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Surveying about 15,000 adolescents who reported regular use of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, or cannabis, researchers found that those vaping marijuana were about twice as likely to report respiratory symptoms like wheezing, compared to others who did not vape marijuana. Those who used the other substances or products did have some respiratory symptoms, mainly dry cough, but not to the degree of those using e-cig marijuana. Potential Lung Injury The type of symptoms reported with vaping marijuana are more indicative of future lung injury than occasional dry coughs or throat irritation, according to the study’s lead author, Carol Boyd, PhD, co-director of the Center for Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking & Health at the University of Michigan School of Nursing....

30 minutes Materials Wading or plastic tub with a few inches of waterWaterplay equipment such as empty squeeze bottles, plastic cups, boats, funnels, balls, floating objects, plant sprayer, sponge or dish rag, etc. Directions Extensions Add a few drops of scented extract, such as lemon or peppermint.Add a few drops of food coloring.Add a small amount of baby shampoo and work up some bubbles with your hands.Pat the water with your hands so it splashes....

There are different types of cleft. It can be split in the front, back, or all the way across the roof of the mouth. It can accompany a cleft lip, which happens when the tissue around the mouth does not join up. This leaves an opening on the top lift that sometimes extends up through the nose. A cleft lip can occur with or without a cleft palate. More: Compiling Your Family Health History Before Conceiving Don’t have to time to read?...

“Will your doctor be at the hospital?” she asked. I was confused by the question. “I assume so,” I replied. She told me that hers wasn’t, that her baby was delivered by the OB who was on-call when she went into labor. “Oh. I guess I should ask then,” I said. But even after this conversation, I still assumed my OB/GYN would be there. When I asked at my next appointment, I remember saying, “So when I decide to go to the hospital, I call you and you meet me there?...

I grew up in the foster care system. From 3 months to almost 12 years old, I did not have permanent parents. I think about the time that I spent growing up in the foster care system and I knew I tried my best to be the kid that my foster parents wanted me to be. I just wanted to be able to stay in the same home, stay at the same church, and have the same people to wake me up every morning....

Even if someone deletes a mean post, chances are it’s still available in some form such as in a screenshot or a shared text message. Worse yet, those who are targeted by cyberbullies often don’t know who is bullying them, so they often have no way to bring it to an end. Types of Cyberbullying Kids are online now more than ever. Every day they use their smartphones, tablets, and computers not only to research material for school but to socialize with friends and family members....

But aside from the obvious physical changes you’ve undergone, there’s a more significant change you probably didn’t know about: your brain. More: Forgetfulness: The ‘Pregnancy Brain’ Here’s a fascinating little fact: If you were to take a random group of women off the street and scan their brains, you’d be able to tell which of the women had given birth and which had not. If you did the same with men, their brain scans wouldn’t give you any hint as to which ones were fathers....

But sooner or later, you will probably encounter a friend of your child’s you just don’t like. Maybe the kid in question plays too rough, curses, is bossy or a bully, or seems to be up to something—and definitely not something good. When this happens, most parents feel at a crossroads, questioning their reaction and wondering what steps, if any, to take. Here, we take a closer look at this situation and advice on navigating these tricky waters....

Avoid Criticizing Photo source: Pexels Your first line of defense might be to criticize your child’s friend. However, according to Kristin Wilson, National Director of Clinical Outreach at Newport Academy, a teen mental health treatment facility, its best to steer clear. “Teenagers can be very defensive of their friends, and you don’t want to engage in a power struggle,” she says. In other words, by criticizing, you’re only going to make the relationship stronger....

Child neglect is characterized by failure to provide for the child’s basic needs. Neglect can be physical, educational, or emotional. A child of any age, sex, race, religion, and socioeconomic background can fall victim to child neglect. A large number of neglected children are never reported to the authorities who can help them and their families. When are you justified in reporting your in-laws to child protective services for child neglect?...

Why Milk Has Been Traditionally Recommended for Toddlers Chances are, you also grew up only being offered cow’s milk. It used to be that pediatricians encouraged milk for young and growing bones, thanks to the calcium found within whole milk. Alternatives were only suggested if you had a milk allergy. But now there are options for people regardless of allergies, and your pediatrician might feel differently about whole milk. “Milk can be a healthy option for those who wish to give it to their children, but children over the age of one can be perfectly healthy just drinking water, or drinking milk alternatives,” says Joel Gator, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Integrative Pediatrics in Studio City, Calif....

There’s no “correct” way to go about naming children. For some, choosing a name early on in a pregnancy and sharing it with friends and family is a way to make the upcoming arrival feel more real. It gives them a connection to the baby. For others, the idea of sharing the name is an absolute no-no as they don’t want outside opinions to influence their decision. More: When Do Babies Recognize Their Name?...

Having heard these stories, some parents become convinced that even a single bottle feeding during the early weeks of life will seriously jeopardize their breastfeeding attempts. Such parents may be hesitant to provide supplemental milk to their babies even when a valid medical reason exists because they fear that nipple confusion inevitably will result. However, the notion that a single bottle is likely to cause subsequent difficulty with breastfeeding never has been proved....

Because the body will only continue to produce breast milk if the breasts are stimulated, people needed some way of continuing to keep up production milk for future breastfeeding, even while they were temporarily unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. How Lactation Works Lactation, or the production of breast milk, is a physical process that is maintained by frequent stimulation of the nipple and breast by the baby breastfeeding or by pumping the breasts....

A review of studies on bullying and gifted students from 1970 to 2014 revealed that gifted students are victimized at similar rates as other targeted groups (sometimes slightly more, sometimes slightly less); however, they may be targeted for unique reasons, and may also respond to bullying differently…often more intensely and more prolonged. Why Gifted Kids Become Targets of Bullying One reason gifted students are bullied is because of their exceptional school performance, as well as the attention, resources, and opportunities that center around these high academic achievers....

The fact is, even though your baby requires a lot of energy and attention, the tasks of infant care are pretty basic (at least in the beginning). Feeding, diapering, and snuggling comprise the majority of baby-care duties in the early days. Sometimes this can feel like a hamster wheel of tedious repetition. Plus, infants spend up to 17 hours a day sleeping. Chained to the house with a conked-out kiddo, many moms find themselves wondering what to actually do all day....

For people dealing with Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), the hormonal changes that occur in the moments prior to feeding your baby can trigger fleeting but intensely negative feelings, such as self-loathing and hopelessness. For those experiencing these symptoms, it can feel isolating, confusing, and hugely debilitating. Let’s take a closer look at what D-MER is and how breastfeeding parents can cope with it. What Is D-MER? D-MER is a recently recognized condition and, as such, few studies have been conducted on it....

Dimples are often seen as a desirable characteristic because they light up a face, even through smudged, terrible-two tears. They definitely seem to provide a little more personality! But how do you know if your baby will have dimples? It’s a question that many soon-to-be parents ask themselves. It’s often said that cheek dimples are an inherited dominant trait. However, very little research has actually been done into the actual genetics of cheek dimples....

Meanwhile, states and cities wrestle with whether to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations they require students to get in order to attend school. However, the issue is a politically contentious one. Although one state (California) as well as several cities have proposed COVID vaccination requirements for students in middle school or high school, other states and school districts are challenging mandates, saying they are not inclusive of personal or religious beliefs....