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It is second to Navajo but preceding others including Sioux, Choctaw, Chippewa, Seminole, Iroquois, Algonquin, and Apache. Many Cherokee names draw inspiration from nature, though these first and middle names represent character traits and parts of one’s personality. Check out our list of Cherokee baby girl names and baby boy names with meanings inspired by Cherokee Native Americans. Traditional Cherokee Girl Names and Meanings Female Cherokee names often symbolize parts of nature and are beautiful representations of a person’s spirit....

Brought to you by the National Education Association By Marcia Heiman and Joshua Slomianko If a child is an active participant in a home where there is talk about the why and the how of things, she is more likely to be an active thinker both in and out of school. Here are some simple things you can do to get those mental wheels turning! Encourage your children to ask questions about the world around them....

20 to 30 minutes Materials TreeTape measurerPaperPencil Directions Extensions Select a name for your tree and make a small name plaque to post at its foot.Start a seasonal diary to record your visits and observations of seasonal changes that occur.Make it a point to hug your tree together each time you visit.Take pictures of your tree at various seasonal intervals.

Details of the Study Researchers at the University of Delaware studied 48 local youth, ages 6 to 12 years old. The participants were placed in two separate groups. One group took part in swimming, an aerobic activity. The other group engaged in CrossFit, an anaerobic (non-aerobic) activity. Each group was subjected to the same type of testing. They were shown pictures and provided with a vocabulary word to explain what they were seeing....

As vaccination rates increase and life begins to return to normal, baby showers will likely follow suit. But during the pandemic, lots of creative baby shower options popped up. And these alternative baby showers are likely here to stay. They work whether you’re looking for safer options because you live in a high-risk area, want to include people from different geographical locations in your celebration, or just don’t love some of the classic baby shower elements....

While eating disorders are often associated with women, men also suffer from disordered eating and may experience reduced fertility as a result. What’s the connection between eating disorders and fertility? Can you get pregnant on your own even if you are currently dealing with or have previously dealt with, an eating disorder? What happens if you do get pregnant? Types of Eating Disorders The three most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and a third category known as Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) formerly known as Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)...

“The FDA is warning parents that these pillows are not only unnecessary to prevent medical conditions, but that they pose a potential suffocation hazard within the infant’s sleeping environment,” explains Rachel Prete, DO, a pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. If you have one of these pillows or are considering purchasing one for your baby, you likely have questions about what this advisory means. Experts say there are safer ways to address conditions that affect a baby’s head shape....

When to Start Using Sunscreen on Your Baby It used to be advised that you should not use sunscreen on babies less than six months old, but the AAP now states that sunscreen is probably safe to use on younger children, especially if you just use it on small areas of your baby’s skin exposed to the sun and not protected by clothing. This has more to do with avoiding the dangers of getting too much sun and allowing your baby to get sunburned, though....

Being pregnant, particularly at the end of pregnancy, can really weigh on you (no pun intended). During the last few weeks of pregnancy, there are signs and symptoms popping up that are really uncomfortable and make life a lot harder to cope with in some respects. One of the worst things is when these symptoms are mistaken for labor. Going to the Hospital Too Soon You might wonder what happens if you show up at the hospital or birth center and say you’re in labor, only to be sent home....

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga Because yoga practice regulates the autonomic nervous system, it can lower stress as well as promote a better quality of life and better social relations. Clearly, lowering stress and anxiety will obviously make you feel your best, but it’s also worth considering that high maternal stress levels can affect fetal development. Practicing yoga also may help you get better sleep and may alleviate lower back pain associated with pregnancy....

Pros & Cons Enter BetterHelp, the largest online therapy company in existence today. Its platform has broad appeal and offers a quick, easy solution for almost anyone looking for mental health care. With a stable of over 28,000 licensed therapists on board, the platform has considerable reach and provides coverage across remote areas where it might otherwise be difficult to access therapy. In order to evaluate the company, I did a one-month trial of the service and we surveyed 105 users....

This type of headache is sometimes referred to as a lactation headache. These hormone-related headaches may resolve after a few weeks, but they could continue until you wean your child. Treatment If you are dealing with headaches while you’re nursing your baby, talk to your doctor. Over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (ibuprofen) may provide some relief that’s safe for you and your baby and allow you to continue breastfeeding....

But, as the weeks and months go on, you may start to wonder what’s next. When should you start cereal? When should you try baby food? Once you start cereal and other foods, how much should you breastfeed? It can become especially confusing when you have family and friends telling you what they did and giving you their opinions and advice, welcome and unwelcome. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered....

Express yourself. Practice pumping at home, beginning two weeks before you return to work. That leaves you plenty of time to become acquainted with expressing milk and allows baby to get accustomed to drinking your milk from a bottle instead of directly from you. Pump at work every three hours or so, more often if you feel the need. Promptly refrigerate or freeze expressed milk. Baby, meet Mr. Bottle. Wait at least two weeks after delivery before offering a bottle to your newborn, but don’t delay the introduction until just days before returning to work....

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Meanwhile, 47% of high school students have experienced hazing before they even enter college. The most common types of hazing that students experience involve binge drinking, verbal abuse, humiliation, isolation, and sleep deprivation. Effects of Bullying and Hazing When it comes to bullying and hazing, the same power differences and intimidation factors exist in both. In fact, many people would argue that hazing is a form of bullying. Both behaviors involve a significant power imbalance, meaning the perpetrator has the power and control in the situation while the target does not....