In fact, experiencing feelings of inadequacy from time to time is normal and sometimes could be the catalysts kids need to work harder or make improvements. But there are times when these comparisons and beliefs morph into something more significant that ultimately leads to self-deprecation and low self-worth. When this happens, kids can become stuck in their feelings of inferiority, making it difficult for them to push forward or accomplish their goals....
Tics are considered involuntary movements. There are a wide variety of tics, ranging in type and severity of expression: Facial grimacingGrunting or clearing throat, clicking Rapid eye blinking,Shoulder shrugging or a jerk of the head or shouldersShouting, making snort sounds, blurting obscenities Impact on Learning Children and teens experiencing Tourette syndrome may be frightened or embarrassed by the disruptive nature of their tics while at school. When Tourette’s is not understood by teachers, school staff and other students, the child with Tourette’s may face rejection or ridicule....
Is Your Partner OK? If you are starting to wonder if something might be wrong with your partner, you may want to pick a quiet time to talk together. Ask them how they’re feeling and if something is bothering them. Keep in mind that it’s normal to have mild mood swings or feel a little blue after giving birth. However, if your partner is having frequent bouts of crying, seems overwhelmed or hopeless, expresses intense fears, worries about hurting the baby, or has lost all interest in caring for themself or the newborn, these may be signs of a more serious condition....
Thankfully, as scary as SIDS is, there are several simple things you can do to reduce the risk for your baby. Let’s take a look at the most effective measures you can take to protect your baby from SIDS. What Is SIDS? SIDS stands for “sudden infant death syndrome.” As Richard Brucker, MD, a pediatrician with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, explains, SIDS is defined as the unexpected death in an infant under the age of 1....
Maybe your son is obsessed with his weight and runs to the bathroom immediately after dinner. Or your daughter is afraid of gaining weight and refuses to eat certain foods. Regardless of what you are seeing at home, having a conversation is an important first step. But this is not a conversation that you should jump into without some thought and planning. An eating disorder is a serious illness and the way that we talk about it matters....
For toddlers, choose books with short sentences and colorful illustrations. For both infants and toddlers, reading the same books over and over will build recognition of concepts and develop an awareness of language and sounds. You can also find catalog pictures of the objects, cut them out and glue them to the index cards for more reinforcement. When your child uses an object in the house, such as a chair, ask her to show you its name....
Huggies, a brand of diapers made by Kimberly Clark, has a possible solution—a line of diapers called Little Movers Slip-On diapers. They’re patterned after the brand’s popular Pull-Ups Training Pants which, if you aren’t familiar with them, essentially are disposable underpants that little kids can pull up or down themselves to make potty training easier. The main difference between the two products is that the Little Movers are much more absorbent than the Pull-Ups, which are meant to feel uncomfortable when wet to encourage a child to get to a potty when nature calls rather than pee or poop in his Pull-Up....
The finding comes after researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health tracked more than 600 low-income infants in their first year of life. Previous studies examining the link between food insecurity and obesity have largely focused on adults. What the Study Found In a statement about the study, lead author Sara Benjamin-Neelon. PhD, an associate professor at the Bloomberg School’s department of health, behavior, and society, says that “one possible explanation for this link is that food insecurity is associated with lower-quality diets that promote obesity, although infants, especially in the first six months of life, should be consuming limited foods—mainly just human breast milk or infant formula....
A new study from Sweden’s Lund University examined the ways in which fathers—defined in this study as cismen—experience fear and feelings of inadequacy related to parenting their new children. These feelings of incompetence ultimately connect to ongoing anxiety and postnatal depression (PND). Paternal Postpartum Depression Dr. Zaher Merhi, OBGYN, says, “We often talk about postpartum depression in mothers, but rarely talk about it in fathers. Paternal postpartum depression is more common than people think, especially when it’s regarding a first born, and I believe it needs to be talked about more in order to reduce its stigma....
With the LATCH system present in most cars, parents often assume they can install a car seat in the center using the lower anchors of the LATCH system—but this isn’t always the case. While there will always be a tether anchor for the center seat in the LATCH system, there may not be lower anchors for the center seat. Here’s how to find out if the LATCH system will work in your car—and what to do if it won’t....
What Is Intellectual Overexcitability? The intellectual overexcitability is characterized by an intense and accelerated mental activity. That does not mean, however, that it is concerned with academic achievement. Instead, it is concerned with a love of truth and a quest for understanding. Gifted children with this overexcitability may not be high achievers in school, but they are still deeply curious and interested in learning. Signs of this overexcitability are a high level of curiosity, deep concentration, the capacity for sustained intellectual effort, and a wide variety of interests....
While humorous, it can be stressful trying to keep clothes on a toddler who doesn’t want to wear them! Pants become the enemy, long-sleeves might as well be called “arm prisons,” and don’t even think about mentioning the evil villain known as “shoes.” Why, exactly, do toddlers love taking their clothes off? Here, we’ll explore why toddlers feel the need to strip down at any given moment, how to deal with it, and tips for keeping them in those adorable outfits you spent so much time picking out....
Happy Meal Options Kids can choose either the chain’s classic hamburger or chicken McNuggets (four or six-piece) for their Happy Meal entrée. If your kid wants a cheeseburger rather than a plain hamburger, just ask. While it is no longer advertised as a meal option, a cheeseburger can be substituted at a customer’s request. The child-sized meal comes with a small side of fries, but kids can also choose to add a Yoplait Go-GURT Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt or apple slices....
Noel or Noël is derived from the Old French word, “nael,” meaning “of or born on Christmas.” The name goes back to the birth of Jesus, which was referred to as “natalis dies” meaning “day of birth.” It later emerged into Middle English as “Nowel.” Since the Middle Ages, the name has traditionally been given to children born during the Christmas period. While it’s a popular name for both males and females, sometimes the feminine form of the name is spelled as Noelle....
As soon as a baby starts teething, their parents will do just about anything to bring them comfort, which is where the Nuby IcyBite Keys Teether comes in. It’s a ring with three “keys” attached, each of which is filled with cooling gel and is textured to massage and soothe sore gums. The keys’ filling will provide a cooling sensation at room temperature, but can also be refrigerated to give your baby a little more relief....
