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A new small study from October 2021 found that marijuana use while breastfeeding preterm babies had no short-term health effects. The results of this study bring up the possibility that it may be worth it to give preterm infants their parents’ breast milk even if they used marijuana. However, there is still not currently enough evidence to say that marijuana is safe while breastfeeding. For now, marijuana is still considered unsafe to use while breastfeeding, but additional research is warranted....

Whatever the translation, it is a name with strong biblical origins, as Matthew was one of Jesus’s apostles and one of the writers of the New Testament. How Popular Is the Name Matthew? Matthew is one of those names that seems as though it will never diminish in popularity. In fact, it’s held a spot in the top 50 baby names in the United States for nearly six decades now....

Even if you’re a big meat-eater, reducing meat consumption by 15% can help you pack in more fruits, vegetables, power-packed proteins, and healthy grains, and expand the list of foods your kids like to eat. It also helps the health of the planet. Going meatless can also save you money. The price of plant-based foods is often lower and more predictable than meat! Meatless Mondays was founded in 2003 through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health....

Moving Up The move from middle to high school is one of those times when your child needs you most, but is often too embarrassed to ask for support. You may have noticed that your child is beginning to push away from you. Try to respect this. On the other hand, it’s important to balance a respect for your child’s desire for independence with a very real need to stay involved in his life and education....

Sand Dirt Water Bucket Cake pan or pie plate Grass or flower petals for decoration Directions

Materials Empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls Scissors Crayons, paints, stickers, or glitter Directions

One paper bag per player One list of natural objects to collect per player Directions

Jane Derman-Kilgallon says she didn’t know that her son, David, had a learning disability (LD) until her sister, who has a Masters degree in special education, recognized one of the symptoms: depression. David’s school tested him and determined that the first-grader was reading at grade level. Unconvinced, Derman-Kilgallon decided to have him independently evaluated. The tests revealed auditory and visual processing difficulties – specific LDs. Teachers aren’t the only ones who overlook the fact that a child may have an LD....

Children are great mimics. When you tell stories, your child will begin to tell stories, too. What to do: Have your child tell stories like those you have told. Then ask, “And then what happened?” to urge the story along. Listen closely when your child speaks. Be enthusiastic and responsive. If you don’t understand some part of the story, take the time to get your child to explain. This will help him understand the relationship between a speaker and a listener and an author and a reader....

For adults recovering from an accident or stroke, OT may indeed include work-related skills. But for children, whose “occupation” is school and play, therapy focuses more sharply on developmental milestones and skills required for the playground and academic activities. Occupational therapists working with children typically use techniques and routines that seem like play. In reality, they are designed to target areas of delay and difficulty. Some occupational therapists also are trained in therapy with a sensory integration approach....

5 to 10 minutes Materials GlassWater Directions Sound waves can mimic the sounds of the ocean. Fill the glass halfway with water and hold it to your child’s ear to “hear” the ocean. This happens because the water movement on the side of the glass mimics that of the ocean meeting the sand. Extensions Try other containers and see if the sound can be replicated.

To be identified with an “other health impairment,” the student’s condition must cause a substantial impact on his educational performance. The student may qualify for special education services to help them learn and succeed. You may see “other health impairment” abbreviated as OHI. What Is Other Health Impairment? Other health impairments may be caused by chronic or acute health problems, meaning they can be ones that will last for a long time (or life) or ones that result from an illness or accident but improvement is expected....

Breastfeeding is recommended as the sole source of nutrition for the first six months of a baby’s life by both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). But there are many challenges that come with it, especially at the start. Moms deal with sore and painful nipples and some make not enough milk while others have an oversupply that soaks shirts. Nursing in public takes some time to figure out, and nursing through the night can be exhausting....

Lipids in Breast Milk Lipids make up 3% to 5% of the composition of breast milk. Half of the calories and half of the energy that your baby gets from a feeding comes from the lipids in your breast milk. The fats in your breast milk may also play a role in controlling your baby’s appetite. Since the amount of fat in breast milk goes up as your baby breastfeeds on the same breast, it may fill your baby up and trigger her to stop nursing....

Large paper plate Small paper plate Glue Stapler (optional) Pink construction paper Scissors Crayons or markers Cotton ball

What’s fun for children? Well, we can start by naming what is not fun for kids. Fancy meals, grand hotel lobbies, art museums, and good shopping. Kids like simple foods, outdoor activities, parks, swimming pools, and games. And they often need physical activity each day to release energy! There are many ways to ensure that your children will have their needs met and that you will also have some time with each other on your next vacation....