Instead, most experts advise limiting newborns’ and younger infants’ exposure to large groups of people so that they don’t get sick. Traveling through an airport, onto an airplane (or two), through another airport (or two), and then visiting a lot of people—even if they are family members—exposes your baby to viral illnesses and other infections. This exposure is the main issue to consider when you travel with a baby, especially by air....

Here are some actions that well-informed consumers typically use. Make a shopping list. Have your child put down on paper the things he’s looking for on a shopping outing. By listing purchasing targets, he’s more likely to avoid spending money on nonessential (or non-budgeted) things and won’t short on cash for the things he needs. Become an informed consumer. Your child should learn about the things she’s going to buy....

What Is Sciatica? When people talk about sciatica, they’re referring to pain that is felt along the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels from the lower back, past the hips and buttocks, and down each leg to the toes. Although the nerve is in both legs, when you get sciatic pain, it usually only affects one side, often radiating from the hip downward. However, some pregnant women do experience sciatic pain on both sides....

Segway’s line of Ninebot KickScooters and related products are designed to be a safe, clean mode of transportation that benefits the environment. But with their two wheels, gyroscopic sensors, dynamic stabilization system, and electric motors, many people buy them simply because they’re fun to ride. The same goes for hoverboards. This trend leaves many parents wondering if they should buy them for their kids—and if they’re really safe. What Parents Need to Know About Segways Many Segway models aren’t designed for children....

Here’s what you need to know about the causes and treatments of these discomforts of pregnancy, including how to cope with them, how to sleep with rib pain and shortness of breath, and when to call the doctor. Shortness of Breath Pregnancy can quite literally take your breath away.  Symptoms When you’re short of breath, it may feel like it’s hard to breathe or as though you’re breathing heavy....

Many parents who aren’t sure whether it’s best to let their child “be a quitter” or force her to finish what she started. When it comes to making the decision about whether you should let your child quit a sports team, there isn’t one right answer. Instead, you should think about what lesson you want your child to learn. Investigate the Reason If your child comes to you saying she wants to quit, do some investigating....

What Is an Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA)? To understand what an endometrial receptivity analysis (ERA) is, first you have to know what the endometrium is. The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. It changes during pregnancy and during the menstrual cycle to provide an ideal environment for the implantation of a fertilized egg and the growth of the placenta. Endometrial receptivity is the ability of the endometrium to provide this ideal environment for the growing embryo....

Parents of newborns especially who have been holed up in the house for weeks might find themselves going stir-crazy, desperate to get outside and do something like go to the movies, but what happens when you’ve got a newborn baby in tow? Is it OK to take your weeks-old baby to the movies? Overview Yes, it can be safe to take your baby to the movies—and it’ll be good for you, too!...

Statistics say that 23 percent of teenage girls and 14 percent of boys have experienced dating violence before their 18th birthday. Meanwhile, one in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped, or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. The odds are that it could happen to you or your friend. Signs of Emotional Abusive The first step in preventing dating abuse in your life is being aware of the warning signs of emotional abuse....

Signs There are many signs of puberty in girls. Keep in mind that these stages may appear gradually and it may take three to four years for your child to cycle through all the phases of puberty. In general, boys will go through puberty at some point between the ages of 9 and 14. Share these signs with your tween daughter so she knows what to expect. Also, be sure you explain how she might handle her first period if you’re not around to help, such as when she’s at school or away from home....

If your skin feels extra sensitive, this is most likely just another change brought on by your pregnancy. In most cases, skin sensitivities are normal and nothing to worry about. Let’s break down the types of sensations your skin might experience, how to alleviate them, and when to see a doctor. Why Does Skin Feel Extra Sensitive During Pregnancy? Skin changes are very common in pregnancy. About 90% of pregnant people experience some type of skin change, whether it’s discoloration, stretch marks, or increased sensitivity....

Prepare your relatives and friends about how your child might act and what it means. For example, if your child runs immediately out of the room when there are more than a few people, explain that it is not personal, but that your child cannot tolerate noise because his hearing is oversensitive. Make sure they understand that your child is not “misbehaving” but that you will be keeping an eye on him and you are teaching him to control his behaviors, but it takes time....

Published in Microorganisms, the study links low SES levels to the makeup of organisms in children’s digestive tracts, known as gut microbiome composition. The findings may help facilitate a better understanding of how a child’s environment can affect their health. The Study Led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, the study looked at data from almost 600 youths, ages 1 month to 15 years old. Parents completed reports that provided insight into the kids’ socioeconomic characteristics....

Make a List of Values Hey, you’re not doing this alone: This is a family activity that works best when it includes everybody. Defining the Family Values is best done, or at least begun, during a family meeting (hold your horses, we’re getting there!). The Family Values aren’t so much a set of specifics (“Put the toilet seat down when you are done”) as they are a set of behavior guidelines that reflect the underlying values (“We listen to everybody’s opinion”)....

Did your child’s brain shrink last summer? Probably not, but it may have shifted into reverse, according to a study by Dr. Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The study found that when students return to school after a long summer vacation, they’ve lost one to three months worth of learning. More: 3 Ways to Stop Summer Slide During the Pandemic Kids Lose Most in Math The decline is more detrimental for math than it is for reading....

As an adult, you understand that these behaviors are inappropriate and unhealthy, but a toddler can’t yet make that connection. Toddlers don’t have any past knowledge about these experiences and can’t yet predict the consequences. How to Respond to Gross Behaviors Still, just because such behaviors are normal or expected doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t help your child stop. These “experiments” are often a health hazard, which makes it even more important for them to stop....

Causes of Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children Infections, especially viral infections, are among the most common causes of diarrhea and vomiting in children. Most of the time a typical child with diarrhea and vomiting has a simple viral infection. These may include rotavirus infection, which usually affects children under the age of 5 and others. Other possible causes may include: Infections with bacteria or parasitesFood allergiesFood intolerances - Here are some common foods which can cause diarrheaFood poisoningIrritable bowel syndrome...

In the summer of 2007, the U.S. Department of Education sent letters to 721 colleges, universities, and trade schools where student lending practices seemed fishy. The government determined that the source of most of the student loans at each of these schools came from one lucky lender. At all these schools, a solitary lender held at least 80% of the institution’s federal student loan volume. On some campuses, a single lender presided over a monopoly....