With the CDC’s recommendation of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, immunizations are top of mind once again for caregivers. Find out how doctors from across the country approach the topic with parents, and what they want families to know about vaccines. Monica Asnani, MD What Do You Want Your Patients’ Parents to Know About Vaccines? Being a parent means making important choices about your child’s health on a daily basis....

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Wire Cheap red hair dye (that washes out in a shampoo) Two strips of ripped cloth and hair ties Brown eye pencil 2 mismatched stockings Short overalls or dress Bright T-shirt Boots Instructions: Go to a re-sale shop to pick up the stockings, a cotton dress or overalls, and some boots. Die your child’s hair with red dye. Put the clothes on. Part her hair down the middle and divide it into two sections....

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The greatest cost of homeschooling is the loss of income of the stay-at-home parent. But the good news is that in today’s digital age, parents are finding creative ways to juggle homeschooling responsibilities and a career. At our homeschooling groups, parents commonly negotiate on their cell phones while their kids partake in the day’s activities. More: The Ultimate Homeschool Supply List That’s not to say there’s no sacrifice at all....

However, preemies can overcome their feeding challenges with a little help. By understanding why your baby is having trouble, learning some simple techniques, and knowing who to turn to for extra guidance, you can get your preemie on track to steadily growing and gaining weight. Preemie Feeding Challenges Although it comes easily to most full-term babies, learning to eat tends to be a challenge for preemies, at least early on....

If you choose to keep your preschooler at home, you’ll need to find alternative ways to give him the opportunity and the encouragement he needs to make friends. (You’d also be well advised to find ways that allow your three-year-old to spend at least a short time without you or his special caregiver so that he gets used to the care and company of other adults.) Especially if your three-year-old has never experienced daycare, he will probably find it easier to make friends in small groups rather than in large ones....

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This is often called informed consent. It should be automatic, but oftentimes women say yes to something and they aren’t sure of why it’s being done or any other information. When the discussion involves surgery, like a cesarean section (c-section), you need to pay particularly close attention because it will impact your baby’s health, future fertility, and your health. If You’re in Labor You’ve been in labor a few hours....

Here, you’ll find 50 rainy day activities that will keep your kids entertained and happy. Indoor Activities for Families When the rain is coming down in sheets, settle in and try one of these activities. Have storytime. You can’t go wrong with a good old-fashioned storytime. If your kids are old enough, they can take turns reading. Sort through old toys. Your playroom will be much more organized at the end, plus you may discover some old toys that you can put in storage or donate....

Although your two-year-old will still enjoy simple, single-picture-per-page books, she’ll also welcome storybooks now. So you now can begin introducing some of the best-loved books from your own childhood. The best way to nurture a love of books and reading in your child is to read to her every day. By introducing your toddler to a ridiculous character, fun and fascinating stories, and silly poems, the best children’s books will encourage her to want to read more....

Before I got pregnant with my first, I’d heard tons of women rave about how great their skin looked while they were pregnant. It glowed! It shone like the dawn on a summer’s morn! Shenanigans! Once I was pregnant, I was breaking out like a 13-year-old. When my belly started growing, the skin was dry and itchy. In fact, all of my skin was dry and itchy.And don’t even get me started on the veins and weird brown patches popping out....

A slower than expected fetal heartbeat referred to as fetal bradycardia can mean higher odds of miscarriage, but it also may be due to the pregnancy not being as far along as estimated. Miscarriage Risk The average baby’s heart rate is measured around 110 beats per minute (bpm) around 6 weeks gestation (the time of the first detection may be as early as 5 weeks gestation), peaks at 9 weeks (sometimes reaching levels near 180 bpm), and then gradually decreases as the fetus approaches term....

Jewish people have their own holiday to celebrate this special and meaningful time: Rosh Hashanah. Maybe you’re looking for new ways to celebrate the holiday as your family grows. Perhaps you’re looking for ideas of how to bring the spirit of the holiday into your home for the first time. Let’s talk about what Rosh Hashanah celebrates, its history and background, and some family-friendly ways of celebrating it. What Is Rosh Hashanah?...

Our kids today feel the same as we did, except now they can actually become a “star.” But rather than being on the big screen, now it’s all about the tiny screens on phones and computers. They don’t even need an agent or to audition anymore. Just a few quick clicks on Facebook, Periscope, or any other video-enabled app allows them to stream live, in real time with no edits, no take-backs, and no parental coaching....

So changing the way you take the SAT won’t always be easy—especially if you’re a good student. After all, you’ve had a lot of success doing things your way. And then I come along and tell you that if you want to achieve your maximum possible SAT score, you’re going to have to change test-taking habits that have served you well in school for years. Here are some of the major things you’re probably going to have to change for the SAT:...

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