Symptoms of Miscarriage at 4 Weeks or Earlier Symptoms of an early miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, cramping, or the sudden loss of pregnancy symptoms you had been experiencing, such as morning sickness or fatigue. These symptoms do not always mean that you are having a miscarriage, however. You can also have an early miscarriage without experiencing any of these symptoms. When to See a Doctor Even though it can be an emotionally draining experience, an early miscarriage isn’t always a medical emergency....

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Should You Use Flashcards? It can be difficult to know how much you should teach your child at home among the things they will be learning in school. Thankfully, your intuition as a parent is likely one of your best resources. If you and your child are enjoying teaching and learning together it can strengthen your bond and sometimes give your child an edge in school. On the other hand, if trying to help your child get ahead impedes your joy as family and puts a strain on relationships, it may be time to step back a bit....

Its initial popularity in England can be attributed to Emma of Normandy, who married the English kings Aethelred II and later Cnut the Great. The name was also used by well-known English author Jane Austen, who created the character of Emma Woodhouse in her 1816 novel, “Emma.” How Popular Is the Name Emma? From 1880 to 1941, Emma remained in the top 100 U.S. names. Its rank steadily declined through the 1970s, then it started to creep back up....

Questions to Ask a Prospective Babysitter When interviewing possible babysitters, there are a multitude of questions to ask. You’ll want to ask about general qualifications and anything pertaining to specific needs for your family, such as the ability to drive, help with homework, cook, or speak another language. Additionally, ask anything that feels important to you. However, consider the following questions to get you started. Babysitting Experience and Skills Of course, it’s crucial to ask about their specific qualifications as a babysitter....

Almost 2 million students attend year-round schools today, an increase of 400% in the last 12 years. Will your kids be the next to kiss that long summer vacation goodbye? If your school system is busting at the seams, your school board may already be considering the idea. Year-round schooling can reduce overcrowding, while avoiding the high cost of building new schools. How does it work? “Year round” does not mean vacation-starved students and teachers....

If you’re overwhelmed by the prospect of your child entering middle school, you’re not alone. See what other sixth-grade parents are asking our teacher experts and ask some questions of your own. Shyness “How do I help my sixth-grader become more comfortable with who he is?” Get the Answer Unfair Teacher “Is it fair that my son received a zero for talking during a test?” Get the Answer Bullies “I’m scared to send my sixth-grader to school because of a very abusive boy in his classroom....

The expansion increased the tax credit for child dependents by almost double. In addition, families could opt to receive up to half of the payment amount in advance, in six monthly payments of up to $300 per qualifying child. The expanded child tax credit and advance monthly payments had a dramatic effect on families, cutting food insufficiency by a quarter, and reducing child poverty. It may even have helped your family....

Whether they admit it or not, adoptive parents whose children search often feel jealousy and even anger toward the birthparent. The adoptive parents may feel that they’ve done all the hard work of parenting—and now this interloper, the birthparent, will take over. This rarely happens—but the fear is there. One adoptive mom I know found the search painful and scary, even though she struggled to be supportive of her child’s need to search....

Requirements vary from state to state. Some state codes are more stringent than others, and there are safety measures that aren’t addressed by codes at all. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, for example, are recommended for all homes—and should certainly be in all day care centers—but most states don’t require them in centers. Enforcement varies, and inspections may be spotty. Even if a center passed its last inspection, that’s no assurance that it’s still in compliance....

The Walkabout First Aid Kit from Atwater and Carey. In addition to the usual first aid accouterments, you’ll also find pill vials, sting-relief pads, antibiotics, and antihistamines (Benadryl). The nylon case has plenty of room for extras you might want to take along. Johnson & Johnson’s First Aid Kit. This plastic, lightweight kit holds every type of bandage and gauze you’ll ever need. And there’s room to add your own individual supplies....

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Washington, DC The nation’s capital is a treasure trove of fun, family activities that just happen to be rich with history. Start off exploring the National Mall and you’ll find the Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson monuments all within walking distance. Then there are the war memorials; Vietnam, Korean, and WWII. And don’t forget the White House and Capitol Building while you’re at it. Lincoln and Washington Monuments Photo Source: Flickr/quiquefepe Looking for some indoor enrichment?...

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Why should the learning stop when the kids leave the classroom? Here are some simple things you and your fourth grader can do at home to build academic skills in reading, math, science, and history. OPEN YOUR MIND’S EYE As you read a story to your child, occasionally ask, “What does that remind you of? What do you see in your mind?” Mental images are important to ongoing learning. (You and your child might even try sketching images....

Free white males in the 1790 census were listed by two age groups, those of 16 years and upward, and those under that age. The total free white females were listed with no age distinction at all. Only the head of the household was listed by name. John Jackson, who was age 40 and who had a son, age 18; a son, age 12; a wife, age 38; and two daughters, ages 8 and 10, would be listed as two males 16 or over, one male under 16, and three females....

More: Should I Take An At-Home Genetics Test During Pregnancy? Screening Tests Screening tests are non-invasive and optional. The Department of OBGYN at Northwestern Medicine explains screening tests perfectly: “The benefits of the screening tests are that they involve no risk to you or the pregnancy for miscarriage and they provide additional information about the chance that your pregnancy has certain birth defects. The limitations of screening tests are that they will not give you a “yes or no” answer about whether or not your baby has a birth defect and they only provide information about a limited number of birth defects....