What Your Child Should Know Your child should know: That it is important to demonstrate respect for others and the property of others How her actions demonstrate a sense of respect How You Can Help As your child heads off into the kindergarten classroom, respect will be an important part of her success in the classroom and an important ongoing learning process. Some children naturally develop a sense of respect early on while others need more guidance in this area....

One thing you can’t compromise on? Brushing teeth. And not just because clean, healthy teeth might help you avoid expensive orthodontic care when your kids are older (although that, too!), but also because good oral hygiene is important to overall health. Some experts even think the bacteria that occurs with gum disease may be able to move into the bloodstream, potentially having a negative effect on heart health. If your child still fights you when it’s time to brush their teeth or refuses to claim any responsibility for this hygiene habit, it’s time to help them get their mouth into sparkling, smiling shape....

Every child is different, but most kids are ready to tackle the “big kid” bike around 4 years old. But before you run out and buy them a new set of wheels (likely donned with their favorite fictional character), pump the brakes! (Pun intended.) They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but it doesn’t hurt to freshen up on important safety tips and bicycle basics to get your child started....

To help children develop the skills needed to be safe in the water, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends formal swim lessons as a layer of protection against drowning. And while the current guidelines from the AAP are considered best practice, not all families can afford swim lessons. This means parents and caregivers often need to step in and teach their children the basics on their own. Safety First When it comes to teaching your child to swim, the number one rule, of course, is safety....

The Standard Breast Pump Flange The breast pump flange is the part that connects your breast to the pump. Milk will travel down the breast shield tunnel to the bottle or another collection device. It’s a good idea to check the fit of the pump flange from time to time. All breast pumps come with at least one average-sized breast pump flange. The average flange is between 24 and 27 millimeters (mm)—which corresponds to the size of your nipple—but not everyone who breastfeeds will fit these sizes....

Most parents find themselves racking their brains about what they should bring to keep their toddlers safe and entertained during the flight. While this will vary depending on the length of your journey, there are certain regulations and recommendations parents should be made aware of to make their flight a success. Let’s take a look at some tips and tricks for traveling with a toddler that will take the stress out of flying, so you can enjoy your trip from start to finish!...

Crowdfunding has typically been used by artists and start-ups to get funding for projects and business ventures. However, everyday people also are using crowdfunding to raise money, but for personal needs—like medical treatment, IVF, and adoption. You’ve likely participated in crowdfunding in the past, but just not thought of it that way. If you’ve ever participated in a fundraising bake sale, you’ve crowdfunded. The cookies are like the “perks” sometimes offered by some crowdfunding campaigns....

While all pregnant people need to follow a healthy diet, those with gestational diabetes need to be even more mindful. You will need to monitor your blood sugar levels and choose healthier foods to keep them stable. Avoid added sugar. Choosing whole foods like brown rice, healthy fats like fish and avocado, veggies, proteins, and complex carbohydrates can help you have a healthy pregnancy and deliver healthy babies. Getting safe exercise, like walking or swimming, and avoiding excessive weight gain is also important....

Better your understanding of internalizing behaviors and their potential negative consequences for this review. Defining Internalizing Behaviors Internalizing behaviors are actions that direct problematic energy toward the self. In other words, a person who shows internalizing behaviors does things that harm himself as opposed to lashing out at others (which are known as externalizing behaviors). Internalizing behaviors may lead a child to develop serious health problems, such as drug addiction, alcoholism, anorexia, bulimia or obesity....

They will do this by measuring the fundal height—or the distance in centimeters from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus. Measuring the fundal height gives the practitioner a better idea of how your baby is growing and whether its size is on track as your pregnancy progresses. While it is common for a fundal height measurement to be off by a couple of centimeters, a greater discrepancy may warrant a closer look to determine if the fetus is growing normally for its gestational age....

You may have a picture in your mind of what a relationship should be like. This image might be based on Hollywood movies, which can make your relationship seem dull by comparison. Or perhaps you read a book about a fiery romance and see your own partner as inadequate. You may also use other couples as role models, even though you know nothing about their private lives. You might aspire to these fantasy relationships, only to be disappointed when your partner doesn’t measure up to your picture of the perfect relationship....

That said, some research has found that pregnant people who experience morning sickness have a statistically lower risk of miscarriage, but most people in both groups will have healthy pregnancies. Another study found that in people who had experienced a prior miscarriage, the symptoms of morning sickness were associated with reduced risk for pregnancy loss in subsequent pregnancies. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a cause for concern if you do not have morning sickness, especially if there are no signs that anything is wrong....

Breastfeeding parents often wonder how much alcohol gets into breast milk. Generally, if you drink one drink, it will typically leave your breast milk in about two hours. The key is to limit the frequency and the amount of alcohol you drink while following strict safety precautions in order to protect your baby when you do partake. Here is a closer look at what you need to know about alcohol and breastfeeding....

Gymnastics: Pros and Cons Children are competing and training at earlier ages, many as young as six or seven years old. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about 600,000 kids participate in school-sponsored or club-level gymnastics in the U.S. Participating in an organized sport such as gymnastics offers kids important benefits. Regular physical activity can help children avoid the risk of developing serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity....

What Does a Homeschool Day Look Like? Homeschooling means different things to different families, and what your day looks like will greatly depend on your family’s particular goals and reasoning for wanting to homeschool in the first place. You can find a wide range of different methods, curriculum, and learning theories out there. The most popular include: Classical - The Classical model is based on the idea that children learn most effectively using a three-stage approach, called the Trivium....

More: Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy All of the aches and pains may have you craving a prenatal massage, especially a foot massage. But, like anything else when you’re expecting, you’re probably wondering if it’s safe. There are some potential risks involved if you’re getting a foot massage during pregnancy as well as some of the areas of the foot you’ll want your massage therapist to avoid. But, there are also some relaxing benefits for pregnant women if their doctors give the green light to a foot massage....

Never would you think that the bullying behavior your child could possibly encounter in preschool would come from the one person you trust to care for, supervise, and educate them — i.e., their school teacher. But if your two, three, or four-year-old insists it’s the early childhood educator who is engaging in aggressive behavior, what do you do? A four-year-old may have heard the term ‘bullying’ on TV, from an older sibling, or even from you....

While it most widely recognized for its Italian and Irish meanings, Kiara is also a Hindi name with the same meaning as the Irish form. In Swahili, the name Kiara means “princess.” How Popular Is the Name Kiara? The name Kiara has been on the charts since 1988 when it was considered a pretty rare name at position No. 820. The following year it made its record jump of 706 points up to position No....