roles and routines to adjust to and new highs and new lows. Yet, through it all, it can be helpful to remind ourselves of the people in our lives who are there for us, whether in person or over the phone. Here are the ways our team at Verywell has learned to appreciate family. Even if it means staying apart, there are always opportunities to come closer together....

The important thing to understand is the grasping benchmarks that babies must first achieve in order to have appropriate expectations. How Grasping Skills Develop The watchful parent will note that as the months pass by, their baby shows increasing dexterity in the ability to grasp and play with toys. The standards below detail what can be expected of babies throughout the first year. 3 Months: No longer newborns, they can grasp objects placed in their hands, though they generally aren’t able to reach out and grab objects....

Picking Music for Labor and Birth During the childbirth classes that I teach about using music in labor, I ask everyone to play a really fun game. I’ve got a playlist on my smartphone that is entitled “Childbirth Class”. In there I have a very unique selection of music. The instructions are to raise your hand if it’s something that you might consider listening to for your birth—then I start the music....

No one knows for sure at this point—especially as the coronavirus continues to surge in many states around the country. Why We Feel So Much Uncertainty According to a survey conducted by AASA, The Superintendent’s Association, 94% of superintendents nationwide said they weren’t ready to announce whether their school districts will reopen or resume in-person schooling as of June 2020. This uncertainty can create a great deal of unease and stress for kids and parents alike....

Of course, electronics aren’t the only reason kids don’t follow directions. They also tend to have selective hearing. But the good news is, a few simple changes to the way you give directions can be the key to getting your child to listen the first time you speak. Get Rid of Distractions Yelling instructions from across the house while your child plays video games or scrolls through social media isn’t likely to be effective....

Of course, there’s nothing embarrassing about being pregnant, but you may be feeling awkward during this early stage, or hoping nobody notices the inevitable physical and emotional changes. So what do you do? We’ve got you covered on everything from tips for hiding your baby bump, dealing with uncomfortable questions and sharing the news when you’re ready. When Do Most Pregnant People Start Showing? There is a lot of variability in terms of when pregnant people begin to show....

Homemade bubble solution also encourages kids to use the kitchen, measure ingredients, and perform a little easy math. And DIY bubbles also teach lessons about reusing and repurposing materials, which can spark your child’s imagination. Here’s how you can make your own bubbles at home. The Science of Making Bubbles There is science to the process of making good bubble solution. Water by itself has a high surface tension , which means plain water bubbles are small and quick to burst....

For example, can your child also be a vegetarian if you are a vegetarian? Depending on the diet, the answer is usually yes. But there is a caveat; you must develop meal plans that ensure your child receives all the nutrients needed for adequate growth and development. Appropriately planned vegetarian or vegan diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

As a parent, you want to raise your kids to grow up to be empathetic, kind, and socially conscious people. However, it has become clear to many that the approach they’ve been taking towards race—often an approach that echoes the way they themselves were raised—is simply not enough. It can be a challenging subject and many parents are not sure how to approach it. More importantly, they may not be sure what steps to take to make sure that their own children grow up to oppose racism....

Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland suggest that for time-outs to be effective, they should consist of “two kinds of nothing.“ In other words, there should be nothing going on during the time-out, and there should be nothing the child can do about it. Why Time-Outs Work When implemented correctly, time-out removes positive reinforcement. The strategy gives a child a few minutes away from a stimulating environment and is one of the most effective disciplinary techniques for children beginning at age 2 and going through the primary school years....

Not only is a friendship with a fake friend unhealthy, but being associated with a fake friend often results in being bullied. Consequently, it is important that your kids can identify the characteristics of fake friendships. Here is a list of eight characteristics to review with your kids. If their friends have these traits, then it is time to start building some new relationships. Fake Friends Are Selfish Typically, a fake friend will only contact your child when they want or need something....