Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? School-age children have a lot of things that compete for their attention and cause them to fight to go to bed and interfere with their getting enough sleep. At the same time, it becomes more important than ever that they get enough rest. Poor sleep can lead to attention and behavioral problems, not doing well in school, increased risk for weight gain, and even reduced immune system health....
Even very strong proponents of open adoption emphasize that relationships between adoptive parents and birthparents can change, sometimes quite a bit, after the adoption. Being aware of the emotional and psychological experiences of others can help prepare adoptive parents for the situations that come up in their relationship with their child’s birthmother. It’s also important to realize that neither party can fix the problems of the other. If there is serious conflict, it is critical that you seek a third party to help everyone address the issues....
A more popular reason for using artificial sweeteners is saving calories. However, this notion might not be as effective as you think. Although it is true that diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened foods can save you a lot of sugar calories, several studies have shown that people who “save calories” with these diet foods usually wind up eating those saved calories somewhere else. Pretty ironic, huh? Did you know that a real sugar packet (that’s 1 teaspoon) has only 16 calories?...
History of Alternative High Schools Alternative high schools were initially developed to serve the needs of teens with mental health or behavioral problems. At that time, alternative meant, “get’em out of our school,” due to defiant and disruptive behaviors the public schools were ill-equipped to handle. Teens who were suspended often for fighting or those who disrupted classes may have been sent to an alternative school so they didn’t disrupt the other student’s educations....
If one of your employees does suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth, she will no doubt need some time off work. Her doctor will determine how much time off she needs based on the personal circumstances of her case. Often, women who have an early miscarriage are able to return to work after just a few days, or a week. Later in pregnancy, a loss can lead to a longer leave of absence....
But, the warnings from safety agencies and advocacy groups are clear—crib bumpers are not safe. They pose risks for suffocation, strangulation, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Here’s what you need to know about bumper pads. What Are Crib Bumpers? Crib bumper pads—which are often readily available and included in crib bedding sets—are cotton pads that go around the edge of the crib. Originally, they were developed to keep a baby’s head from falling through the slats of the crib....
Twin Zygosity The different types of twins are classified by zygosity, or how many zygotes develop into fetuses. Fraternal, or dizygotic twins, form from two separate eggs that are fertilized by two separate sperm. The “di” in dizygotic means two, as in deriving from two zygotes (fertilized eggs). The terms identical and fraternal don’t describe what the twins look like, but actually how they form. Dizygotic twins may be the same sex or different sexes, just like siblings born in separate pregnancies....
And yet, a growing body of research is indicating that when parents to do much–especially when they do things for kids that they should be learning to do for themselves–we may actually be causing harm. One reason why we may be seeing a rise in overindulgence of kids is that generally speaking, we are more affluent than previous generations. Parents who were raising young children 50 years ago, for example, didn’t grow up with the resources parents of young children have today, says David Bredehoft, Ph....
You may already have a good idea of what you’re looking for in a name. But, your partner, family, and friends may have a few opinions of their own. It can definitely be tough to get everyone on the same page. It doesn’t have to be a stressful experience, though. It can be very enjoyable. Here you’ll find information and tips for getting through it and picking the perfect name for your baby—even if you’re thinking about more unique names for your baby....
Umbrella Strollers Umbrella strollers are great for fast and furious shopping trips and quick strolls. They are very portable and also easy to store in the car, for those unexpected walks in the park on your way home from the grocery store. While umbrella strollers are ultralightweight and easy to use, they can also be less sturdy. This is usually only a problem for toddlers or older children. Though they do come in sturdier versions, these tend to be a bit more expensive....
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Navigating Divorce With Kids Divorced parents need to keep their kids’ best interests at the forefront of the many decisions they will have to make. Children should be able to continue their relationship with both parents. Their lives should have as little interruption as is possible, such as not having to change schools if possible. Ex-spouses should be cordial and cooperative as they transition to being co-parents. Communication should happen between adults; co-parents should not pass messages through the kids....
But the effects of being bullied are more than just emotional and psychological. In fact, research shows that there may be physical impacts as well, such as obesity, sleep issues, and structural changes in the brains of teens who are regularly victimized. What’s more, these physical changes to their brains could contribute to physical and mental health issues later in life. A 2018 study conducted by Erin Burke Quinlan of King’s College London in the U....
Boundary-based discipline involves establishing clear limits that show kids what they are allowed to do and what’s out of bounds. Then, when kids know what the consequences are for stepping out of bounds, they’ll be more compliant. Examples of Limit Testing Kids of all ages often enjoy testing the limits to see what they can get away with. Here are some common examples of ways in which kids test the limits:...
