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If you’re contemplating whether or not to be a stay-at-home parent, what matters most is what works best for your family. So, first and foremost, consider your personal beliefs, priorities, finances, and lifestyle. However, there is also a wealth of research on the subject that you can consult when making your decision. The findings on life as a stay-at-home parent may surprise you. Pros and Cons of Staying at Home There are, of course, many personal reasons for or against staying home with your kids....

A full-term pregnant uterus is one of the strongest muscles in the human body, and like any other muscle works best when provided with plenty of fuel and hydration. Choose your labor foods wisely, and you will have all the energy you need to go the distance on your birth day! Easy to Digest Is Key When a woman goes into labor, her body directs a lot of energy and resources into doing the work of labor and chooses not to use valuable calories on “non-vital” processes like digestion, which will slow down considerably....

What do you pack when you send your kid off to camp? Some parents ship their children out with enough stuff to equip Patton’s 3rd Field Army. Other kids are lucky to leave home with a toothbrush and a change of underwear. Somewhere between the two extremes is a happy medium. Check our handy tips for the balance that’s right for your child.

As parents, you want to do everything you can to help your baby get healthy fast—while also knowing that everything you are doing is safe for your little one. When it comes to a nasty virus like the flu, Tamiflu (oseltamivir), can help them recover faster. “Babies as young as 2 weeks old can safely take Tamiflu,” says Christina Johns, MD, Pediatric Emergency Care Physician and Senior Medical Advisor at PM Pediatric Care....

For instance, babies will start sleeping more when they have a reduced need for frequent feedings, experience melatonin production, develop sleep-wake circadian rhythms, and receive clear social and environmental cues from caregivers. This usually happens by baby’s first birthday, when solid foods have been introduced and a nighttime sleep schedule is usually established. So, rest assured, this lack of sleep that you are experiencing right now is only temporary. As babies grow and develop, they start to sleep for longer chunks of time at night and are awake more during the day....

When your child was a baby or toddler, growth spurts were kind of a big deal. Not only they did make your baby unusually grumpy or fussy, they also probably caused them to become hungrier and to sleep poorly. As they got older, though, growth spurts happened more gradually. You might not have even noticed how much your child was growing. All you knew was that sometimes they needed a new pair of jeans because theirs keep getting too short....

Typically, your baby will have regular periods of activity alternated with periods of rest. Their movements get more vigorous as they get bigger and stronger. You can often encourage your baby to start moving by slowing down and/or eating or drinking something sweet, such as a glass of juice, These fetal movements can also be an indicator of how your baby is doing. If you experience a sudden decrease in movements, particularly once you are in the third trimester, it is important to let your doctor know....

On the other hand, you might be apprehensive about gaining weight and having a pregnant shape, or having your condition be apparent to others. Either way, you’ll want to know when to anticipate this milestone of pregnancy. First Signs Each pregnant person will start to show (or look pregnant) at a different time. And the point at which someone shows can vary from one pregnancy to the next. Some people will notice changes in their abdomen as early as the end of the first trimester....

By 6 to 9 Months: By the time a preemie reaches 9 months corrected age, he should respond to his name and turn toward a new sound. He should also have begun babbling, making sounds such as “bababababa” that combine consonants and vowels. By 10 to 12 Months: By 12 months corrected age, preemies should be able to call a parent by saying “mama” or “dada.” They should also be able to carry out simple requests (like waving)....

Some toddlers vomit when having a tantrum or just crying. Others vomit when they have too much food in their mouth. And some toddlers vomit for no known reason at all. Learn more about why a toddler may be vomiting with no other symptoms. Causes of Toddler Vomiting With No Other Symptoms Persistent vomiting in toddlers can have many potential causes. Here are some of the most common: Appendicitis: Along with migrating abdominal pain, mild fever, and loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting are among the most common symptoms of appendicitis....

Several kings named William have ruled in the British Isles, as well as in other empires. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is a current member of the British royal family and will be the eventual heir to the British throne. How Popular is the Name William? William is a classic name that has endured for centuries. Not only is it popular in the English language, but it has its equivalent in other traditions as well....

Food Content The building blocks of foods are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; however, very few foods are “pure” carbohydrate, protein, or fat. Both natural foods, such as milk, and prepared foods, such as a cheeseburger, are combinations of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Foods also contain vitamins and minerals, which function in the body as enzymes and regulators of organ and muscle function. Vitamins and minerals are in highest concentration and absorbed best by the body when eaten as they occur naturally in foods....

Here’s a fact: Just by living we impart our values to our children. Most parents have a vague sense of their values and how they want their kids to be, believe, and behave, but far fewer have crystallized them into words. That’s what we’re going to do now; write your family value statement that gets it all down into a series of behavior guidelines. Soon, you’ll be turning these values into a set of family rules and goals....

You and your baby have accomplished a lot this last year and you have even more adventures awaiting you. Enjoy this final month before that milestone first birthday. There is still a lot going on with your baby’s growth and development to celebrate now. “At 11 months, babies are spending more time upright,” says Florencia Segura, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with Einstein Pediatrics in the Washington, DC area. “They are moving and exploring more while in the upright position, but also still crawling or moving in other ways too....

For answers to these questions and more - including how to get a diagnosis of OCD for your child and what symptoms of OCD to look out for - read on below. What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a mental health condition that affects 1-4% of children. OCD is most commonly diagnosed in older kids, around age 10 and up, but it can be diagnosed in younger children, as well older adolescents....