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When parents request an educational records review to pinpoint why their child is struggling in school, the student’s cumulative file is one of the documents they examine. Why Educational Records Reviews Are Needed A thorough review of a student’s records involves analysis of his entire educational history, so evaluators attempt to get records from any previous schools the child may have attended. Such reviews are especially helpful if the child is too young to articulate what the problem is, and parents and teachers seemed baffled about the child’s learning difficulties as well....

If you and your pediatrician decide that it’s important to increase or maximize your child’s food intake, you will likely begin a healthy, high-calorie diet with foods including avocado, butter, cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, dried fruit, and whole-milk yogurt. Here are some helpful tips that can help make this possible while helping to reduce stress around eating and preserve a healthy relationship with food and eating for your child....

This is especially true right after birth, when they’re soaking through multiple outfits a day—with pee, poop, spit-up, you name it—and feeding endlessly on demand. But what about you, Mom, what do you need? Although your postpartum list might be slightly shorter than your baby’s, there are still several items that can make those initial post-birth days a tad more comfortable. Everything may hurt after you give birth, and life with a newborn is tough enough as it is....

Build a Pin Hole Camera Photo source: Greg Mote/Flickr Did you know that looking at the eclipse without proper equipment can hurt your eyes and even cause blindness? Stay safe by making a pin hole camera so your whole family can safely view the eclipse. You’ll need two pieces of white card stock, aluminum foil, tape and a safety pin. Cut a hole in the middle of one of the pieces of card stock and tape aluminum foil over the hole....

Typically, prejudicial bullying is based on stereotypes and fears kids have toward people who are different from them. This type of bullying can encompass all the other types of bullying as well. For instance, victims of prejudicial bullying may experience cyberbullying, verbal bullying, relational aggression, physical bullying and sometimes even sexual bullying. Prejudicial bullying arises from a misguided or learned belief that certain groups of people deserve to be treated differently or with less respect....

Meanwhile, a two-syllable name might be just perfect for tripping off the tongue as well as meeting the other needs. Among the most popular names in 2021 were the two-syllable Emma, Ava, Noah, and Liam. Three-syllable Sophia, Evelyn, Benjamin, Elijah, and Oliver were also in the top 10. When considering the name for your new arrival, be sure to test how it sounds out loud. You will be saying that name for a great many years to come....

More: 3 Pitfalls To Avoid When Apologizing To Your Child What is a highly sensitive child? You may ask yourself, what is a highly sensitive child? Is my child highly sensitive? A child who is highly sensitive is highly aware and quick to react. They feel things on a deeper level. They are incredibly empathetic and perceptive to their surroundings and how they move through space. A highly sensitive child may have a complete meltdown because they finally worked up enough courage to swing on the monkey bars, only to back down with fear once they climbed up and were faced with the challenge....

More: 15 Family History Tattoos to Inspire You If you’re one of those people who view your family as your rock, then you’ve probably also been on a rollercoaster journey with them, through good times and bad. Staying connected with each of your family members is the ultimate path to household harmony. But, that’s easier said than done! So, here are five unique ways to reconnect with your family, and bring you all closer together:...

Whether the name you pick is popular or rare, each gets wrapped in a story when you pick it based on a book that speaks to you. These bookish names might be that of an especially compelling character—or a silly, sweet, strong, adventurous, noble, or serious one. You might also choose the name of a beloved or inspiring author. Or you might just simply how it looks on the page....

One day you’re changing diapers and the next you’re watching your senior graduate from high school. For 18 years or more, your life has revolved around carpools, homework, and extracurricular activities. And then, all of a sudden, the day-to-day aspects of that role change dramatically when you drop your teen off at college. Not surprisingly, many parents experience a profound sense of loss and uncertainty when their last—or their only—child leaves the nest....

Your Baby’s Development at 8 Weeks At 8 weeks, a baby is typically between 1/2 and 3/4 inch long (1.5 to 2 centimeters), about the size and shape of kidney bean. Some parents even nickname their baby “the little bean” around this time, especially after catching a glimpse of the baby on an early ultrasound. Which Trimester? First trimester How Many Weeks to Go? 32 weeks This week, your baby’s physical features are becoming more noticeable, body systems and organs are continuing to develop, and the baby is starting to look more and more like a little human....

Overall, children with abdominal pain accounted for about five percent of all the nonscheduled clinic and emergency department visits. The most common problems that accompanied the pain were fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, cough, headache, and sore throat. The most common diagnoses given to these children were infections of the ear, throat, intestinal tract, upper respiratory tract (“colds”), or a nonspecific illness. In this large group of children, less than two percent were admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain and about one percent required surgery for their problem (the vast majority of these children had acute appendicitis)....

Acupuncture treatments are also known to reduce stress levels and improve relaxation, which is beneficial for anyone dealing with fertility issues. If you’re interested in trying acupuncture to boost your fertility, you’ll want to find an acupuncturist who has training and experience with fertility treatments. Not all acupuncturists specialize in this field, so it’s important to seek out someone who does. I asked Jill Blakeway, Clinic Director of The YinOva Center in New York City and author of the book “Making Babies: A Proven Three Month Program for Maximum Fertility,” for her suggestions on finding an acupuncturist for fertility....