Before you choose a booster seat, however, consider whether it offers the right support for your child and will work with your dining area and family eating habits. Here are some important facts to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of a booster chair. Your Child’s Size and Stage of Development Before their first birthday, many babies might be able to use a booster as long as they are able to sit up on their own....
Those sorts of comments leave many parents feeling uncomfortable and uncertain about how to respond. But the way you respond to those sorts of phrases makes a big difference in how your daughter feels about herself. What to Do If Your Teen Says She’s Fat If your daughter says she’s fat, here are some things you can do. Validate Her Feelings Saying things like, “Oh no you’re not,” or “Stop that,” won’t change the way your daughter views herself....
Here’s the thing: Infant hair loss is completely common. Things like natural hormonal shifts and even common sleeping positions can contribute to baby hair loss. Learn more about why this may be happening, when their hair will grow back, and how you can keep your baby’s hair as healthy as possible as they grow. Hair Loss in Babies Infant hair loss is not only common, it’s a normal phase of early physical development....
These thought-provoking sportsmanship books can prompt some great discussions. Bonus: Many will even appeal to reluctant readers, too.
Medical Specialties and Their Areas of Expertise Surgical Specialties and Their Areas of Expertise It is wise to proceed with any referrals and follow up with doctors or health-care providers as recommended. Return visits are extremely important to establish that treatment is working without undesirable side effects, measure any progression of the problem, and fine-tune methods to cure and prevent further disease processes. Many diseases can be prevented, at least from becoming life-threateningthey just need to be identified and treated early....
As the pregnancy proceeds, you’ll notice that you’re more tired, and your feet will start to swell. You can handle these issues by taking short naps during the middle of the day (perhaps the restroom has a couch) or getting outside to take 10-minute walks at break time or whenever possible. Drinking lots of water will increase your profusion of blood to the brain, which will make you feel less tired....
Reading and writing support each other. The more your child does of each, the better she will be at both. The first activities in the list below work well with younger children. As your child grows older, the later activities let her do more. But keep doing the first ones as long as she enjoys them. Write with your child. From the time she is almost a preschooler, she will learn a lot about writing by watching you write....
Like many new parents, the first year with your baby may already feel like a blur, so one memorable way to commemorate this special holiday season is by making a holiday keepsake or Christmas tree ornament to cherish for years to come. DIY ornaments also make great holiday gifts to grandparents and other close relatives. If you’re looking for a unique way to honor your baby’s first Christmas, look no further than our list of creative ways to make an adorable baby Christmas ornament....
Studies have shown that suicide risk for teens has increased dramatically in the last decade, and one, in particular, warns that teenage girls who spend hours a day looking at screens have the highest suicide risk not only in their teen years but in their early to mid-twenties as well. Published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, this study took place over a ten year period and included 500 adolescents–51% who were female and at the beginning were between 12 and 15....
You’ll find crafty parents, expert home cooks, and parents that make it look easy—while also dishing on how you can, too. Some share confidences or analyze current events. Others let you see the often beautiful and very relatable cracks beneath the surface. Discover 10 of the best Asian American parent bloggers to follow. Whether you’re on the hunt for parents to inspire you, that you can relate to, recipes your kids will actually eat, ideas on how to balance it all, or simply to make you smile, we’ve got you covered....
More: 40 Educational Shows for Kids You Can Stream Now Streaming services are really good for finding movies we loved to share with our kids. With so many different services, it’s practically impossible not to find something to share with them. These are just 10 of our favorite childhood movies that are now available for streaming to share with our kids. Pin it to save for later: Space Jam This 90s classic starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters is always a must-see and currently available on Netflix....
Japanese names are noted with kanji characters, which often can be read in several different ways. In addition, since there are thousands of kanji to choose from, even the same name can usually be written using many different kanji combinations (some have more than 50 combinations). The kanji character for the zodiac animal for the year may also be used in boy names, but less often for girls. There is also a trend to use only one kanji character for girls’ names, especially when choosing names that are associated with a plant or nature....
The Gilded Age was a period of the late 19th century of immense economic growth for the United States full of high society parties, wealthy businessmen, and an overall air of prestige. It was the time of the Astors, Carnegies, and Rockefellers. The Gilded Age took place in the 1870s through the early 1900s. This time in history is characterized by a burst of industrialized and corporate growth and activity after the reunification that split the country during the American Civil War....
As we dive into a new school year, now is the perfect time to incorporate chores into your child’s routine. More: An Age-by-Age Guide to Setting Discipline Consequences for Kids Daily chores can fit in sometime after homework. When kids first come home from school, they may need a snack and some free play time to decompress. This helps them refocus. Homework should really come next while their minds are still sharp....
Never before has a school year been anticipated like the 2021-2022 one. Many parents, myself included, have been spending A LOT of time at home with their kids. The pandemic created a situation during which many children went to school virtually half or, in my case, all year long. More: 35 Pregnancy Memes that Will Make You LOL While we made it through with smiles on our faces and have much love and respect for the fantastic teachers who got our kids through the school year, the first day of school for the upcoming school year is highly anticipated....
According to the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) top list of girl names in 2020, seven of the top 10 names for girls end in A, while one, Evelyn, ends in N. The Y doesn’t appear until Emily at number 18. It is much more common for boy names to end in N rather than in A or Y. Top names ending in N include Benjamin, Logan, Mason, and Ethan....
Of course, becoming a stepfamily isn’t always easy. Bringing two families together under one roof can be quite challenging. Even for the most prepared, growing pains will likely occur when two families merge. Don’t expect your families to meld together overnight. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, it can take one to two years for blended families to adjust to the changes. But parents who are proactive in reducing and addressing potential problems can make the adjustment period smoother....
