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RSV is a very common respiratory illness that causes fever and cold-like symptoms and can affect people of all ages. It normally circulates during the fall and winter months, especially in close-knit quarters where young children congregate. While most children experience mild cold symptoms, babies, toddlers, and kids with underlying health conditions may face complications, including breathing problems. For children under the age of 5, RSV can be serious. In a typical year, RSV sends over 2 million children to the emergency room, and about 58,000 children under 5 are hospitalized with RSV....

Ruth is predominantly a girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “friend,” “friendship,” or “compassionate friend.” It is derived from the Hebrew word re’ut, meaning “friend.” The name is the central character in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament, which is one of only two books named after a woman. The biblical Ruth was an ancestor of King David and the daughter-in-law of Naomi. After the death of her husband, Ruth accompanied her mother-in-law back to Bethlehem when she famously spoke the words, “Whither thou goest, I will go....

The first known Sarah was a major character in the Old Testament book of Genesis (and plays a smaller role the Quran). She was the wife of Abraham, the father of Judaism, and is herself considered the matriarch of the Jewish faith. She is perhaps most famous for bearing a son, Isaac, when she was 90 years old. Her descendants through Isaac became the Hebrew people. How Popular Is the Name Sarah?...

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: One to two hours Ingredients: Two 16-ounce bags seasoned bread cubes 1 cup corn meal 2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup white raisins 1 teaspoon chopped dry or fresh sage 1 teaspoon chopped dry or fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup celery (especially tips and leaves) cut into 1/2-inch lengths 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 10 to 12 small mushrooms sliced (These can be added fresh or sautéed in olive oil first....

Skills Being Practiced Scientific inquiry Observing chemical reactions Following experimental procedure What You Need Sandwich-size zip-top plastic bags Paper towels Scissors Ruler Measuring cup Measuring spoons Baking soda Vinegar Warm water How to Play Enlist your child’s help in locating a zip-top bag that doesn’t leak. Though you may think that a bag that comes right out of the box would be leak free, sometimes the seams let water through, and using a watertight bag is crucial to the experiment....

Many people assume primary infertility is more common than secondary infertility. Primary infertility is when a couple has never had children and can’t conceive. However, according to a review published in 2018, secondary infertility is the most common form of female infertility. Couples experiencing secondary infertility may be more likely to put off seeking help. They may also find that friends, family, and even doctors downplay their fertility struggles. After all, they have one kid....

A scheduled discussion time prevents problems from festering and growing out of control. If both people know that Monday evenings from 8 to 8:30 are always discussion times, they will never worry that their concerns won’t be heard. The other advantage to a regular discussion time is that it creates some distance from the problem. By talking about a problem away from the heat of the moment, both people can be more objective....

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One question you might have revolves around vitamins. Should your child taken them, specifically, a multivitamin? Think back to your childhood. Perhaps your parents made you take a vitamin or even vitamin C pills. Lets’ face it; kids eat what they want and not necessarily what they should. So if the multivitamin quandary is one you find yourself constantly debating, you’re not alone. Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN referenced a report that discovered about a third of American children do take supplements....

Keep your kids safe from each other, and teach them how and where to put their angry feelings. (“Use your words, not your fists!”) Acknowledge their difficult and ambivalent feelings about each other. Treat your children equitably (remember that equitable and equal are not the same). Refrain from comparing them. Focus on giving each what he needs. Don’t let anybody label any of your children. Try not to make one sibling responsible for the other....

Balance, Walking, and Climbing Even before your child can walk, he can use toys and games to strengthen his leg muscles and improve his balance: Ride-on toys with wheels (cars, trucks, scooters, various animals) can help your child do both. Your one-year-old also will enjoy the mobility these toys provide: By pushing down with his feet, he can scoot along without having to stay on the ground. This gives your toddler an entirely new perspective on the world inside your home....

Problems With Smoking During Pregnancy There are many things that we know about smoking during pregnancy. We know that the woman who smokes during her pregnancy has a baby who gets less food and oxygen than her non-smoking pregnant counterparts. We know that certain risk factors are increased for these women. These risk factors include: You are more likely to have a miscarriage. Your baby is more likely to die before birth....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Two sheets of cardboard (the larger the body, the larger the cardboard), preferably yellow Black, dark blue, or yellow sweat suit Yellow paint (if the cardboard is not yellow) Glue Gold ribbon or string to hang the cardboard on your shoulders Gold glitter Paper punch Shiny gold accessories Instructions: Cut out two identical, large star shapes from the cardboard. If the cardboard is not yellow, paint it....

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Reasons to Find a New OB-GYN During Pregnancy There are many reasons why you might decide to switch doctors during pregnancy. Some situations that might prompt you to look for another doctor are if your practitioner doesn’t listen to you, has poor communication skills, or makes you feel disregarded. Additionally, you might want a new doctor if you simply don’t like how you are treated, if there are too many doctors in the practice, or not enough time is spent with you at your prenatal visits....