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Children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, basic reading, or reading comprehension often have difficulty learning decoding skills and need a great deal of practice. Phases of Reading Decoding Readers who do not develop decoding skills will also have difficulty with reading comprehension. The earliest phases of reading decoding instruction usually involve phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. Typically, in the first grade, children learn how to sound out the various sounds in words and combine them to make words up to one syllable....

Sonohysterography may also be referred to as hysterosonography, saline infused sonography (SIS), transvaginal sonography with fluid contrast augmentation, and the abbreviation SHG (sono-hystero-gram). This same test with special attention to the fallopian tubes may be referred to as sonosalpingography. What Sonohysterography Is During sonohysterography, a very thin tube (catheter) is placed inside the cervical opening. Saline solution (a sterilized salt water solution) is slowly introduced via the thin tube. The saline solution gently distends the uterus, so that the uterine walls move slightly away from each other....

Any sudden and unexpected death of a baby under one year old, in which the cause was not obvious, is considered SUID. These deaths often happen while babies are sleeping or in the area where they sleep. Despite the success of the Safe to Sleep campaign, which has greatly reduced the death rate, SIDS remains the leading cause of sudden death in infants and the fourth leading cause of overall infant mortality in the United States....

You might have also heard about one such form of birth control called the rhythm method, which consists of abstaining from sex or using a barrier method on the days of the month that you are most likely to get pregnant. These days are identified by tracking your menstrual cycles and watching for signs of ovulation. “To use the rhythm method, you track your menstrual history to predict when you will ovulate,” says Cynthia M....

Because expectant moms are more susceptible to all kinds of viruses during pregnancy, their risk of contracting shingles increases, too. What exactly is shingles, though, and what does it look like in pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know. Shingles Symptoms A red rash is a hallmark of the shingles infection; it usually appears in a small area on one side of the body, often on the face, back, or torso....

When preparing baby formula, it is important to mix it correctly with safe drinking water. Additionally, it’s important to follow the directions on the formula’s packaging. As you are learning how to prepare baby formula, it helps to know the guidelines and recommended preparation methods, generally and for your specific formula brand, to ensure your baby’s safety. Be sure to share instructions on formula preparation methods with whoever will be taking care of your baby, whether it is child care providers, grandparents, babysitters, or other family members....

While it’s normal for all kids to have moments where their sense of entitlement becomes evident if you are like most parents you don’t want your child’s ungrateful attitude to become permanent. But instilling a grateful heart is about more than teaching your child to say “yes please” and “thank you.” If your child is ungrateful more often than you’d like, the good news is, there are things you can do....

Children are likely to learn about war at some point from the media. And acts of terrorism can be much closer to home, which can make for even more complicated discussions with children. How do you explain a bombing that killed innocent people? Or how do you answer questions about whether another 9/11 attack could happen again? Even though these conversations can be tough to have, it’s important to give kids age-appropriate information about war....

These learning opportunities are designed to provide kids with the skills they need to function in their everyday life. Depending on their age, kids may be taught everything from how to make a sandwich and how to follow a daily schedule to how to take public transportation. These skills, which can also include doing laundry or shopping for groceries, are sometimes called “life skills” or “skills of daily living.” While these skills aren’t critical, they are important for anyone who plans to participate in a modern community....

The right outdoor toys should be age-appropriate and entertaining. If the toy is designed for an older child, your toddler will likely be uninterested, not know how to play with it, or harm themselves while playing. “With so many options for outdoor play, parents or caregivers should look out for toys that will match kids’ interests," Maddie Michalik, senior editor at Toy Insider, tells Verywell Family. “Kids who are into sports might want options that will test their skills; creative kids will love outdoor crafts; techy kids might love drone[s] and remote-control vehicles!...

Whether their interests lean towards STEM, sports, arts and crafts, superheroes, cars, or anything else, there’s a great gift for the five-year-old in your life. Once you’ve found something in their interest, consider the gift’s durability, ease of cleaning, and function. Nothing will top a gift that they can use again and again every day. We researched popular options with these features in mind. Here are our favorite picks for the best gifts for five-year-old boys....

When buying a gift for a three-year-old, look for hands-on toys that let them act out real-life scenarios. They may enjoy pushing a baby doll in a toy stroller or serving pretend ice cream in a play kitchen. Dress-up toys also go over quite well, whether they are real-life costumes like a construction worker or fantasy-based characters like Elsa from Frozen. Because three-year-olds are beginning to move from parallel play to cooperative play, look for toys that will be equally fun played alone or with other children....

Encouraging your kids to express themselves is critical during these difficult years, so gifts that help them do this are great options. We carefully considered design, value, trends, any additional features, and age recommendations when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for teens with any interests and hobbies. Price at time of publication: $200 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $140 (combo cases) Price at time of publication: $24 Price at time of publication: $200 Price at time of publication: $120 Price at time of publication: $135 Price at time of publication: $68 Price at time of publication: $25 Price at time of publication: $19 Price at time of publication: $90 Price at time of publication: $65 The kit is also equipped with safety features for beginners, which our tester loves....

“You don’t need a diaper bag, a pump bag, a purse, and a lunch bag or cooler just to leave your home,” explains Ashley Blankenship, breastfeeding counselor, founder of Supported Season, and creator of Bump Up Birth Method. “Consolidate as much as you can to make it as easy as possible!” From choosing between sizes, colors and patterns, totes and crossbody bags, and more, a lot goes into finding the right bag....

If you’re on the fence about laser tag for your family, psychologist Mary McGaughan, PsyD, has some guidance for determining whether it’s appropriate: “Think about where your child is in terms of skills like impulse control, self-monitoring, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and reasoning skills.” McGaughan adds, “These are all skills that I believe are important for safely and appropriately engaging in a game like laser tag and processing the experience.” When purchasing a laser tag set, you should consider its durability, price, ease of use, and range of settings....

“Parents will want to consider how they plan to use the stroller—the best option for leisurely walks around the neighborhood may not be the best option for jogging,” explains Amanda Stovall, MD, an Illinois-based board-certified pediatrician. Convertible strollers tend to be on the heavier side, Dr. Stovall tells Verywell Family, so depending on where you go when traveling with kids, you might not want to cart one around in addition to bags and other necessities....

Think about the types of toys that will be put into the toy organizer to ensure they will fit properly and your child can put toys away independently with ease. We carefully considered design, material, ease of assembly, value, and sizes when reviewing products. Keep reading to find the best toy organizer for your family. What makes this organizer so great is that each bin easily comes off the shelf, allowing for kids to play with one type of toy at a time and then simply replace the bin at clean-up time....

Whether a school is public or private really doesn’t matter. What is important is whether the school and its teachers are willing to accommodate the needs of gifted children. To determine if the school is a good fit for your gifted child, you will want to check it out, but you need to know what to look for in a good gifted program. For example, a good gifted program will have multiple options for the gifted, will be flexible in meeting students’ needs, and will provide a challenging curriculum....