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Trim Baby’s Nails You will need to keep your baby’s nails well-trimmed. Despite how paper-thin baby fingernails can be, they can seem like little claws at times. Since newborns do not have perfectly developed motor control yet, they will often bat their arms around and may scratch themselves—or you—in the process. Baby fingernails grow fast, so you will need to trim them approximately twice a week. Toenails are not as sharp and grow slower, so you will likely only need to trim them once or twice a month....

If your teen is using drugs, common signs to watch for include: Marked changed in behavior or friends Noticeable lack of interest in activities that used to provide pleasure, interest, or fun Sleeping too little (or too much) Changes in eating habits Combativeness or emotional distancing from family or friends Frequent sickness or signs of ill health such as nausea, headaches, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, runny nose, and hangovers Problems at school Items of value missing around the house, indicating that your teen may be selling or pawning them to buy drugs...

Children are likely to learn about war at some point from the media. And acts of terrorism can be much closer to home, which can make for even more complicated discussions with children. How do you explain a bombing that killed innocent people? Or how do you answer questions about whether another 9/11 attack could happen again? Even though these conversations can be tough to have, it’s important to give kids age-appropriate information about war....

Once you have the vocabulary and the skills of communicating down, you will be able to… Express your hopes for your relationship. Jointly develop goals for your relationship. Identify what is important to both of you. Discuss your met and unmet expectations. Find solutions to conflicts by discovering and responding to common ground.

You may not have thought about teaching money matters to your kids in terms of goals, but it helps to do so. Setting goals helps you measure your (and your child’s) progress. Set goals that you want to see your child achieve. The goals you now decide on depend in part on the age of your child and what she already knows. You can always adjust your personal goals as you go along....

Most boys won’t develop facial hair until they’re well into puberty (generally around age 14 or so), while others may need to begin shaving in the later tween years. Either way, arm yourself with a few handy shaving tips to help your child learn to do it the right way, and so that he knows how to shave safely while practicing good hygiene. Tips for Teaching a Boy to Shave Follow these steps when teaching a boy to shave for the first time:...

Further exacerbating these issues, a new study shows many teens are also dealing with problems falling asleep. Published in the Journal of Adolescence, the study found that teens’ sleep quality has been diminished due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. About the Study Researchers with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) studied 30 teens with a median age of 14. The participants, based in Queensland, Australia, were already part of an ongoing longitudinal adolescent brain study where they were asked general questions about sleep quality....

Acne really affects how kids feel about themselves. A recent study by the American Medical Association revealed that adolescents and young adults with acne are likely to have lowered self-confidence, a poor self-image, and are less inclined to participate in social activities. As adults, most of us begin to realize that physical appearance is less important than other attributes, but teenagers clearly don’t feel this way. How they feel about their appearance affects how they feel about themselves—so acne is just one more factor preventing them from fulfilling their potential....

There is a reason for that. There are many longitudinal studies that link youth exposure to alcohol advertising to the likelihood that kids will begin drinking early or if they have already started drinking, drink more. Most parents want to keep their children away from alcohol as long as possible. Early-onset drinking can cause problems not only while they are still teens, but also later in life. Discussing the dangers of underage drinking with your middle-school age or younger children is one step in protecting them from the pressures and enticements of drinking....

When searching for a great desk chair for kids, consider the size of the desk chair you need and whether you want something plush, ergonomic, or super-simple. Additionally, think about whether or not you want a chair on wheels. We carefully considered design, ease of assembly, use, and cleaning, weight recommendations, material, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best desk chairs for kids on the market. Price at time of publish: $110 Reviewers say their kids like this chair with one note that it’s especially straight-backed, so may not be comfortable for all kids....

Check out gifts that can be personalized with a special touch that Dad will remember forever. Consider gifts that are high in quality but don’t sacrifice your budget in the process. We carefully considered design, lifestyle, personalization, ease of use, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best first Father’s Day gift ideas to make any dad feel loved and appreciated. We named the Yeti Rambler Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler our top pick because this 20-ounce rambler is everything you would want in a travel mug....

According to Allison Tsomos, Vice President of Operations at Celebree School, “STEM objectives include teaching skills to solve problems, learning to gather information, and developing deductive reasoning through evaluating evidence to make decisions. STEM is most often introduced to students through guided investigations and hands-on learning opportunities." STEM toys will incorporate learning science, technology, engineering, and math concepts into age-appropriate play. Creating fun ways for children to engage with STEM learning through play allows them to connect learned concepts to real-world applications....

Consider the baby’s size, parental preferences and taste, season, and location to help determine what type of clothes, toys, baby gear, and decor items may make the most appropriate and welcome gifts. We carefully considered value, material, toy safety, design, and any age, height, and weight recommendations, if any, when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for 2-month-olds. Price at time of publication: $40 The toy measures 8.5 inches and is designed in vivid colors and patterns that will help the baby focus....

Avoid little kid gifts, and opt for trendier games that kids can play with friends and family, or gifts that allow a girl to express her creativity. We carefully considered any age recommendations, design, ease of use, value, and toy safety when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for 10-year-old girls. Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $14 Price at time of publication: $17 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $69 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $35 for 6M Pink Short S, Name and # Backside Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $55 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $75 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $70 Our tester deemed this most suitable for older kids and tweens because the coloring requires a steady hand....

Consider the bike’s weight to ensure your child can properly maneuver it, and keep in mind the seat height and tire type as those will vary per child and where you plan on your kiddo riding. We carefully considered any age, height, and weight recommendations, design, value, ease of assembly, and tire types when reviewing products. Here are the best balance bikes on the market to get beginners cruising with ease....

When you’re deciding on gardening tools for children, you definitely want to buy products that are durable, age-appropriate, and functional. We carefully considered any age recommendations, design, material, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best kids’ gardening tools so children can safely help plant and dig. We named the Storybook Kids Explorer Club Kids Gardening Tools our top pick because this set includes everything needed for beginner gardeners....

After gradual swelling and softening over ten months’ time, the suddenly changed appearance of your body postpartum can be a bit of a shock. For the first week postpartum, your belly is still as round as it was when you were five months pregnant. Once your uterus contracts more fully, that roundness may subside – or, if you are still carrying a few excess pounds, it might not. For the first time in months, you can look down and see your legs, and if you gained a lot of weight with your pregnancy, you may find that you don’t like what you see....

More: The Role of the Umbilical Cord More and more moms are educating themselves on cord clamping to make the decision that is best for their personal situations, and the medical community has also stepped up to share their opinions. As of 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends that the umbilical cord should not be clamped earlier than necessary. They specifically recommend that the cord clamping be delayed at least one to three minutes....

While these reflexes may simply seem adorable, they have a much larger purpose. They’ve been imprinted onto our DNA because they help babies survive—and link us all to our human ancestry. In the past, having these reflexes or not might have meant the difference between surviving beyond infancy or not. Normal Newborn Reflexes Infant reflexes help your newborn transition to life outside the womb and learn what they need to do to survive....