The Impact of Premature Birth Typically, human babies require about 270 days to fully develop in the womb, after which they are usually ready to make the transition to life on the outside. When babies are born too early, many of their body’s organs and systems are immature and unable to function properly on their own. Fortunately, medical science has the ability to help those babies stay alive until they can sustain themselves....
While some women are at a greater risk of preterm labor, it can happen to anyone in any pregnancy. This is why it is important to know the signs of preterm labor. Often, the sooner you can report that you’re experiencing symptoms, the more likely it is that your labor can be stopped. Signs and Symptoms Call your practitioner if you have any of the following: Contractions or cramps, more than five in one hourBright red blood from your vaginaSudden gush of clear, watery fluid from your vaginaLow, dull backacheIntense pelvic pressure...
How do we figure out if my eight-year-old has ADD, ADHD, or OCD? How do we get her help with math that she will understand? Read the answer… This is such a horror story that has left us with seven different educational placements. Please help us. Read the answer… I am having so much trouble getting help for my seventh-grade son with ADHD. What can I do? Read the answer… My daughter has ADHD and takes medication for it while in school....
30 minutes Materials Paper towels1 pound of dry noodles shaped like tubes or wheelsRubbing alcoholFood coloringContainers Directions
Equipment with asphalt or concrete underneath can lead to serious head injuries if a child falls. Grass or dirt, while a little softer, can become hard-packed and dangerous, too. The safest alternates are loose-fill materials or cushioning mats. While these surfaces can’t totally protect a child from getting hurt, they can reduce the severity of the injury. The height of the play equipment determines how deep the loose fill underneath should be....
Here’s what most students do on the SAT. They rush through the easy questions. The questions are easy, after all, and they’re trying to finish. They slow down a bit when they get to the medium questions; the questions are getting harder, after all. Then they slow down to a crawl on the most difficult questions. In other words, most students spend the most amount of time on the questions they’re least likely to answer correctly!...
Benefits of Being Bilingual Previous studies have confirmed that there are benefits to being bilingual, such as that it boosts cognitive ability, especially problem-solving. Knowing two languages also has economic, social, and communicative benefits. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association lists several important advantages of being bilingual that are especially helpful for babies such as: The ability to pick up new words quicklySkill with rhyming wordsTeaching how to break down words by their sounds as they learn to speak and readBoosting the ability to learn new informationCategory-groupingProblem-solvingImproved listening skillsEmpathy and connectedness to others who speak the same language...
Understandably, parents have felt anxious about visiting doctor’s offices for well visits and immunizations. It makes sense: doctor’s offices are where sick people go, and we don’t want to potentially expose our children to COVID-19. At the same time, health check-ups and immunizations are a vital element in keeping our kids healthy—and should be considered essential. Sadly, doctors have seen a dramatic drop in immunization rates over the past few months as a result of COVID-19 fears....
When you’re expecting not just one, but two or more babies, what used to be the simple job of dressing yourself can become even more of a challenge. You may feel as though your bump is growing too fast for you to keep up. Rest assured, adding to your wardrobe for a multiple pregnancy doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Options for affordable and attractive maternity wear abound—you just need to know where to look....
Ability to Understand Death Grief in children is tricky because younger children may not understand the concept of death and its permanence. A child might believe that death is temporary, particularly because so many cartoons show a character being mortally wounded and then coming back to life. Consequently, younger kids often miss a loved one in small spurts and may be sad for a few minutes every now and again. But because they have trouble understanding that death is permanent, they won’t fully grasp what the loss will really mean to their life....
Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: A pair of old pants A lot of Smarties candies - the more, the better! Glue Instructions: Glue all the Smarties to your pants. It’s as simple as that, Smartie pants! More Costume Ideas
Hard boiled eggs Tempera paints Paint brush Paint smock Egg dye Clear acrylic spray (optional)
In a nutshell, miscarriages constitute any loss that happens before 20 weeks of pregnancy, while a stillbirth is any loss that happens after 20 weeks. Let’s at a look at some of the signs and symptoms of each, how they are treated, and most importantly, how to nurture your mental health when faced with any kind of pregnancy loss. What Is a Stillbirth? Stillbirths are defined as any pregnancy loss that happens after 20 weeks....
Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Gray or black sweat suit Cotton balls Gray spray paint Spray bottle full of water Cardboard lightning bolt Foil Hot glue gun Instructions: Spray paint cotton balls. When dry, glue onto sweat suit. Make a lightning bolt out of cardboard and cover with foil. Put on sweats. Carry the lightning bolt. Spray people with the spray bottle and scream BOOM! More Costume Ideas
A number of reasons could cause IVF to not be successful, but sometimes it’s not possible to pinpoint one. A new study from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, published in Cell, found a possible explanation for why IVF embryos fail. The researchers discovered that chromosomal abnormalities stop the embryo from developing in the early stages of cell division. This is contrary to previous assumptions it occurs in the later stages of the process....
Materials needed: Sand Water Patience Pail or bucket Shovel or spade (optional) Plastic knife, and spoon (optional) A Family Project Sandcastle building is the ultimate family activity. As a rule, I’ve found that adults and elementary school-aged kids seem to get the most enjoyment out of the experience. Toddlers are too interested in eating the beach to be much help and older kids are too interested in the opposite sex to spend the day playing in the sand....
Heat of sumer got you down? Don’t despair – 2017 is the best summer movie list to hit theaters in years! So head into a cool A/C filled movie theater, grab some snacks and settle down for a good movie that’s fun for the whole family. via GIPHY Cars 3 (June 16) Lightning McQueen is back to race another day as the little car with a big ego and a lot to prove, as well as a lot to learn....
