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But what happens if your baby’s head is more severely misshapen? Is this a problem? If your baby’s skull looks elongated, they may be diagnosed with a condition called dolichocephaly (also known as scaphocephaly). If that’s the case for you, you may have a lot of questions about this condition, what it means for your baby, and what treatment options are available. What Is Dolichocephaly? Dolichocephaly refers to an elongation of an infant’s head caused most often by positioning after birth....

The spread seems to be led by children, with states such as Minnesota seeing links between activities like sporting events and outbreaks. “Schools and affiliated settings are the main sources of new clusters and outbreaks,” Steier cautions. A recent study also found a 64% increased risk of death from the B.1.1.7. variant, compared to other circulating mutations. This information is worrisome, but how concerned do we need to be, really?...

Chances are, they are hoping it will go one way or the other. Though the fear of seeing a positive or negative result may vary from person to person, the fear of the answer is still usually the same. Fear of a Negative Test Result For those fearing a negative pregnancy test, there may have been years of trying attached to the stress of taking the test. They may have undergone expensive fertility testing....

Normally, the syllabus is handed out at the beginning of the course, so that students and parents know what to expect from the class and the teacher. A syllabus will offer up a great deal of information about your child’s class, teacher, and personal responsibilities. Here’s what you’ll learn by reading the syllabus sheets your tween brings home. The Middle School Syllabus Class Objectives: Somewhere at the top of the syllabus will be information on the class objectives....

What Is Vision Screening? Beginning at three years of age, children should have a formal test of their vision. Prior to this, younger children’s vision can be assessed by observation of how they fixate and track objects and the history of the child’s parents. Visual milestones for infants include being able to follow an object to midline in the first 2 to 6 weeks, past midline by 1 to 3 months and follow an object 180 degrees by 3 to 5 months....

Women who have undergone a cesarean section are faced with additional risks associated with the surgical procedure. Despite the fact that cesareans are considered relatively safe, it is still important to recognize the warning signs should the unexpected occur. Here are five red flags you should know if you have undergone or are scheduled to have a cesarean section. High or Persistent Fever While it is not unusual to run a slight fever following a cesarean, you should contact your doctor immediately if you either have a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or a low-grade fever that lasts for more than 24 hours....

What’s an Umbilical Cord? The umbilical cord is typically a collection of two arteries and a vein covered in a substance called Wharton’s Jelly. The jelly prevents the arteries and vein from being compressed during the pregnancy as well as during birth. (Some babies have a single umbilical artery known as a two vessel cord.) Your baby receives oxygen and nutrients through this delivery system. Your baby will also excrete waste via the same system....

How It Works Also known as balanced literacy, the whole language approach is an educational philosophy that teaches children to read by using strategies that show how language is a system of parts that work together to create meaning. While it may sound as if this method discounts phonics, the use of phonemic awareness (or sub-lexical reading) is one of its components. The whole language philosophy also teaches students to recognize core words as a single word instead of having them sound out all words phonetically....

Learn more about the health implications of a child moving a lot in their sleep, what stages this tends to happen, and when to be concerned. Is Sleep Movement Normal in Children? Understandably, parents may become concerned if they notice their child flipping and flopping, sitting up, or twisting and turning in their sleep. Common worries may include wondering if your child is getting enough sleep, if their sleep is restorative, if their fitful sleep could be a sign of an underlying medical condition, or if they’re at risk of injuring themselves....

Registering Car Seats Without the Registration Card As a person who is well-known for misplacing everything from car keys to grocery lists (and for the record, those items are just misplaced not lost!), I can fully commiserate with those of you who misplaced your registration card. Or, perhaps in your situation is that you obtained a ​used car seat and you do not have a card. Rest assured you can still register your seat....

Several kings named William have ruled in the British Isles, as well as in other empires. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is a current member of the British royal family and will be the eventual heir to the British throne. How Popular is the Name William? William is a classic name that has endured for centuries. Not only is it popular in the English language, but it has its equivalent in other traditions as well....

Being pregnant can be all-consuming, so it’s natural to want to tune into content about this chapter of your life. Whether you’re looking for something lighthearted and funny or a film that’s a bit more substantial, we’ve got you covered. So grab your favorite snacks, curl up on the couch, and get ready to stream our list of the top-10 movies to watch when you’re pregnant. Juno Movie Stats The movie stars Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, and Jason Bateman....

Firstly, miscarriages are common, with approximately 10% to 15% of known pregnancies ending in miscarriage. 50% of miscarriages are caused by chromosomal anomalies or other problems with the embryo or implantation. The vast majority of miscarriages, around 80%, happen within the first trimester (the first 12 weeks of pregnancy). It’s a process that can be painful for the parent, both physically and emotionally. Miscarriages last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with bleeding typically lasting longer the farther along the pregnancy was....

In the beginning, you might experience challenges trying to get pregnant. Or, if you’ve already given birth you may be looking for ways to heal and accept your postpartum body. As your baby grows, there will be joy and delight at all of the “firsts”—your baby’s first step, first laugh, the first day of school. And there will be times when motherhood feels difficult and frustrating, like when your child has a fever or refuses to sleep....

So, if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to keep curious kids busy, head to one of these virtual field trip sites. A virtual tour can be a learning experience in itself or help families decide where they want to travel to next. Art and Culture If your child has always had an interest in the arts or you find that they are looking to draw or color something new, then these options below may be a great choice for your kid....

Choosing a baby’s name based on a letter can be something for fun or can create a family of names that all work together seamlessly. If parents and siblings already have “L” names, then maybe the new addition should too! And if your last name begins with “L,” well, then it sounds like this might be a lucky letter for you all. Lacey Origin: English Meaning: From Lassey, France Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lacy Famous Namesakes: Lacey Chabert, who starred in Mean Girls and Party of Five is a well-known actress with this name....

Instead, the influence is more subtle—it’s a matter of your teen seeing what other friends are doing and deciding to follow suit because they want to fit in. The idea that “everybody is doing it” can make teens make choices you wish they wouldn’t. This is especially true when teens think the “cool kids” are doing something. Teens may make incorrect assumptions about cliques, but teens who believe the popular kids drink, smoke, or skip class, may think those behaviors will make them seem cool....

Studies consistently show that yelling is one of the eight discipline strategies that can make behavior problems worse. This can lead to a downward spiral—yelling leads to bad behavior which leads to more yelling. Another problem with yelling is that it doesn’t teach kids how to manage their behavior. If a child gets yelled at for hitting their sibling, they won’t learn how to resolve problems peacefully. Here’s how to discipline without yelling....

Want to help raise money for your child’s school, but aren’t sure how to work it into your budget? Are you a school parent volunteer looking for ways to raise money that your fellow school parents can manage? Several corporations now offer give-back or rewards programs that donate back a percentage of sales made to programs chosen by the purchaser. These programs are known as passive fundraisers. For many of these, smaller amounts of money trickle in on a regular basis....

To make matters more complicated, signs that labor is getting close can appear days or even weeks before the birth—or they might progress very quickly. Here are seven of the most common indications that your body is preparing to go into labor. Learn more about the signs that labor is near. What Are the Most Common Signs of Labor? The experience is labor (and impending labor) is unique for each person....