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What Is a Curriculum and Why Is It Important? People often use the term curriculum for the book or books you will use to teach a subject. However, the term actually refers more generally to the methods and means you will use to teach a subject. Books are only one component of a curriculum. As you will learn in this section, there are many other aspects of a curriculum that you can use to teach more effectively....

For most breastfeeding parents, it is safe to take Tylenol. This drug helps with aches and pains and helps to reduce fevers. Studies have shown that there are little to no impacts on infants of nursing parents who take Tylenol.All drugs taken while breastfeeding are rated between L1 (safest) and L5 (contraindicated), a measure created by Dr. Thomas Hale. Tylenol is rated L1, meaning that a very large number of breastfeeding parents have taken the drug with no adverse effects, and/or the drug has been studied and fails to demonstrate any harm or risk to the baby....

“We immediately called the pediatrician who initially said it was unlikely for him to have COVID-19 again so quickly,” Christine recalls. “But his test came back positive. He had it again.” COVID-19 reinfection is definitely possible and there are a few reasons why we are starting to see more kids testing positive two or even three times. “The virus wants to evolve so that it can survive,” explains Ilan Shapiro, MD, FAAP, FACHE, chief health correspondent and medical affairs officer at AltaMed Health Services and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....

In a nutshell, the answer is yes. It is generally considered safe to use a heating pad during pregnancy, but there are some necessary precautions you should take. Two OBGYNs weigh in on this topic and delve further into the provisions and benefits. Using a Heating Pad While Pregnant Heat therapy is used to treat general back pain, muscle soreness, and joint stiffness. Whether it’s in the form of an electric heating pad, a heated gel pack, or a heat wrap, applied heat is known to improve circulation and blood flow to the targeted area and therefore helps repair damaged tissue....

But don’t let those odds stop you from having sex! There are a few reasons to have baby-making sex even if you think you already ovulated. First, you may be mistaken about your exact day of ovulation. And second, sex after fertilization may boost your odds of pregnancy. The Fertile Window Ideally, if you want to get pregnant, you need to have sex before you ovulate. If you thought sex needs to come after ovulation, you’re not alone....

What Are Styes and Chalazia? Our eyelids have hundreds of small oil glands near the eyelashes. These glands help to lubricate the eye; sometimes they can become blocked or infected, causing a small red bump. Here are the two most common causes of eyelid bumps in children: Chalazia: When an oil gland becomes blocked, it is called a chalazion. A chalazion tends to look swollen, tender, red, and lumpy, and sometimes it can grow as large as a pea....

Effort: More difficult — some sewing required Materials: Red sleeper pajamas or red thermal underwear Red fabric Scissors, needle, and thread Stapler Polyfill stuffing Red construction paper or poster board Black face makeup Red face makeup (optional) Instructions: For the tail, cut two curved, triangular-shaped pieces of fabric about 8" long. Sew the right sides together, leaving the base of the triangle open for stuffing. Turn the right side out, stuff firmly, and sew the end shut....

While cognitive rest allows the brain to heal, physical rest is important in the body’s recovery process as well. It also ensures that your child is not taking part in physical activities before their coordination, reflexes, and other mental processes are back to normal. Refraining from certain physical activities helps prevent a second head injury before the first is healed, especially because the consequences are much greater when two head injuries occur in a short time period....

Some of your child’s best tales might actually begin in print and become masterpieces of the oral tradition. First, cut out articles from a newspaper or magazine that you’ve already read. Then, ask your child to select, say, a dozen words – more or less depending on your junior storyteller’s skills. He or she can either cut out or circle the words. Your child studies the words for five minutes (provide a dictionary if necessary), then weaves a story using those terms, in any order....

Meet with your guidance counselor. Get copies of the courses offered, the requirements for graduation, and an explanation of the grading system. Draft a four-year schedule of classes that meet the minimum requirements for college admission. Find out about the extracurricular activities you’d like to become involved in. Build a flexible schedule that will accomodate time for studying, extracurricular activities, working out, and relaxing. 10th Grade Update your four-year class schedule....

For instance, when it comes to peanuts, the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest that for infants not at high risk for peanut allergy, peanuts can be introduced as solids are introduced. Families of babies who are at high risk should seek out a plan for introduction with their doctor that will involved testing and food introduction under the guidance of the doctor. What’s been surprising in the latest research and recommendations is that earlier introduction seems to be protective against the development of peanut allergies, which is the opposite of what we’d previously thought....

So, after some deliberation, you decide to contact the school. Now what? What follows is a guide to help you communicate better with your school. Homework: Whether you (or your child) think the homework is too easy, too hard, too much, or too little, your resource is the assigning teacher. As with most questions about your child and school, get on this one right away. Homework concerns can be the biggest bone of contention between family and school....

Suffice it to say, it’s normal to feel bad after a miscarriage or stillbirth. But at what point do normal feelings of loss become a cause for concern? Here are some questions to ask yourself, as well as tips to keep in mind when deciding whether to see a mental health counselor. Do You Feel You Need a Counselor? When you’re going through emotional turmoil and everyone’s giving you advice, it’s easy to forget to pay attention to your own opinion....

Effort: Quick and easy — no sewing required Materials: Colored poster board Stapler Scissors Black construction paper Construction paper the color of poster board Elastic Glue Sweats or other clothing the same color as the poster board Instructions: Cut the colored poster board to cover your child from his underarms to his knees. (You should be able to wrap it around your child, with room to spare for sweats underneath....

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: One to two hours, plus overnight to dry Materials: Pictures (See step 1.) Scissors Decoupage foil kit Paintbrush Clear glass plate (You can buy these in a craft store in the decoupage section.) Spouncer

Trouble Sleeping Sleep and stress are very closely related. Stress can often deprive you of sleep by occupying both your mind and your scheduled time for sleep. Stress can also occasionally cause you to sleep too much, or oversleep due to fatigue. Trouble sleeping for a few nights or even a few weeks can be common at times of both positive and negative stress. If sleep is a problem for more than one week, however, or is interfering with daily functioning such as missed work or practice, you should see a doctor for effective ways to improve this....