Breastfeeding Twins Together The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous. Besides the many nutritional, physical, and developmental advantages it provides, many moms find it convenient and economical to nurse their multiples. Since most women have two breasts, feeding twins simultaneously seems a natural choice. However, it can be a bit tricky. This is where the babies’ father or another helper can provide assistance, standing by to hand over the babies one at a time....

More: The Top 10 High School Graduation Gift Ideas Graduations can still be celebrated virtually. This may even allow for family and friends to join in on the celebration who otherwise might not have been able to attend. Keep normal traditions such as sending a graduation announcement with a graduation photo so that your student feels recognized for their achievement. Whether high school graduation or a college graduate, the accomplishment deserves recognition....

According to data compiled by FiveThirtyEight on daily births in the U.S. from 1994 to 2014, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve were the three days least likely for children to be born. However, this overlap can and does happen. Add in birthdays that land between Christmas and New Year’s, which are actually incredibly common, and parents are put in a pickle. How do you make your child’s birthday feel just as special as the holiday itself?...

That’s where the bedside sleeper or cosleeping bassinet become interesting options for new parents. These products are designed to allow baby to sleep right beside the parents’ bed, or even in it, while still maintaining a separate sleep space for baby. The Bedside Sleeper A bedside sleeper is a bassinet that is made to be attached to the side of the adult bed. Usually, one side is lower than the others to allow parents easy access to the baby at night....

Every breath they take is a competition for oxygen. Every uttered word is a target for controversy. They bicker about anything and everything. They’ve argued about which side of the minivan to enter, and who should shut the door after they exit. How Twin Rivalry Plays Out This morning they woke up arguing about who would turn off the alarm clock. The argument continued at the breakfast table, with a debate over who received more face time with the cereal box, reading the nutritional breakdown and ingredient list....

The first step to feeling less overwhelmed is understanding why you feel like you have no time. Once you understand where these feelings are coming from, you can address them directly and implement practical actions to give you and your partner a much-needed break. Why It Feel Like You Have No Free Time Whether you’re adjusting to life with a newborn (or life with a newborn plus an older sibling or two), you’ll inevitably have a lot going on....

Types of Rewards Available From Pampers Rewards Pampers codes can be redeemed for rewards for your baby like diapers, toys, and baby gear. You can use the Pampers points to treat yourself to items like photo books, gift cards, kitchen supplies, and more. How to Get Pampers Reward Codes Download the Pampers Club app for Android or for iOS to find out exactly what products have rewards and how many points the codes are worth....

Reasons for Temporary Custody Arrangements There are several reasons why a parent would consider giving temporary custody to another person or couple. Reasons for temporary guardianship include: Competing responsibilities: A parent with an unusual work schedule, who has work-related travel commitments, or who has exceptional educational responsibilities may ask a relative or friend to care for their children temporarily. Divorce or separation: Parents agree to a temporary custody arrangement while waiting for a final child custody order to be issued....

But when your child graduates from college, the support of an advisor, professor, or dorm RA suddenly disappears, and mom and dad, or another loved one, become the “go-to” for adjusting to adult life. Which means, you will be working with your graduate to help them make decisions about applying to jobs, adopting a healthy routine, earning and spending money, and transitioning to life after college — all while getting used to them living under your roof as an adult....

As a parent, it can be tough to know what to do in these situations. You don’t want to shut down your child’s feelings, but you also want to teach your child that sometimes life doesn’t go the way they want it to, and that’s OK. We reached out to mental health and behavioral health experts to help us understand how teaching our children the difference between equality and equity can help in these situations, and what steps we can take when our kids declare that something isn’t fair....

If you find yourself thinking similar thoughts, start keeping track of your baby’s wet diapers and seek out a lactation consultant who can help you figure out what the problem really is. If it is low milk supply, rest assured that there are many ways to build your supply and help your baby gain weight. Cluster feeding, a breastfeeding pattern where baby cries to be fed very often for a block of time, can also be extremely helpful to build your milk supply....

However involved or simple your party may be, the one essential ingredient is entertainment. Have plenty of activities planned to avoid any boredom. Movies, group games, and arts and crafts projects are all good to have on hand. Try to keep them simple and the supplies minimal to minimize cost and clean-up time. Pick a number, and keep it small The key to having a stress-free slumber party is to choose the number of children you feel comfortable having in your home, and stick with it....

Advanced learning and understanding can lead to anxious thoughts. Gifted kids also may struggle socially and emotionally. As a parent, it is important to understand the unique challenges gifted kids can experience. You can be a source of comfort and reassurance, especially when these challenges leave your child feeling vulnerable and insecure (which, in turn, can lead to behavior issues). Challenges Gifted Children May Face While reading high-level books or solving complex math problems might come easily for your child, other areas might be a challenge....

I wasn’t exposed to more culture because there wasn’t any culture except inside my own home. My mother was mostly raised in Texas, not the Philippines. The predominant culture in our house was southern. And my sister and I were two of only a handful of Filipino or half-Filipino students at our very large high school. As I’ve gotten older, there is a part of me that craves even more immersion in my Filipino side....

For toddlers, choose books with short sentences and colorful illustrations. For both infants and toddlers, reading the same books over and over will build recognition of concepts and develop an awareness of language and sounds. You can also find catalog pictures of the objects, cut them out and glue them to the index cards for more reinforcement. When your child uses an object in the house, such as a chair, ask her to show you its name....

Parents of multiples have many worries before their babies arrive—how to care for both babies at the same time, how to get enough sleep, how to pay for everything. Fortunately telling twins apart is one fear that can be taken off the list. Perhaps that is why this fear resonates with some parents. Recognizing and knowing your child is a deep-rooted, primal instinct. To not recognize your child, even if the form of temporary amnesia like mixing up twins, would be to admit failure at that basic parenting trait....

Bullying is an abuse of power and has significant consequences. There is nothing healthy about bullying. In fact, there are some distinct differences between bullying and conflict. Being able to identify these differences is important for knowing how to respond. Characteristics of Peer Conflict There are several ways to identify peer conflict. When a conflict occurs, everyone involved has equal power in the relationship. Both individuals might be emotional and upset, but neither is seeking control or attention....

Like other burns, sunburns can cause first-degree burns, which are the most common type, but more severe sunburns can lead to second-degree burns, and more rarely, third-degree burns. Parents should be aware that both UVB and UVA rays can damage their kids’ skin. While UVB rays typically burn the skin, UVA rays may be more important in aging the skin. The radiation from UVA rays is more constant and penetrates deeper into the skin (the dermis)....