While there are medical reasons for phasing out a pacifier by a certain age, they are often important comfort items for children, which can make the weaning phase a difficult time. There will probably be tears (from them, and maybe from you!) and that is OK. Pacifier-weaning can be stressful for parents, so let’s hash it all out: When to wean, why to wean, and some that are important to remember....
It wouldn’t have been the right deal for everyone, but for Ann, it was. She decided what she really wanted was the house and looked at the big picture. She couldn’t rely on her husband to pay her support, and the house would give her income when and if she was ever ready to sell it. All situations are different, of course, and negotiating the terms of maintenance will vary from one couple to the next....
In the early days of the pandemic, the mom turned to social media alongside husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss, DJ, dancer and co-executive producer at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” to help get people moving with their Boss Family Workouts. They haven’t stopped. Her social media is chock-full of feel-good dances and heartwarming family moments. Boss grew up in Utah, and began dancing as a child. Her longtime love of dance shines through in many of the videos she posts with her family from their beautiful home in Los Angeles, California....
by Dr. Michael Simon The referee at your 11-year-old son’s soccer game has just given him a yellow card for making an unsportsmanlike tackle. Your kid goes ballistic and starts screaming at the ref. His tirade leads to a red card and ejection from the game. You ask yourself, “Where in the world did he pick up that vicious little temper?” Maybe he has a short fuse. Maybe he’s imitating those angry, scowling pro athletes he sometimes sees on TV....
Antibiotics, when needed, can be used at any age. In fact, some newborns are prescribed antibiotics as soon as they are born for conditions like: Group B Streptococcal Disease (GBS) Meningitis Pneumonia Sepsis Viral Upper Respiratory Infections Viral infections that should not be treated with antibiotics include: Bronchitis Common cold Croup Flu Sore throats that aren’t caused by strep Even many ear infections don’t need to be treated with antibiotics according to the latest guidelines....
One of the women being honored with a one-of-a-kind doll includes emergency room nurse Amy O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan treated the first COVID-19 patient in Brooklyn at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. She then became ill and was intubated but returned to work a few weeks later to continue caring for others. Some of the others being honored include Audrey Sue Cruz, MD, from Las Vegas, who joined forces with other Asian-American doctors to fight racism and discrimination; Chika Stacy Oriuwa, MD, a psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto, who has advocated against systemic racism in healthcare; and Jacqueline Goes de Jesus, PhD, a biomedical researcher who pioneered the genome sequencing of a COVID-19 variant in Brazil....
Bassinet vs. Crib It may be helpful to understand the difference between a bassinet and a crib to make the best decision. Bassinet The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPCS) has specific definitions for bassinet and crib. According to the CPCS, a bassinet is defined as a “small bed designed primarily to provide sleeping accommodations for infants that is supported by freestanding legs, a stationary frame/stand, a wheeled base or a rocking base, or that can swing relative to a stationary base....
A lipstick trail is the red badge of discourtesy. Take precautions before you reach the table. This is also the time to visit the restroom for hair repair and other finishing touches. Remember to greet everyone before sitting down. Gentlemen must rise to greet latecomers. They may also rise when ladies leave and return to the table, although today’s woman should not expect this behavior. A server will draw the chair for you....
More: 10 Podcasts for Kids that Parents Will Also Love The good news is there are so many fantastic and quality educational websites that we, as parents, can use our kids’ desire for screen time to their (and our) advantage. The issue is that there are so many sites out there it can be challenging to decipher the treasure from the trash. As both a PreK teacher and mom of young boys, I was always on the lookout for the best sites to share with parents, use in my classroom, and have my kids use as well....
20 to 30 minutes Materials Scooters, bikes, and other vehiclesChalk Directions Draw an obstacle course to ride through and around. Extensions With more than one child, have participants begin together at one line and finish together at another, emphasizing control of speed and cooperation.Use cones or other objects instead of chalk lines.Start in small groups at opposite ends of the course and ride past each other slowly without touching or bumping....
In 2016, a groundbreaking maternal mortality study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and published in The Lancet mirrors this danger, noting that the United States had one of the highest rates of maternal deaths compared to other developed nations. In 2017, a six-month investigation led by NPR and ProPublica confirmed that the U.S., in fact, had the worst maternal mortality rate in the industrialized world. The issue is even more prevalent in states with restrictive reproductive policies....
Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Publisher: Random House Books for Young ReadersAges: 8-12 Bud, Not Buddy is a wonderful choice to read. Winner of many prizes including the Newbery Medal and Corretta Scott King Award, this story is a rare find. Bud is a ten-year-old boy who is left homeless after the death of his mother. He sets out on a journey to find his father, and along the way, offers readers important lessons in family, determination, and desire....
It might seem intimidating at first, but after you get out and do it, you’ll see that breastfeeding on-the-go isn’t that scary after all. It’s better for you and your baby because when you feel more comfortable breastfeeding in a variety of different situations, you’re more likely to breastfeed exclusively and for a longer duration of time. You don’t have to stay cooped up in the house because you’re breastfeeding....
You Should Never Buy These Baby Items Used While the list is short, the reasoning behind these no’s is largely due to safety concerns: Cribs: Cribs can be one of the higher ticket items you’ll purchase for your newborn, but it’s for a reason. In 2011, five federal requirements were put into law to maintain a higher standard of safety moving forward, but even if the advertised crib was made after 2011, it’s usually best to purchase this new....
5 to 10 minutes Materials None Directions To get your child to listen to you, get down on their eye level and speak slowly while making eye contact. Keep what you have to say simple and short. Extensions The next time you are shopping and see a child fussing about something, talk quietly to your child about her behavior. Practice making eye contact with your child by a silly game of staring into each other’s eyes....
Rather than just tell you that Botox is a pregnancy no-no and move on, we’ve tapped a couple of pros to explain why this is so, for how long, and what you can use in the meantime to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Keep reading to learn all about Botox and pregnancy, as well as how you can keep your skin looking fresh and youthful until your baby arrives....
