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Kids do, however, need to know what is expected of them. When your primary parenting partner is your child’s other parent, the most important disciplinary issue is consistency. (Let’s assume the two of you live together.) Consistency doesn’t mean “sameness.” It’s fine to apply values and beliefs differently, as long as there’s a basic family understanding of what is important. Kids need clear, consistent guidelines, and they need a basic family commonality of valuesand beliefs....

Some people find out that they are going into labor when their water breaks. But, sometimes it’s the frequency of contractions that signals it’s time to call your doctor or midwife. Contractions feel different for everyone, but knowing a little about what to expect can ease your anxiety. We talked to 10 birthing parents around the country to hear about what labor and delivery really feels like. Whether you are expecting to have a vaginal birth or a planned C-section, their stories may help you mentally prepare to delivery your baby....

Recovery From an Early Miscarriage With a very early miscarriage, the physical part of the miscarriage will be like a heavy menstrual period. Your vaginal bleeding may have clots, and you may experience stronger than normal cramping. Check with your doctor for a recommended painkiller. The bleeding should not remain heavy longer than a few days and will most likely stop entirely within two weeks. Physically, you will probably feel normal fairly soon after the bleeding stops....

The part that confuses many parents is that you don’t have to have your first postpartum period to get pregnant. You may ovulate two weeks before you even get your period, and so you may be fertile before you even realize it. And although many breastfeeding moms do experience a delay in their return to fertility, this is not always the case, Dr. Shirazian noted. All of this is why all postpartum parents should have an established and proactive birth control plan in place as soon as possible after their baby is born....

Amniocentesis is usually performed between weeks 15 and 18 of pregnancy. But it can be performed as early as Week 12 or as late as Week 20. It might also be performed toward the end of the pregnancy to check the baby’s lung maturity. Depending on the tests being performed on the fluid, it can take anywhere from one day to one month to get the results. Why Bother? Amniocentesis is most commonly used to determine two things:...

Sexy Feelings If you suddenly can’t get enough of your lover now that you’re pregnant, there’s a good reason or two for this. You no longer have the worry of getting pregnant or using cumbersome birth-control devices. You might also find that pregnancy has made you feel closer than ever to your husband. Many women find their blossoming bodies very sensual and the idea of carrying a new life inside very erotic....

If bedwetting occurs only occasionally, don’t worry about it. In fact, consider yourself (and your child) blessed. But habitual bedwetting (which your pediatrician calls enuresis) is seldom a cause for concern. In nine out of ten cases, enuresis results from a delay or slowness in development. Only a handful of cases result from an emotional cause (pressure from parents to toilet train too early, for example) or a physical cause (a urinary infection or a bladder abnormality)....

There’s no doubt that asthma is a serious problem in the U.S. The CDC lists some of asthma’s effects: Almost 60 percent of children with asthma had an asthma attack in 2008. Asthma accounts for about 14 million missed days of school annually. Asthma is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization among those younger than 15 years of age. In 2007, 152 children under age 15 died from asthma, compared with 93 children who died from it in 1979....

20 to 30 minutes at a time Materials 50- to 100-piece jigsaw puzzle Directions Work on a surface that is protected from traffic and where the project can be left undisturbed over several days. Extensions Invite others to participate and help out.Celebrate with all participants when the puzzle is finished.Designate a certain time of the day or day of the week to work on it together.Add music and a healthy snack to enhance the experience....

In some cases, the onset of preterm labor cannot be halted, while in other situations, risks to the mother or babies require an early conclusion to the pregnancy. Here are some of the most common reasons why twins are born early. But regardless of the reason, when the uterus begins to contract and/or the cervix begins to open in preparation for birth, the result is preterm labor. In some cases, it can be suspended, but when it can not, the babies will be delivered prematurely and born early....

How to React to a Temper Tantrum Certainly, you could scold them, or you could put them in a time-out, or you could even yell at them. These methods are common and often effective. However, these strategies have only been shown to be effective for the short-term. There is an alternative option, though. Next time your child breaks out in a temper tantrum, try redirecting them—drawing their attention to something else and focusing that negative energy on something positive....

A recent report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the critical nature of water safety. The report notes that incidents of fatal child drownings remain high, as well as emergency room visits related to non-fatal drownings. Researchers note that the lack of swim lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic may cause those numbers to spike and emphasize the importance of lessons and water safety skills to help keep children safe this summer....

Falls from highchairs often happen when a child stands and topples out. Others slide out under the tray, and some kids have strangled on the waist strap or when their heads were trapped between the tray and the seat. When you buy a highchair, try the straps to make sure they’re easy to use so you won’t be tempted to skip using them. Ideally, you should be able to operate the tray with one hand since you’ll usually be holding the baby with the other....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Black dress, robe, or sweat suit Witch’s hat Broom (optional) Two pieces of white poster board Clear postal tape Green, red, and yellow colored paper Scissors Instructions: Cut each piece of poster board into the shape of an oversized piece of bread - about as wide as your child’s torso. From the scraps of poster board, cut two long strips. Tape the strips to the pieces of “bread” to create shoulder straps....