Public schools rely on average, below average, or above-average test scores to identify how well a group of students learns. In some cases, students may be compared to their peers in the school district, county or state. Other times, school officials distinguish average students from others to see who’s on grade level or how well an individual child performs in school compared to classmates on nationally normed tests. What Does Average Mean?...
Fortunately, frequent newborn sneezing is absolutely normal and usually nothing to be concerned about. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that most babies are primarily nose breathers and sneeze as a way to breathe more easily and clear their little noses. Typically, you don’t need to contact your doctor unless they have other symptoms. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about why babies sneeze a lot, if and when you should clear their nose, as well as when to call the doctor....
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Attach air-inflated balloons to short lengths of string. Have your child hold the balloon away from her body and move around it, trying not to get too close. Still holding the string, toss the balloon into the air and let it float down. Follow the movement the balloon is making by going upwards when the balloon is tossed and downwards as the balloon floats down. Holding the string, do turning and wave-like movements with the balloon....
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Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Small plastic beach shovel A stick All you need is a shovel and a stick to create a fun beach activity for your child.
Parents around the world breastfeed while eating diets full of spices, garlic, and cruciferous vegetables. And since the foods that you eat will make up your child’s diet as well, your breastfeeding diet has the capacity to influence your baby’s food preferences both in infancy and later life. While your body will prioritize making nutritious breast milk no matter what you are eating, healthy food choices and adequate calories will ensure that you’re meeting the nutrition needs of both yourself and your baby....
Some cultures have special prayers that are said immediately after birth. Others believe in specific sentiments that should be said or heard. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, your words are sure to reflect the love you have for your new baby. 25 Common First Words When we asked moms and dads what they said to their baby when they saw them for the first time, we got a wide variety of responses....
Published in JAMA Pediatrics, the study found that emergency departments are more likely to physically restrain Black children than white children. The results highlight the fact that racial biases factor into the decision to restrain a child. The findings may help hospitals take a closer look at their policies governing restraints. The Study “We found that even after adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, Black children had 1.8 times higher odds of restraint compared to white children," says Destiny Tolliver, MD, a lead author of the study, and a postdoctoral fellow and pediatrician in the Yale National Clinician Scholars Program....
When this happens, the nipples turn pale or white, and there may be a painful, burning sensation. Then, once the flow of blood returns, the nipples may look blue, pink, or red, and the burning usually turns into throbbing pain. Causes of Nipple Blanching The most common cause of nipple blanching in breastfeeding women is a poor latch. If your baby is not latching on correctly, the pressure of her mouth against your nipple can prevent blood from flowing to the area....
The WHO says that interventions to nurture the mother-infant relationship are crucial not only for the infant’s growth and development but also for the mother’s mental health. A recent first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, published in the journal Neuropsychobiology, found that breastfeeding can have a positive effect on the moods of depressed mothers. “The demonstrated advantages of breastfeeding are often explained in terms of its nutritional composition,” says study author Jillian Hardin, PhD, from the developmental psychophysiology lab at Florida Atlantic University....
The Breastfeeding C-Hold The C-Hold, also known as the palmer grasp, is the most common hand position that moms use to support the breast when latching the baby on to breastfeed. The steps for using the C-hold are: This hold gives you the ability to control the movement of your breast and direct your nipple toward your baby’s mouth. Whether you prefer a traditional latch or an asymmetrical latch, the C-hold will allow you to aim your nipple into the proper position so that the baby latches on correctly....
How much personal property you have to insure. This includes the value of your home and the value of your personal property. If you own a lot of nice jewelry, or you work out of your home, you should count on buying additional coverage. How much personal liability insurance you feel you need. Standard levels are pretty wimpy, and it doesn’t cost that much to bump up this coverage. Additional endorsements for things like boats, aircraft, vans, etc....
