The Problem With Insisting on Hugs and Kisses When you give your child directions, like, “Pick up the toys,” you’re implying there will be a negative consequence if he doesn’t comply. You’re essentially telling your child that regardless of how he feels, it’s important to do what you say. So when you say “give hugs and kisses,” you’re implying that there will be negative consequences if he doesn’t do what you say....

Newborn Vaginal Discharge During pregnancy, high levels of estrogen and progesterone circulate in a mother’s body. These cross the placenta and reach the baby. This is totally normal and not harmful in any way. In fact, some of the hormones are necessary for the baby to develop correctly. After they are born, the baby loses this steady supply of hormones. In girls, the sudden absence of the high levels of estrogen and progesterone they were used to during gestation triggers a response in their body that causes a white and sometimes bloody discharge....

Natal teeth can be a sign of a number of different medical conditions. In addition, they can cause problems with feeding, airway and breathing, and oral health. For this reason, your pediatrician or healthcare provider may recommend removing them. Keep reading if you want to learn more. What are Natal Teeth? Natal teeth, or fetal teeth, are different from neonatal teeth (baby teeth), primary teeth, and permanent teeth. Neonatal teeth, or baby teeth, usually start appearing within a baby’s first month of life, though it‘s not uncommon for a large number to appear between six and ten months of age....

Premature babies born after 33 weeks gestation may be ready to begin to feed on a nipple within a matter of days while babies born before this time may have a little bit of a journey until they are developmentally ready to begin this task. In utero, a baby’s intestines are fully formed by 20 weeks gestation, but the important functions of the intestines do not develop until 28 to 30 weeks gestation....

In addition to influencing your baby’s health, good nutrition in pregnancy also optimizes your health, helping you to deal with the demands of pregnancy. Carbohydrates are divided into two subgroups: refined and unrefined. In general, white is bad when it comes to carbohydrates, since refined foods such as white rice and white breads are rapidly broken down and enter the bloodstream in the form of a spike of glucose. It is thought that this spike may have health risks for mother and baby, producing larger babies with a subsequent risk of obesity later in life....

bathe and shampoo regularly; brush his teeth at least twice a day; use a tissue to blow his nose; cover his mouth when he coughs or sneezes; change his clothes every once in a while; and even comb or brush his hair. In fact, not only is your child capable of understanding the reasons behind these practices, it will become increasingly important to him to know the underlying rationale behind certain actions....

Know your approach or philosophy Find out the local regulations Be organized, patient, and flexible Develop a working relationship with your child Find other homeschool parents Set aside a time and place for academic workBe willing to “graduate” your child to school if and when he’s ready to go Have a method of evaluation for your childHave a plan Don’t forget the social realm

You stand over a sink full of dirty dishes, feeling a familiar ache of self-pity settling heavily on your shoulders, triggered by the unceasing monotony of chores. Or your son puts his head down on the kitchen table, groaning with frustration at repeated failed attempts to put his math homework answers into the right little boxes in a Google Classroom document. More: 8 Self-Care Acts All Parents Can Do At Home You take a few deep breaths to calm and center yourself, but feel no change in your body or emotions....

Your 4-month-old’s vision is also drastically improving. “Your baby’s visual range has increased to several yards, which is crucial in this period of rapid early motor and cognitive development,” explains Florencia Segura, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Einstein Pediatrics in Vienna, Virginia. Being 4 months old comes with so many new, exciting achievements. From improved mobility to a more consistent sleep schedule and interest in solid foods, the developmental milestones at this age happen quickly—so it’s important to keep up!...

Early detection of infection during pregnancy is of cardinal importance. Early screening for infection reduces the incidence of intrauterine infection and birth defects. Certain steps can be taken to minimize the risk of infection during pregnancy, including vaccination and other preventive measures. It’s important that all people who are either pregnant or planning to become pregnant be aware of the various pathogens that can result in pregnancy loss or birth defects....