About 12% of all births happen prematurely, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Of those, about half occurred after preterm labor. Preterm labor does not always lead to delivery. Sometimes it stops on its own (about 30% of the time), or responds to treatment to stop labor or at least slow its progress. About 90% of women with preterm labor do not give birth within seven days after labor begins....
Every day, your preschooler is surrounded by people and situations that guide their moral development. Whether it’s another child on the school playground or a plot line on a favorite TV show, experiences shape their views. As a parent, you probably want to have some influence on how your child develops their sense of right and wrong and instill the values that you deem to be important. However, it’s not always easy to know what’s age-appropriate when it comes to guiding your child morally—or even how to start....
The battle of the classroom can’t be won with medication alone. It’s only the initial building block. Study after study shows that medication alone doesn’t improve academic achievement. Medication doesn’t teach anything; it simply removes a major barrier to learning. If the classroom environment doesn’t support the specific needs of the child with ADHD, most of the benefits of medication will be wasted. Fortunately, an ADHD-friendly learning environment is good for all students....
These concerns are understandable—after all, we all want what’s best for our babies. Thankfully, ultrasounds are considered safe, with virtually no associated risks. Not only that, but ultrasounds have important and beneficial uses in pregnancy. We reached out to experts to help us understand why ultrasounds are used in pregnancy, and what to know about their safety records. What Is an Ultrasound? Ultrasounds (sometimes referred to as sonograms) use high frequency sound waves to produce images inside the human body....
The first step is to figure out where each of you stands with respect to money. Go through the following lists and decide what best describes you. If you are a saver, you probably have some of the following traits: If you are a spender, you probably have some of the following traits: Saver and Spender Combinations Now, go through the spender and saver lists and determine which one best describes your spouse....
In China, astrologers are often used to determine the influence of the basic elements – earth, fire, air, water, metal, and wood – that are related to the planets that are in place at a child’s birth. These astrologers cast a horoscope on the third day after the baby’s birth and look for a balance of these elements. If the elements are out of balance, they may recommend a name that will align them more favorably for the child....
This information is key as hospitals navigate evolving protocols for how an infected parent can safely interact with their baby after giving birth. The Study Researchers studied over 2300 babies born to SARS-COV-2 positive mothers in Sweden, with observation taking place during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, from March 2020 until January 2021. They found that less than 1% of babies tested positive for the virus within their first 28 days of life....
But what will that look like this fall? With many states still reporting record-high cases of coronavirus, it’s clear that the 2020–21 school year will look nothing like anything our kids have ever experienced before. What Might School Look Like this Fall? Regardless of which days your kids are in school and for how long, things are likely to look pretty different when they enter the school building. School systems across the country are spending time this summer coming up with comprehensive plans for regular cleaning and disinfecting, teachers are being briefed on safety measures put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and guidelines are being established for social distancing and mask wearing....
Pocket change Paper and pen Does your child always ask to be the banker when you play board games—and is he or she great in the role? Here’s an idea for letting your child practice playing the part. Set up a table and chair in your “bank” (the living room, perhaps) where your junior teller can work. Then pull a handful of change from your pocket, and place it on the makeshift desk....
Directions Decorate mitten with cutout shapes from felt and fabric pieces. Mitten can be made to look like an animal, person, or abstract design. Glue felt or fabric shapes on securely. Fill the mitten with a handful of dried beans or rice. Have an adult stitch up the opening of the glove so that none of the beans or rice can escape. Bean bag buddies can be cuddled, tossed, or played with....
Gifted Children Need a Challenge Gifted children enjoy using their minds and like to figure things out, so toys for them should provide them with some challenge, but not so much that it is frustrating to work with. That means that they should provide The challenge should also be intentional and not the result of poor design. Toys that are difficult to put together or fall apart easily are simply frustrating....
Once your child has mastered a new behavior, rewards can be phased out and replaced with praise. There are many behaviors that respond well to a reward system. Here’s an overview of how to utilize reward systems for behavior change. New Behaviors New behaviors can take a while for kids to learn because they take practice. But, your child will learn a new skill or behavior faster when you use rewards as a discipline tool....
Whether your blood pressure condition pre-existed your pregnancy or started in pregnancy (gestational), your doctor will work with you on how to best address your blood pressure issues to keep you and your growing baby safe. High and low blood pressure can happen in pregnancy for a variety of reasons, sometimes as a complication of pregnancy and other times due to a pre-existing condition. When high blood pressure develops after 20 weeks gestation, it is called gestational high blood pressure or hypertension....
Books of lists are popular with children. My kids enjoy The Best Ever Kids’ Book of Lists by Eugenie Allen, which lists things like the natural wonders of the world, the scariest people ever, and the grossest vegetables. Your child may enjoy making her own book of lists. Materials Plain paper Pen or markers Old magazines (optional) Hole punch Ribbon Directions
Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt The Tuck family is confronted with an agonizing situation when they discover that a ten-year-old girl and a malicious stranger now share their secret about a spring whose water prevents one from ever growing older. Sarah, Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay....
Sweden has the second-highest incidence of type 1 diabetes in children, with 40 children per 100,000 diagnosed each year. This prompted researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Solna to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research on the role of diet in the development of the disease. The researchers found that some high-quality studies indicate that longer breastfeeding and later introduction to gluten, fruit, and cow’s milk may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes....
