The presence of hCG helps confirm pregnancy. But beyond that, levels of hCG can help doctors gather information about early pregnancy, including whether or not a miscarriage is occurring. The levels of hCG in a pregnant person’s blood rise rapidly, doubling every two to three days. This is known as hCG doubling time. When this does not occur as expected, it could be cause for concern. This concern does sometimes prove to be justified....
Some Causes of Fears Fears can be caused by a number of factors. Some fears are the result of traumatic experiences. These types of fears are beyond the scope of this article. Although some of the strategies discussed here might be somewhat helpful, fears stemming from traumatic experiences may require professional treatment. Children who witness violence, for example, need to talk with a therapist or counselor. More commonly, childhood fears may be the result of an active imagination....
Figure out Why Your Child Hates Sports Through observation, discussion with other adults (such as caregivers, teachers, and coaches), and conversation with your child, see if you can determine why he “hates” sports. Has he always felt this way, or is this a recent change of heart? Is she frustrated by a lack of skills, ability, or progress? Is he being bullied by a teammate? Is she feeling too much pressure to succeed or compete at a high level?...
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Spring Outside: Clear leaves and other debris from around outside air conditioner. Remove cover if used. Clear debris out of window wells, storm drains, gutters, downspouts, and down-spout extenders. Inspect gutters for signs of sagging or damage. Fix as necessary. Check down-spout extenders to make sure they’re firmly attached. Trim back overhanging limbs on trees. Trim back shrubs if overgrown around house. Check weather stripping on windows and doors for fit and condition....
How Can I Teach You? Let Me Count the Ways. Still other parents pick and choose from a variety of educational offerings: Saxon Math, perhaps, combined with Oak Meadow activities. Finally, there are those who find a child-led approach most effective and interesting for their family. This method called “unschooling” is the one our family uses. Whatever technique you choose, it’s important to remember that the successful homeschooling parents are those who can adjust their teaching style to accommodate their child’s learning style....
Even one day can make a difference in lung development. For babies who are at risk of being born prematurely, for example, doctors focus primarily on making sure that the lungs are as developed as possible before the baby is born, so the baby has the best chance of survival. How Babies’ Lungs Develop Lung development in humans happens over five different stages. After the embryo stage, a baby’s lungs develop in what’s called the pseudoglandular stage....
Types of Manipulative Skills In the gross-motor area, these skills include: BouncingCatchingDribbling (moving a ball with the feet, as in soccer)Kicking or rolling (a ball)LiftingPushing and pulling (the object might be a wheeled toy)Striking (such as swinging a baseball bat or golf club to hit a ball)ThrowingVolleying (a ball back and forth to another person, either with the hands or a racquet) Activities like pencil tracing, stacking coins, and playing checkers, by contrast, require fine motor skills....
And so far it’s been going pretty well—maybe they urinate consistently in the toilet or will even use a potty that isn’t their own—but they’re still hitting some stumbling blocks. No matter how many stickers you reward them with, they just can’t seem to get over some of these hurdles. But don’t despair, all you need is a little potty training help! For many little ones using the toilet for the first time, it isn’t always smooth sailing....
The safest sleeping environment is a fitted sheet on a firm crib mattress, with no other bedding or soft objects in the crib. Before you buy a chic crib ensemble or put your baby to bed with a homemade quilt, be aware of these safety considerations. Why Crib Bedding Is Dangerous for Babies The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), along with organizations including SIDS First Candle Alliance and Health Canada, warns that crib bedding poses a significant danger to babies....
What Father’s Day Was Like in My Household In my household, as a non-binary father, Father’s Day was an ‘odd duck’ of a celebration. I am much more domestic-centric than my co-parent. I am against the standard messaging surrounding the culture of ‘fatherhood.’ As the sole cook and house-minder, there were numerous occasions when I was grocery shopping with my son and cashiers would look upon me with kindly sympathetic eyes and the cart full of baking products, with a comment along the lines of, “Gonna give mom a break?...
Unlike domestic air travel, where children under 18 do not need any form of I.D. when accompanied by an adult, when you are traveling abroad, it’s a different story. “Any person, regardless of age, needs a valid passport to travel internationally,” says Sarah Huff, senior manager of customer & community and product expert at baby gear rental site BabyQuip. Whether you’re going on a vacation or visiting family abroad, here’s what you need to know about getting a passport for your child....
How can children learn to embrace math? Jo Boaler, a former mathematics professor at Stanford University, offers advice to busy parents and teachers in her book What’s Math Got to Do with It? How Parents and Teachers Can Help Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Subject. In the book, Boaler outlines solutions that can change a student’s perspective on math, including classroom approaches, essential study strategies, and advice for parents....
Many kids seem to experience a “sugar rush” after eating cake, cookies, or candy. They become energized for a short time and then quickly crash, feeling tired, irritable, and often hungry. Naturally, parents yearn for ways to control hyperactive behavior when sweets are served and curb the health consequences of eating too much sugar. We spoke to a pediatrician and a pediatric nutritionist to explore how sugar affects kids. Learn ideas for letting your child satisfy their sweet tooth from time to time without experiencing energy crashes and mood swings....
If your first-grader is struggling with math, take steps now to help them feel more confident and strengthen their math skills so that they can have a strong foundation from which to move forward. Ways to Strengthen Their Math Skills Here are some things to try: Understand Math Milestones By age 6, many children can do basic addition and subtraction of numbers in their heads with answers up to 10....
Crown molding comes in several sizes, made to complement different rooms. In our 12’ x 10’ dining room, 3⁄4", 38° molding looked just right. Crown molding requires sequence, patience, and jigs. Sequence, because it’s easiest to work your way around the room. Patience, because it will be seen by a V-I-P, namely Y-O-U. And jigs, because you’ll cut the molding in a homemade jig. I buy extra molding. Although I generally paint or stain molding first, if you don’t stain the extra molding, you can always return it....
