The term Hispanic as used by the U.S. Census Bureau refers to persons with roots in Mexico, Central America, South America, Puerto Rico, and certain Caribbean nations. Given the diversity of these regions, one would expect to find diversity in the roles of Hispanic grandparents. While there are some variations, some generalizations appear to be true for most with Hispanic or Latino roots. Large, close-knit families are typical, with grandparents playing important roles....

Behind Closed Doors: How Judges Resolve Issues While those going through divorce await trial, they often find themselves unable to resolve even the most mundane issues on their own. When that happens, the judge on their case gets involved. For instance, John wanted to have his sons spend the last three weeks of the summer with him so that they could visit his sister (their aunt) and her family, who were in the United States for only a short time....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes This is a traditional action song that will get your child moving while she learns directions.

Grandparents are more than just fun caretakers who let your kids watch extra TV and eat dessert before dinner. They can play an important role in raising children. In fact, one study found that kids with involved grandparents had fewer emotional problems or behavior issues. Ahead, learn more about the origin of Grandparents Day, why it’s important, and how you can honor the special grandparents in your lives as well....

Editor’s Note: This article contains sponsored content. Laurène Mosely, a mother of 3 and CEO of SleepaSloth, outlines some of the strategies you can use to combat those sleepless nights. Inspired by her second child’s sleep struggles, Laurène and her husband created the smart baby sleep aid they wished had existed for their own children. SleepaSloth is extremely flexible and adaptable, giving you the confidence you need to help get your baby better sleep....

The good news is that most people only experience morning sickness in early pregnancy. But there are a few that will struggle with its symptoms even into the third trimester. Consequently, it’s essential to develop an arsenal of tips and tricks to help you get through those waves of nausea that come with the increase in hormones surging through your body. Coping With Morning Sickness on Your Commute You may experience the feeling of nausea, but not vomiting, or you may have both....

It’s not a question of whether or not to disclose this, however. “It needs to be clear to adoptive parents that they need to tell their children they are adopted. It isn’t a decision for adoptive parents to make or to take into consideration. Adoptees need to be told,” says Jessenia Parmer, an adoptee mental health advocate and consultant. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, there are some general guidelines you may want to consider when telling your child that they’re adopted....

Heat is great for helping you relax. Heat can be used for pain in a specific location, like a tight muscle, or it might be just used generally to help you relax, such as a warmed blanket or a warm tub or shower. You need to figure out what works for you at the moment, but you might already have a good idea from your everyday life. If you are a big fan of a heating pad or other source of warmth, this might be a great thing to add to your birth plan....

Your baby does not have to have a full tub bath every day if you are keeping the diaper area clean with each diaper change and using a barrier cream. (Vaseline or a zinc-based cream are good options as a preventive for skin breakdown.) A complete submersion tub bath once or twice a week is sufficient in the early days and even months after discharge while your baby is immobile and sleeping most of the time....

What’s “old hat” to you can be new and exciting to your child. When you talk about everyday experiences, you help her connect her world to language and enable her to go beyond that world to new ideas. What to do: As you get dinner ready, talk to you child about things that are happening. When your two- or three-year-old “helps” by taking out all the pots and pans, talk about them....

We were greeted by Mark, a senior operator. Mark was a roly-poly man with an infectious sense of humor who insisted on referring to sewage as his “bread and butter.” The Bug House “I’ll let you in on a secret,” Mark said in a stage whisper, “this whole facility is really a housing complex for billions of happy little waste-eating bugs. We don’t treat the waste – bacteria does. These one-celled critters chomp their way through several hundred tons of poop a day....

Infants who strain or groan when they have a bowel movement are likely not constipated if their stool is soft, even if they only have a bowel movement every two or three days. Many infants who are exclusively breastfed only have a bowel movement once every week or two. Causes of Infant Constipation It is often frustrating for parents to try to understand the causes of their child’s constipation. Although some parents understand the role that too much cow’s milk, a diet low in fiber, and not drinking enough fluids have in contributing to constipation, they may have other children with the same diet who aren’t constipated....

Threatened miscarriage is the term given to bleeding early in pregnancy, but in which the cervix remains closed. In this case, the bleeding stops after a few days, and the pregnancy is likely to continue.Inevitable miscarriage occurs when there is bleeding and the cervix is open, meaning that the fetus will be lost. If the pregnancy is less than eight weeks, the bleeding may be like a heavy, painful period. After eight weeks, the bleeding may be considerably heavier....

Pros The Ubbi is one of the best-looking diaper pails ever made. It’s sleek and modern, and you can choose from many different color and pattern options from bold to trendy and soothing. There are neutrals if you want something that blends with the rest of your home decor. Available solid colors are purple, red, aqua, orange, baby blue, navy blue, light pink, hot pink, lavender, mint green, white, gray, and ivory....