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Boys and Anger Anger has long been an acceptable emotion in boys and men. After all, the reasoning goes, they have lots of testosterone; they can’t help being aggressive. Indeed, anger, including fistfights or other physical confrontations, is often seen as true masculine behavior. Even in these supposedly enlightened times, someone who walks away from a fight may be called a coward. Numerous studies have shown that there is no real difference in the way men and women experience anger....

Here are four reasons why moms are real-life superheroes. Moms have super stamina! Even the Energizer Bunny is no match for mom. Each day she’s up before everyone else. She gets ready for work, gets her kids up, dressed, fed and off to school. After a full day of work, calls, meetings, and appointments it’s a rush to get home to take the kids to practice and activities. via GIPHY Then just as the day winds down, it’s home for dinner, dishes, homework and getting the kids off to bed....

Warmer weather and lengthening hours of daylight beckon, and kids areanswering the call. You can help keep them safe by reviewing some of thesimple safety rules below.Wooded AreasBrief your children on what to do if they get lost in the woods after dark. Let themknow that their best survival bet, if lost, is to stay in one place andwait to be found.Equip your children with a small penlight attached to a key chain or clippedto the inside of a jacket or coat....

Nicholas is often associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th century bishop. Saint Nicholas of Myra was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent during the time of the Roman Empire. He is known as the saint of children who gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick. His legend forms the basis of the figure known as Santa Claus. Due to the renown of Saint Nicholas, the name is popular all over the world....

In the United States, even though the majority of women begin breastfeeding their newborns, many mothers discontinue nursing within a few weeks or months, with relatively few women managing to breastfeed the whole first year or more, as recommended. The period when most American women do nurse — the early weeks after delivery — is a time when new mothers are least mobile and most sheltered. The result is far fewer breastfeeding role models in the United States than in many other societies....

Settling Into Their New Bodies By the time your child hits her mid-teens, she’s probably become somewhat more comfortable with her body. (Though the high interest in dieting for girls and body-building for boys suggests that many teens aren’t completely happy with their bodies yet.) Though boys will continue to grow for a few more years, most have overcome the “shrimp” stage of immaturity. Young Love When it comes to sexuality, though, most teens are unsure of themselves....

You wonder if they could have a food allergy and watch for telltale signs like hives, swollen lips, or even difficulty breathing, and yet, the mysterious reaction never goes any further than a few complaints about itchiness. Is it that your child just doesn’t like apples and celery, or could something else be going on? According to Kara J. Wada, MD, clinical assistant professor in the division of allergy immunology department of otolaryngology at The Ohio State University Medical Center, it could be that your child has oral allergy syndrome (OAS), especially if they have seasonal allergies like hayfever or allergic rhinitis....

More: 7 Maternity Dresses (+1 Jumpsuit) Perfect for Holiday Parties Dressing like your kids has come a long way since us parents were kids. The clothing is a lot more stylish, and also something you would want to wear. Matching with your kid isn’t just some weird thing you do for a family photoshoot, even though that’s still a totally valid reason. You can just pick any random Tuesday and walk out the door matching your little....

Immediately Post C-Section C-section recovery happens in stages. Immediately after your surgery is over, you will be wheeled into a post-operative recovery room. Usually, there are several beds in one room that are separated by curtains. The amount of time you will remain in recovery varies, depending on the type of anesthesia (general or regional) that you had. It’s typically about a two- to four-hour period. If you had an epidural or spinal anesthesia, you’ll stay in recovery until you can wiggle your legs....

Let’s look at some of the common changes that occur in aging cats, and then see what we can do to keep our geriatric kitties healthy and happy. Gastrointestinal Changes Cats tend to lose the ability to digest and absorb fat as they grow old. Although obesity does occur in middle-aged cats, feline seniors more often lose weight and take on a distinctively “boney old cat” feel. Changes in diet can help some older cats retain normal body weight, though, so speak to your vet if your cat is losing weight....

FastPass+ and the Disney World App One of the biggest (and best!) changes to Disney World over the years has been the introduction of the FastPass system. Remember those days of standing in line for over an hour for a ride that lasts five minutes? Gone! (Well, mostly.) Disney first introduced FastPass in 1999 as a way for guests to skip the line at some of their more popular rides....