The UCLA study took place over seven years and analyzed data on 362 pregnant women. Most of the women in the study were Hispanic or Black, and all of the women came from low-income families. Every woman in the study already had one young child at home. The main focus of the study was to analyze disparities in available health care and mental health for low-income and minority families. But the findings that women (who were prone to depression before and during pregnancy or who experienced postpartum depression) also had children who experienced more behavioral and emotional problems during early childhood are not new....

Steroids can promote the production of a natural chemical in the baby’s lungs that reduces the effort of breathing. They must be given 24 to 48 hours before the birth to have maximum benefit. You may also be given oral medicine or an injection to reduce the frequency of contractions. This can prolong pregnancy for a few days, during which time the steroids can take effect. Also, if necessary, you can be transferred to a hospital with NICU facilities....

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Alison Rabil, the director of financial aid at Barnard College, became concerned one day when she was examining figures on the number of students at the women’s college who were taking out private loans. Rabil and others in Barnard’s financial aid office certainly understood why private loans should be a last resort. But the school’s parents, even though many were college educated, didn’t appreciate the potential hazards of a private loan, which is the fastest growing source of student debt in the country....

Recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explains that getting kids to eat their veggies really comes down to repetition. The more kids are exposed to familiar and unfamiliar vegetables, the better your chances of getting them to actually eat them. Researchers from Flinders University in Australia reviewed numerous scientific studies to compile a list of successful strategies that have been proven to help increase vegetable intake in children....

How would you handle a grandchild who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Read the answer… I am a 13-year-old girl who is trying to understand ADHD. Read the answer… My stepdaughter is on medicine for ADHD. Her mother hasn’t told us a lot about this problem. Please help us understand what is going on, or suggest something that we can do for her. Read the answer… Our son has ADHD and the relatives are coming to visit....

This activity is a great way for your child to practice writing and remember the books and authors he likes. Small notebook Pen, pencil, crayons, and/or markers Directions

Remove as much rotten wood as possible (and economically feasible) before beginning repairs. In structural wood — columns, beams, girders, and the like — it’s important to cut back to sound wood; if possible, the cut should be made at least one foot beyond the last evidence of rot. You don’t have to be as aggressive on things like window trim, but you still should remove as much rotten wood as you can....

The images we see in the media of teens are that they are unmotivated, lack organization or focus, and perhaps are lazy. When we dig a little deeper into what’s really going on, research tells us that, among other things, teens might not be lacking ambition, but purpose. The role that a sense of purpose plays in all our lives is something that researchers are beginning to uncover. Even as adults we sometimes struggle with what our purpose in life is, but this is perhaps an even more pressing issue among teens....

Renowned psychologist and best-selling author, Judith Wallerstein, has been looking for answers. She began tracking the fate of 131 children whose parents parted in California in the 1970s. Her book, The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A 25 Year Landmark Study, looks at how seven of these children, now in their late twenties through early forties, have fared as adults. Below, Wallerstein shares her discoveries. Many of the children in Wallerstein’s divorce study grew up too early, “forfeiting their own childhoods,” as she puts it, in order to comfort or support a divorced parent....

A 2020 study in Scientific Reports found that CMP (Circulating Microparticles) characteristics within the placenta are likely to be different for pregnancies that result in preeclampsia, which could be helpful information in the early detection of the condition. Researchers discovered biomarkers that could aid in the early detection of preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. The study showed that by the 10th or 12th week of pregnancy, CMP proteins within individuals that would later be diagnosed with preeclampsia already differed from those with healthy pregnancies....

Prenups, as lawyers call them, used to be popular mostly with older people who were marrying for the second time and wanted to protect the inheritance rights of their children in the event they died. However, provisions for what would happen in the event the parties divorced began to pop up, and now, young people marrying for the first time often inquire about having a prenup. Some stand to inherit money from parents, and the parents want the prenup....

Rhyming helps children to connect letters with sounds. What you need: Books with rhyming words, games, or songs What to do: The first activities in the list below work well with younger children. As your child grows older, the later activities let him do more. But keep doing the first ones as long as he enjoys them. Play rhyming games and sing rhyming songs with your child. Many include hand clapping, playing with balls, and playing in groups....

All objects are made up of small particles that are in a constant state of motion. The particles that make up an object are held together by bonds. Insulators have strong bonds that hold their particles rigidly in place. Since particles in an insulator don’t move around easily, the amount of energy that is transferred to other particles is minimal. This prevents particles from gaining energy and increasing the temperature....

Zoning and Other Legal Issues Before you go ahead and set up a fancy home office, you need to make sure there are no zoning restrictions in your area that prohibit you from working at home. While many communities limit the types of businesses that can be run out of a home, it’s unlikely that you’ll run into trouble for simply working at home, but it’s best to check. If you’re setting up a business that will be run out of your home, the extent and type of business might be restricted by zoning....

1. Withdrawn Behavior Kids who are struggling with stress tend to act withdrawn. They don’t seem to enjoy the same things they used to, or seem a little hesitant to join in with their peers. 2. Unexplained Aches and Pains Stress can manifest in physical ways as well. Kids under stress tend to complain about unexplained headaches and stomachaches when they have a perfectly clean bill of health. 3. Sleeplessness (or Sleeping More) Photo source: Flickr Any change in sleep patterns can indicate that your child is stressed....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: At least 6 feet of 1" thick foam Felt: Light brown (mushrooms), red (pepperoni), green (green peppers), black (olives) Acrylic Paint: White and dark brown Paint brushes Spray Paint: Yellow and red Hot glue gun Exacto knife Pizza box Instructions: Fold foam in half, with approximately 4" rolled up on the front side to resemble crust of pizza. Use the Exacto knife to cut foam into giant triangle: Point at the top, rolled up crust at the bottom....