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Will my seven-year-old boy eventually outgrow ADHD? Will he learn to handle himself through behavior modification and patience, versus taking medications? Read the answer… I’m worried about giving Ritalin to my son, who has ADHD. Is there another solution?Read the answer… My two sons are gifted and have ADHD. I have taken them off medication. It seems that we are medicating children too readily, when they require more attention. Read the answer… My son needs to take medication for ADHD....

The questions you ask should be tailored towards your needs, and should always serve the purpose of opening up the lines of communications between you and your birth team. Some of the answers might be dependent upon your practitioner, while other policies will be determined by the hospital or birth center. These policies can have a serious impact on how you labor or give birth, including your postpartum stay. Here are some questions to help get you started in formulating what you need to ask at your place of birth:...

During the discussion, make eye contact with her, crouch down so that you are on the same level with her, and take time to listen to her explain what her reasons were for her conduct. Examine the way you talk to your daughter. Be sure to delete the following types of comments from your vocabulary: Sarcastic ones, such as “Aren’t you a pretty sight!” when she is dirt-streaked from top to toe....

Being a parent of color, I cannot raise my daughter-any more than I could raise my son 21 years ago – by assuming that our society will be color-blind and judge her solely by the content of her character. On the other hand, many opportunities exist for minorities today in schools and in the work place when diversity is valued. Parents of color, as well as white parents, must raise their children by exposing them early on to the reality of our multiracial society in which the future generation will play an important role....

It’s not uncommon to see babies and toddlers staring at screens given to them by parents who are trying to find something that’ll distract or calm a child, and often, that early tech use transitions right into constant screen time as kids get older. It’s such a prominent problem that the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) issued new recommendations for kids’ media use in November 2016. Here’s what they advise:...

Habitually give unsolicited advice. Have no respect for their daughter’s privacy and barge into her room or go through cabinets in her home. Show unwanted concern in their daughters’ weight and appearance. Ask too many personal questions. Try to influence personal decisions. A Bird’s-Eye-View of the Cycle of Intrusion So what’s so bad about these moms you may ask? Nothing if you are strong enough not to pay attention or be affected by their intrusiveness....

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This year, I’ve decided to go about things a little differently. You see, if you send your kid to one place for the entire summer, you end up spending less overall. Bonus: these camps usually have rolling admission, so you can slip your kid in – even last minute. Here are some last-minute camps that will keep your kid – and your wallet – happy this summer: 1. Check Your Recreation Department Before you panic about summer childcare, take a look at your town’s recreation department....

More: 75 Saint Names for Girls Included are names of saints who are celebrated universally by the church, as well as some who are celebrated only in certain areas. They include martyrs, popes, priests, evangelists, bishops, and others who dedicated their lives to their faith in some form or another. You won’t be breaking any canonical laws if you decide to use one of the following names in a more up-to-date form....

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Expect to see budding independence and increased cognitive abilities as your elementary-school student matures. Along with growing skills and autonomy, you also may experience more conflict and a steady testing of limits. For example, they may resist coming home from the playground in time for dinner, ask for a later bedtime and more screen time, or argue about whether their room is, in fact, clean enough. School-aged children may feel easier to parent at times because they can do more for themselves....

Shoulder dystocia is more likely to occur where the baby is particularly large, where the mother has a small pelvis, or in women with diabetes or who are obese. If this condition has occurred in a previous pregnancy, then an obstetrician may be necessary at the birth.

What you do: 1. Play Simon Says with a twist. Start as usual. Say, “Simon says put your hands on your hips” and do it. Wait for your child to follow. Say and do a few more actions – clap hands, touch toes, and so on. 2. Now say, “Simon says pick up a book.” Wait for your child to follow. Then go from cover to cover, as readers do, adding a few silly mistakes he can catch: “Simon says hold the book upside down – oops!...

Most spiders are accidental invaders that enter your home through cracks around doors, windows, or other openings. They play a big role in keeping flies, crickets,mites, and other pesky insects in check. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Controls The following are effective IPM controls for spiders: Dust and/or vacuum areas where spiders like to hang out, such as the corners of walls and structural timber in basements and crawl spaces, on a regular basis....

Spotting is usually light and brown, although heavy spotting can be red. A person who is spotting might need only a panty liner rather than more absorbent menstrual supplies to manage the flow. However, there are many possible reasons for spotting in a normal, healthy pregnancy. These include the following. Irritation of the Cervix The cervix can become irritated and bleed following sexual intercourse, a recent pelvic exam, or a transvaginal ultrasound....

ABC’s nightly TV news broadcast their annual spring break expose. At mid-afternoon teenagers were fall-down drunk and incoherent. Scantily clad girls enthusiastically lifted their tops and exposed their breasts to car after car packed with cheering, leering boys. A condom maker’s brilliantly colored banners, emblazoned with “TROJANS”, hung from the windows of hotels’ catering to these kids. Just another spring break afternoon in Panama City Beach, Florida. Spring break. College students make their annual fun in the sun, booze and sex pilgrimage in March....