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Dr. Lucy Rose Fisher, who studied successful peer-like mother-daughter relationships, identifies five qualities that are characteristic of this type of friendship. These pairs of mothers and daughters… Candidates for Heartfelt Friendships Researcher, Karen L. Fingerman, Ph.D., makes a valid point when she says that mothers and daughters will never be at the same stage at the same time. While this affects aspects of their relationship and distinguishes intergenerational pairs from friends who are chronological contemporaries, there are many women who have significant, true, and meaningful friendships with older and younger women....

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From how we consume online content to the role models young children look up to, social media has changed the way we live. For instance, instead of becoming a doctor or a firefighter, many kids now aspire to be content creators on TikTok or social media influencers, many of which are now becoming more famous than rock stars and NBA players. After launching in 2005, YouTube has become a well-known platform with online videos that now has over 2 billion users commonly known as vloggers (video bloggers) or YouTubers....

As it turns out, the answer to all these questions is yes. Psychologists say that happy people are generally happy with their names. While it’s possible to find a certain degree of happiness with lots of given names, there’s no denying the fact that common, accepted names – the perennial classics like Elizabeth, Katherine, James, and David – are easier for most people to handle than names like Vitalina, Esmerelda, Baxter (great name for a dog, not a kid), or Abner....

In America, the Revolutionary War was the first significant event to have a broad influence on naming patterns among the colonists, adding such names to the pool as: Anthony: This Roman clan name is said to mean “beyond price” or “invaluable.” Anthony Wayne, an American general, reclaimed a strategic location from the British—Stony Point, New York—and took an estimated 700 prisoners. Charles: Another royal name, it means “man.” Charles Lee was a British-born soldier who attained the rank of general in the patriot army....

Factors to Consider If you do choose to name your baby, here are some things to consider: Consider a gender-neutral name if the pregnancy loss occurred before it was possible to determine your baby’s gender, or if you had a feeling one way or the other about the baby’s gender, you can feel free give your baby a name suited to that gender. Remember, there are no wrong moves here, you should do what feels right for you and your partner....

A 2009 study published in Archives of Ophthalmology found that incidence of myopia in Americans ages 12 to 54 jumped from 25% in the 1970s to almost 42% just thirty years later. The trend is continuing. The trend is concerning because of the long-term effects of myopia. The trend is concerning because digital screen use may contribute to it. But the trend is most concerning because experts don’t know what’s behind the rise in cases....

An “IUD” For Men ADAM is one of the first minimally invasive, temporary solutions in human trials that men can take to prevent unwanted pregnancies. By way of contrast, those who are assigned female at birth typically bear the burden of contraception, taking hormonal contraceptives that have the potential to lead to blood clots, hormonal imbalances, stroke, and heart attacks. ADAM would instead focus on the source of sperm: those assigned male at birth....

New Year’s Eve may also be the perfect chance to get some downtime after the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year. Staying in can help regulate your kids if their routine has been turned upside down by the holiday season. “After the first week of winter holidays, which can be very busy with visiting relatives and shopping, many families are ready to spend a night in,” says Rachel Graf, a teacher in Ontario, Canada....

By the time she reaches her first birthday, your child will have the majority of her primary teeth. Her muscles will be stronger, and she will have gained greater control over them. She will be thrilled by what she can do with her body. You will witness your child’s joy as she learns to roll over at about six months; moves on to crawling a few months later, and perhaps walking before the age of one; and when she grabs objects, including food, and attempts to get them into her mouth....

Building blocks provide many opportunities for creative play, problem-solving, and the development of fine motor skills. Generally, the best blocks are the simplest. Check out our top picks for the best building blocks for kids. More: 14 Classic Toys That Still Rock Our Top Picks What to Consider When Purchasing Building Blocks Are they simple? The best toys let the child take the lead, and not the other way around....

The study consisted of 624 teens aged 10 to 18 during the period of social distancing required due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The results revealed a much smaller decline in reported overall well-being for teens who participated in outdoor activities compared to those who did not. This is far from the first study confirming the benefits nature has on well-being, but critically demonstrates that this pattern remains when dealing with stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic....

The color of hindmilk is creamy white. Hindmilk satisfies your baby’s hunger and makes your baby feel full and sleepy. It also helps your baby feel fuller longer. How to Get to the Hindmilk When your baby is a newborn or a young infant, you should breastfeed for about 10 to 15 minutes on each breast. In the early days of breastfeeding, it could take longer for your breast milk to let-down, which is an important part of your baby getting enough breast milk....

Ultrasound comes in handy for the following reasons: To date the pregnancy. Ultrasound lets the doctor see if the size of the baby matches what would be expected if the calculated due date is on target. To monitor growth. With an ultrasound, the doctor can see if a baby is too large or too small for his or her age, which could indicate a problem. To check for multiples. Ultrasound can confirm or cancel suspicions of twins, triplets, or more....

The current popularity of this name fashion has a lot to do with our growing fondness for names with an androgynous or unisex feel, as most of the names from nature give very little indication as to the gender of the children who bear them. Other reasons for choosing names in this category include: The desire to commemorate a special place. Evoking a certain feel or image, such as choosing a western place name because you like the feel of that part of the country....

Preeclampsia is one of four hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and can be very serious for pregnant people and their babies. If you have high blood pressure during your pregnancy, your healthcare provider will want to find out if preeclampsia is the cause. What Causes Preeclampsia? Medical professionals are not sure what causes preeclampsia. The formation and implantation of the placenta seem to play a role, but this isn’t always the case....

One challenge right now is that compared to other viruses, COVID-19 is new and is still being studied extensively. Experts don’t know as much as they would like to. That being said, there are some things experts do know about COVID-19 and how it seems to affect pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborns. Health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are offering updated guidelines and protocols regarding these questions....

Preparing to Pump A little prep work before you go back to work can help you be more comfortable while working and pumping. It can increase your confidence and help to make it easier to stay on track with pumping and breastfeeding. Learn About Pumping Just as with nursing, pumping takes some getting used to. For this reason, you may want to start pumping a few weeks before returning to work....