Some parents make very conscious choices about how they talk about Santa Claus to start framing the concept and conversation early. Others let the chips fall as they may and simply ride the Santa tide for as long as possible. More: Stocking Stuffers for Kids That They’ll Actually Use (Under $10) The good news is that there is no one right way to tell your kids the truth about Santa....
It’s not anyone’s favorite parenting moment: the dreaded stomach flu that seemingly comes from nowhere and takes the whole family down before you know what’s hit you. It’s an icky illness, but there are a few things you can do to keep your kids comfortable (and well!) when it comes knocking. What is the Stomach Flu? First, it’s not actually a flu at all. “Most cases of ‘stomach flu’ are caused by viruses," says Jamie S....
QUESTION: Our oldest is an 11th grader who ranks third in the class of 650. Yes he does well. However his study habits and time management skills seem terrible! He starts his homework - say - 9p.m. or later and stays up late!! He rarely forgets assignments and he does get up, ready for school, with my calling him two-three times. How can we help him to understand the need to write down assignments and prioritize as well as get enough sleep since he is still successful despite his rotten work habits?...
Understanding the IDEA Under the IDEA, all children with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least-Restrictive Environment (LRE). Some students are also entitled to Early Intervention (EI) and an Extended School Year (ESY). The law specifies how schools must provide or can deny services. It also informs parents about their rights and how you might be able to work with the school district in the interest of your child....
When intrauterine adhesions cause symptoms like these, a woman is said to have Asherman syndrome, which commonly occurs after a surgery like a D&C. There are a number of ways to detect scar tissue on the walls of the uterus, including hysteroscopy, hysterosonography, hysterosalpingogram, transvaginal ultrasound, or a combination. Each of these tests allows a doctor to actually see the adhesions. The most accurate is hysteroscopy, a procedure in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the vagina to examine the cervix and inside of the uterus....
The HPV vaccine, marketed under the name Gardasil, has been a major breakthrough in preventing the spread of HPV and is generally recommended for people ages 9 through 26—except in pregnancy. However, the practice of advising against vaccination during pregnancy has been implemented out of an abundance of caution. Research on the safety of the Gardasil vaccine during pregnancy has been limited. While animal studies showed Gardasil did not appear to affect fetuses, no human studies had been performed—until recently....
Go ahead—paint the nursery any color you want, as long as you use a waterbased paint and keep the windows open. But stay away from oil- and lead-based paints, as well as paints manufactured before 1990. Until it was banned in 1990 by the Federal Drug Administration, mercury was often added to latex paints as a preservative. Some of these paints are still around, so it’s best not to use old paints left in your parent’s garage....
Parents with young children who are gifted academically often think their children are prepared to get a jump on their academic careers. The most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that in 2019, 86% of 5-year-olds were enrolled in school, whereas only 49% of 3 to 4-year-olds were. “There is often a cynicism about the needs of gifted children and ‘twice-exceptional’ kids, meaning those who are both academically gifted and have some challenges....
Unfortunately, this diagnosis is often viewed as a hindrance rather than an opportunity for growth and understanding. Individuals diagnosed with learning disabilities are not “stupid.” In fact, to qualify as having a learning disability, you must have average intelligence. More: Learning Disabilities: Warning Signs in Teens Types of Learning Styles Students who have learning disabilities have one commonality, a processing deficit that interferes with their learning. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that every individual learns differently and thus has a unique learning style....
The story goes that Jason, a great Thessalian hero, led the Argonauts, a band of heroes in Greek mythology, on a quest for the Golden Fleece, in order to get back the throne from his Uncle Pelias, who overthrew Jason’s father as the king of Ilocos. Jason also married Medea, a sorceress who helped him get the Golden Fleece and murder his uncle. In Hebrew, Jason means “the Lord is salvation....
What form your fertility calendar will take depends on what fertility signs you are tracking. If you’re going to track your BBT, then you’ll need a graph style chart, which you can make by hand, with computer software, or by signing up with one of many online fertility charting websites. There are also apps available if you want to track your fertility signs using a smartphone. You can choose the method that fits your personality and lifestyle best....
Depending on where you live, a car may be a necessity. Your child might not be able to get to school, a job, or friends without one. So, you’d better help your child know what car ownership is about in terms of dollars and cents. You’ll also have to decide how much of this financial burden you’re willing and able to share. Reality Lesson in Car Costs Your child may not fully understand the exact dollars involved....
In that respect, breast engorgement is the biggest concern at this stage. It is important to keep in mind that the frequency and duration of this process vary from woman to woman. It depends on the amount of breast milk you’re producing; how often you pumped or breastfed before the loss of your child; and the length of time it has been since the birth of your baby. So, what do we do about it?...
What They’ll Learn about Reading In the area of reading, the teacher’s goals are that the children know that print is talk written down and that it can be read; know that writers of print are authors; become increasingly fond of books and literature (including stories, plays, song lyrics, poems, rhymes, and news stories) and of going to the library; learn to “read” pictures and signs; learn to read the names of colors and common objects in print; recognize the letters of the alphabet in both uppercase and lowercase; learn to differentiate between various sounds or letters; enlarge their vocabularies by hearing new words and engaging in new experiences; begin reading the stories they have dictated; begin reading stories with which they are familiar and begin building an awareness of how language works; and participate in Sustained Silent Reading....
For full-time working parents, the COVID-19 pandemic has induced panic over more than just catching the virus; they’re wondering how they’ll continue to juggle many more months of competing priorities. What’s more, many parents agree that distance learning simply isn’t providing their kids with the educational experience they need to thrive. Seemingly a win-win situation for everyone involved is the idea of forming a learning pod, a small group of students who come together outside of a formal school setting for shared learning....
Agatha Christie Legendary British mystery writer. She was learning disabled. Demosthenes Great Greek orator. He had a speech impediment. Edgar Allan Poe American macabre poet and short-story writer. He was emotionally disturbed. Alexander Pope 18th-century British poet and satirist. He had a spinal curvature and never grew taller than 4’ 6". Rudyard Kipling Poet and author of The Jungle Book. He was the first English author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature....
Logan remains pretty popular in the United Kingdom, but it crossed the pond, so to speak, in the 1970s, gaining interest among American parents. Although the name Logan is often associated with boys rather than girls, it has taken on a more gender-neutral element in the last couple of decades. How Popular Is the Name Logan? Logan wasn’t on the radar of most U.S. parents until the middle of the ’70s when it started making huge leaps and bounds across the Social Security Administration’s baby name rankings....
As soon as you’re pregnant, you should be referred to an obstetrician who specializes in pregnancy and diabetes where you’ll receive extra care. You will have more frequent prenatal visits, additional scans, and extra blood tests to monitor your blood sugars. You may need diabetes medication and/or insulin injections each day; the dose usually changes throughout pregnancy and needs to be monitored. The better your blood sugar control, the less likely you or your baby is to experience problems during pregnancy....
