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Your baby has been experimenting with sounds since the beginning. Those coos, squeals, and gurgles have all been practice for that first eruption of laughter, which is a vital step in learning to communicate. If you’re impatiently waiting for your baby to hit this milestone, you’re not alone. The sound of a baby’s laughter is music to their parents’ ears, and it’s a sign of healthy development. Many babies will produce that first chuckle at about 4 months of age....

Your time only What if your child could gaze into a crystal ball and tell you what other children in the family, the neighborhood, or at school are going to be doing in 15 years? True, a crystal ball is hard to come by these days. But your child has all the imagination he or she needs to gaze into the future unaided. Challenge your son or daughter to choose a sibling, cousin, friend, or classmate and create a biography—probable or silly—for that person as a grown-up....

A child’s developmental readiness plays a big role in determining the age when they’re able to stop using diapers, but so does how their caregivers approach potty training. Learn more about some of the factors that can have an impact on the age when a child is finally ready to stop using diapers. Understanding Developmental Readiness Because each child develops at their own pace, the age when a child will stop using diapers can vary quite substantially....

Directions Cut out the pictures of people, animals, and favorite things. Paste them onto squares or shapes of cardboard. On separate cards, write the names of each picture that you’ve glued to a card: dog, apple, house, duck. The object of the activity is to teach your child to match the word cards with the picture cards. It is often easier for children to remember words when they are looking at and naming familiar people, places, and things....

Child does homework but doesn’t turn it in Child procrastinates Child rushes and makes careless errors Child says they did it at school, but didn’t It’s not unusual for a gifted child to experience some or all of these problems. It is difficult to motivate a child to do homework to begin with, despite that gifted children are often intrinsically motivated. The first step in solving these homework problems is to understand what causes them....

Why It Can Be Problematic Because they see themselves as adults, gifted children may expect to be treated like adults. They can feel insulted if they are not asked for their opinion or if they are not allowed to make their own decisions. A three-year-old, for example, cannot be expected to make decisions that could affect their future, nor should they be expected to make decisions involving the running of the household....

According to the Milken Institute COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccine Tracker, there are over 276 vaccines currently in development. Oral and intranasal vaccines are currently in trial phases for use in the U.S., but with injectable vaccination being the most familiar to vaccine developers, this technology has led the way. Other countries, including China, India, and Russia, have approved nasal vaccines, but American versions that are being developed are not ready for approval at this time....

Directions Wrap tape around the outside of the can starting at the top but only do a couple of rows at a time. Take pieces of yarn and wind them around the container, pressing into the sticky tape. Repeat until the container is completely covered with rows of yarn. Punch one or more holes in the lid, depending on the size of the can. Place a ball or hunk of yarn inside the container and draw the end(s) through the hole(s) in the lid....

The drug had so far only been available to pediatric patients in this age group under a special FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) order. At the same time as granting approval, the agency revoked this EUA. 28 days of age and olderWeigh at least 3 kilograms (about 7 pounds)Have positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testingAre either hospitalized or have mild-to-moderate COVID-19Are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death...

You, moms, are who they have their eyes on, even down to how they eat. A September 2000 Elle magazine article reported on a survey taken by the National Dairy Council. Sixty-four percent of the women polled said they follow what their mothers do when it comes to exercise and eating. Under Your Daughter’s Watchful Eye Being under your daughter’s constant scrutiny puts a big responsibility on a mother’s shoulder....

The algorithm of the main feed—called the For You Page or FYP— is extremely personal. It feels like the app is curating content especially for you; which it is, based on what you like, how fast you swipe past something, and other ways you interact with the app. But my favorite part of TikTok is how real it gets. If Instagram is polished and filtered, then TikTok is its unvarnished, unabashed cousin....

Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Pregnant Person Who’s Past Their Due Date Here’s what not to say—plus some possible reasons why a pregnant person may find them offensive. Now, When Was Your Due Date? If someone says this to you, try not to bite their heads off. This may actually be valid. So many times, the due date is thrown off by a late ultrasound or how your baby is measuring, which are the least accurate ways to determine when your baby is due....

This proud ancient culture has a long, dynamic history that soon-to-be new parents can celebrate with meaningful Yoruba baby names that speak to the rich traditions of this Nigerian ethnic group. The top Yoruba baby girl names, baby boy names, and gender-neutral names are part of the Nigerian region’s living language Nigerian names and Yoruba names hold significant cultural value. Check out this Yoruba baby name list to learn the meaning of the most common Yoruba baby names and their meanings and origin....

Why Watch a 9/11 Documentary with Your Child? The tragedy of what happened at the World Trade Center on September 11th isn’t easy to talk about with children. Even teenagers may have a difficult time understanding or thinking about why this happened and what it means for America as a country. It’s understandable if you don’t feel fully equipped to discuss terrorist attacks, the war on terror, Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and other similarly heavy issues with your children....

While many parents may bemoan teens spending all day on their phones, podcasts are actually a great way for teenagers to learn about the news, discover new hobbies, or simply relax without staring at a screen all day. With teens home from school all summer, listening to a podcast is a great way to fill their time. Many podcasts can even spark discussions between teens and parents, giving you a fun interest to bond over....