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Medical Reasons for Infertility in Females In many cases the cause of infertility in females is rooted in a treatable medical condition. The top two reasons for female infertility are (1) tubal factors (such as damaged fallopian tubes) and (2) ovulatory disorders (such as an irregular or absent menstrual cycle). A smaller percentage of women suffer from endometriosis (a condition in which tissue from inside the uterus grows outside the uterus), which can cause infertility if left untreated....

Preterm labor is defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as contractions and cervical changes that occur before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and preterm birth is a birth that occurs between weeks 20 and 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labor and birth are cause for concern because the health risks to a baby born during this time are increased, complete fetal development hasn’t yet occurred, and infant mortality is also increased....

With all the talk about global warming these days, do you know how to explain the greenhouse effect to your kids? For a great example of this phenomenon, look no further than your own driveway! Did you know… You can observe all the principles of the greenhouse effect in a parked car in the sun: Sunshine (solar energy) passes easily through the glass to heat objects in the car’s interior – remember how hot the car seat gets in summer?...

These programs represent two completely different schools of thought. You must know what your child is learning so you can be sure that the information is complete, accurate, and reflects your family’s values. You want to be sure that you are prepared to answer questions your teen may have. Comprehensive Sexuality Education Comprehensive Sexuality Education is a program that starts in early childhood and continues through high school. It teaches that sexuality is a natural, normal part of healthy living and brings up age-appropriate sexuality topics....

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months through 4 years has been approved as a three dose vaccine.The three dose vaccine schedule was found to produce a robust immune response in the children studied.The vaccine was well tolerated in these age groups, with minimal side effects. This is a major milestone for parents who have been anxiously awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine for their young children. Both teens aged 12 to 15 and children aged 5 to 11 have had COVID-19 vaccines available to them since 2021....

Crittenden’s research shows that despite the overall advancement of women, mothers’ work remains unappreciated in an economic sense, even though moms are cultivating “human capital.” Raising productive citizens, the author argues, directly contributes to the overall health of the economy and wealth of the society. We spoke with Crittenden about how our society undervalues moms and what we should do about it. Moms Are Major Wealth ProducersFamilyeducation.com: You say moms are “the major wealth producers of our economy....

An open adoption can be arranged in domestic adoptions, including foster care adoption. Birth family contact can include birth parents, grandparents, and/or siblings. There have even been open adoptions in international cases. When an Open Adoption Is Not a Good Idea There are times when an open adoption is not in the best interest of a child due to safety issues. This is often the case in foster care adoptions....

The stress and uncertainty of a worldwide pandemic stopped many would-be parents from expanding their families. Financial instability, physical isolation, and fear for the health of their baby saw families make a conscious choice to delay pregnancy. Other families had no choice. In the midst of fertility assistance, services closed and treatments were suspended. Lack of information initially left many health professionals and their patients equally uncertain about the safety of pregnancy mid-pandemic....

But friendships at this point in a child’s development can also be quite challenging. Below are tips to help you prepare your tween for the ups and downs of friendships in the middle school years. Knowing how friendships may change, come to an end or strengthen can help your tween through the friendship challenges they will eventually face. Benefits of Healthy Friendships It’s only natural for tweens to make their friends a priority and, at this point in their development, they may prefer the company of their friends over the company of their parents and other family members....

1. Ask for help - don’t be afraid to speak up Asking for professional help when it comes to mental health can feel daunting, but you aren’t alone. A survey carried out recently by the CDC found that 1 in 6 children in the USA aged 2-8 years old had a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder - so there are lots of parents and caregivers who can empathize with what you’re going through....

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Project: Tie-Dyed T-Shirt or Cloth Level: Easy Age: 5 and up (with adult supervision) Materials needed: All-cotton white T-shirt (or soft cotton, rayon, or silk fabric), liquid fabric dyes (Rit© will work, although experienced tie-dyers prefer Jaquard’s Procion™ dyes), a large enamel or stainless-steel basin, a wooden spoon, rubber gloves, old towels, heavy mercerized thread, string, rubber bands, squeeze bottles (the kind used for applying hair dye work well) This can be messy, so work outdoors (a picnic table is great if you can manage it)....

Overview Here are tips for preventing and treating an itchy belly during pregnancy: Keep Your Belly Moisturized Having dry skin can make the itching worse and lead to scratching. Keeping yourself and your belly well hydrated will usually help tone down the itching, but not necessarily alleviate it. This is where the creams and oils come in handy. A nice moisturizing lotion will go a long way with the itchiness. There isn’t a specific formula that has some magic cure, so don’t break the bank buying the most expensive lotion available....

Tell the truth. Keep complaints specific. Be careful with criticism. Stop yelling! Nix the nagging, lose the lectures, avoid the advice. Don’t set them up. De-escalate the antagonism. Use “I” statements. Tell the Truth If you ask most parents what qualities and behaviors they want to see in a well-behaved child, honesty is right up there. Here’s a modeling issue—if you want your child to be honest, you must tell the truth yourself....

10 to 15 minutes Materials Chalk Directions Extensions Strike different poses.Return to the same place several hours later and repeat. Talk about what happened to the shadows.Color in features and clothing.Throw water on the pictures to erase them and begin again.Trace the shadows of other objects.

The most likely explanation for a ravenous baby is that your little one is going through a growth spurt. Periodic growth spurts (from a few days to a week) are perfectly normal for infants. What Is a Growth Spurt? A growth spurt is a sudden burst in your infant’s growth that is accompanied by a brief period of increased feeding. It might seem like your baby outgrew their cute little sleepers overnight—and it might be because they actually did....

Level: Moderately difficult Time involved: Three to four hours, plus overnight to dry Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water Vegetable oil Equipment: Mixing bowl Rolling pin Heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 2 inches wide) Loaf pan Tinfoil Cookie sheet Cooling rack Varnish Paintbrush

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Any dog costume or mask At least 2 wristwatches Instructions: Dress up as a dog. If you don’t have a ready-made costume or mask, don’t worry. All you really need is a nose and ears to vaguely represent a dog, because it is not the main part of the gag. You can simply cut a dog nose and two ears out of cardboard, and attach them with string or rubber bands....

Tap Water Fluoride Levels The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued concerns about water that contains higher concentrations of fluoride (greater than 0.7mg/l). Fluoride can be protective for dental health, but higher levels can cause fluorosis on developing teeth. Fluorosis is not a tooth disease. Rather, it appears as discoloration on your baby’s developing teeth, which may appear as white spots or streaks on the enamel. This imperfection of coloration develops on your baby’s permanent teeth while they are still forming in the gums....