“Changing a friendship group” could signal trouble in a child’s life, Johns says. It is an appropriate time for Mom to step in. However, before doing so, she should try to decipher what motivated her daughter’s actions. This could be a daunting task if a mother has failed beforehand to get to know her daughter and develop a relationship. “Moms have to be proactive. I have seen mothers who think everything is fine, but her daughter is considered an outcast....

Statistics Edwards Syndrome is occurs in 1 out of every 4,000 births. However, the incidence during pregnancy is much higher because it may be unrecognized. Many women whose fetus has trisomy 18 have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Sadly, the outcomes for babies born with Edwards Syndrome are not good, including: Half of the infants do not survive beyond the first week of life.About 90% to 95% of children will die before their first birthday....

The term “dry drowning” is no longer used in the medical community, as it’s considered misleading. There is no difference between dry drowning and drowning, so the preferred term is simply “drowning.” We use “dry drowning” here, however, to describe drowning incidents in which symptoms don’t appear until later. Risk Factors According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children ages 1 to 4 have the highest rates of drowning, followed by children ages 5 to 9....

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Parents can help with language skills even when their child has speech delays.  In fact, the more that parents do to help children overcome challenges, the better prepared the child will be for kindergarten. Parents of children with disorders such as autism, apraxia of speech, and stuttering issues may want to consult with a speech therapist before getting started. Often, therapists can recommend effective techniques for building spoken and receptive language skills....

Morning Routine Having a morning routine can make the difference between total chaos and a smooth start to the day. Everyone in the family will benefit when the first hour of their day is calm. The day should start with an established wake-up time that gives everyone enough time to get everything done without rushing. An example of a morning routine is as follows: Rise and shine Eat breakfast Get dressed Brush teeth Collect things needed for the day, such as lunch, homework, or jacket Off to school...

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Professional sports jersey Pennant, foam finger, or any other fan paraphernalia you can locate Hat Computer printout of a five-day forecast (use a clip-art sun if you can) Stapler Instructions: Dress your child as a sports fan. Staple the “five-day forecast” to the hat. More Costume Ideas

A groundbreaking new study released in Pediatrics on Sept. 19, 2022, showed family evictions have been linked to poor health and hunger in children and families, especially those with children under 4 years old. Those families also have children who have more frequently been admitted to hospitals via emergency rooms. Additionally, mothers who have been evicted are more likely to report depressive symptoms. These eviction conditions are compounded by rising inflation, as well as the increase in the cost of groceries and other necessities....

Rattles Squeak toys Balls with bells inside Pop-up toys where hidden figures (cartoon characters and so on) pop up when your baby spins a tiny drum, turns a telephone dial, pushes a button, or pulls on a lever Pull toys Pull-string musical toys Toys that allow pouring of water or sand Crib-side activity centers (By about 10 months, your baby should be able to master most if not all of the activities, such as spinning telephone dials, ringing bells, and pushing buttons....

Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Read and follow all warnings and instructions.Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks. Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves, and flammable materials.Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned. Keep a bucket of water in case of a malfunction or fire.

But space is not an issue when you’re living at home. You can have the luxury of filling your medicine cabinet with everything you might need—in the amounts you want. You don’t need the convenience of prepackaged first aid kits. You can buy all the items you need in a drugstore or supermarket. You can either keep them in a medicine cabinet or in a childproof container that’s readily available in a kitchen cabinet or a closet....

Take Stock of Your Feelings It makes perfect sense to have mixed feelings about this major life event. Allow yourself to feel the full range of emotions. Consider starting a pregnancy journal and taking pictures of your gradually growing bump to help you adjust to pregnancy and manage your anxiety or excitement. Keep in mind that your partner might be feeling completely different things about this life-changing news. While your excited, they may be a little nervous....

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours Materials: One quart-size milk carton One half-gallon-size milk carton Scissors Glue gun Exacto knife Spray enamel paint Heavy cord Bird seed

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Preschoolers Preschoolers love to imitate their parents. They are quick to hug and kiss a friend or preschool classmate – just like Mommy hugs and kisses Daddy. Playing doctor is popular and natural at this age. Kids like to peek at and explore each other’s sexual differences. During these years, many kids become very attached to their opposite-sex parent. So, don’t be surprised if you get a “romantic” marriage proposal from your four-year-old!...

OK, while that one might not be a realistic example, it does illustrate what a spoonerism is, how often they can happen, and how silly they can be. Everyone can find the humor in a spoonerism—and verbally gifted kids will be especially delighted by this play with language. If your child enjoys wordplay—or just likes to laugh (and who doesn’t?)—have them read some stories full of spoonerisms. And then encourage your child to create their own spoonerisms....