This age isn’t without its ups and downs. Five-year-olds are still learning to regulate their emotions, so meltdowns happen from time to time. Still, your child is moving toward becoming more mature, and is able to do big kid things like going to school, and brushing their own teeth. Let’s take a look at what to expect in terms of growth and development as you parent your 5-year-old, as well as some red flags that might warrant a call to your pediatrician....

Learning disabilities are often diagnosed and assessed using norm-referenced scores. These types of scores estimate whether a student’s scores are above average, average, or below average compared to his or her peers. Test results are also often used to gauge how well a child is doing and to decide if a child needs extra help in specific areas. Types of Standardized Test Scores There are many different types of test scores used in educational testing....

Overview Dyslexia is one of several types of reading problems. The broad term, specific learning disorder, includes Dyslexia and other specific reading problems. Signs Signs of dyslexia are varied and may include: Seeing letters backwardBeing unable to distinguish similar letters from one another (d from b, for example)Being unable to connect written letters or letter combinations with their associated soundsBeing able to read words but unable to make sense of the words as they are read...

I’ve identified the foods with the most nutrition and least amount of fat as “Include.” The foods that are high in fat and calories and offer little in the way of nutrition have been labeled “Avoid.” Further, I’ve placed an asterisk (*) next to the foods that are lower in calories, and can work for the weight-conscious diner. Bon appétit! Chinese Food Loaded with vegetables, rice, and noodles, the typical Chinese cuisine offers an assortment of healthy selections....

In an ectopic or tubal pregnancy, implantation of the zygote/embryo most often takes place in the fallopian tubes. Since the growth of an ectopic pregnancy in the fallopian tubes would rupture the tubes before the end of the first trimester, the pregnancy cannot result in the birth of a baby. In fact, an untreated ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency and can be fatal if it ruptures without prompt treatment....

Fortunately, fetal brain development typically follows a pretty predictable schedule. In fact, the fetal nervous system, or your baby’s brain and spinal cord, is one of the first systems to develop. So, as you continue along with your prenatal care and get your ultrasounds, your baby also will be moving along and developing at a predictable rate. Your Baby’s Brain Before you can fully understand fetal brain development, it is important to understand the different parts of your baby’s brain....

You’ll need list The software you’ve chosen and its instructions Account numbers, recent statements, and balances for each of the accounts you want to track in the software Your income and expense tracking document Because so many software options are available, it’s beyond the scope of this book to explore each of them in detail. Instead, let’s consider the basic components that make up most of these products and then determine which of those components you need so you can make a more educated buying decision....

Don’t Go Hog Wild Just Yet Resist the urge to go on a spending spree, buying baby clothes, maternity clothes, diapers, cribs, and assorted baby paraphernalia. For one thing, people need something to give you for baby showers, so it’s OK to look and make your lists at some retail stores, but it’s too early to buy. For another, trust me on this one – you really don’t want all that stuff sitting around staring you in the face for 10 months....

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Bell-bottomed pants Long-sleeved hippie shirt (from a thrift store) Long-haired wig Flowers (for hair) Sandals Light-colored sunglasses Peace-sign necklace Leather headband Instructions: Dress your child in the clothes. Remind her to flash a two-fingered “peace” sign when she gets her treats. More Costume Ideas

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Names were often corrupted as immigrants interacted with their neighbors. Perhaps the individual giving information to the census taker was not your ancestor, but a neighbor who happened to be home when your ancestor wasn’t. The census taker took the information the neighbor gave rather than revisiting your ancestor. And so Mr. Justice became Mr. Justis or Jean Christien became John Christian. According to the 1850 census, Diana Drollinger’s grandfather was born in North Carolina about 1800....

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When you have your first ultrasound, your doctor may talk about the presence or absence of the gestational sac. What exactly is the gestational sac? When can it first be detected on ultrasound? What does it mean if it is (or is not) there? What does it mean if a gestational sac is seen, but appears to be empty? Here are the answers to these, and other, common questions you might have about the role of the gestational sac in your pregnancy....