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Are able to be caring, loving, and social people. Show a willingness to devote time to a daughter’s happiness. Have a sense of humor, individual strength, personal motivation, intelligence, and courage. Demonstrate a desire for honest and open discussion. Have the capability to give sound, timely guidance. These same daughters had no trouble voicing what they disliked or admired least. What they found least appealing in a mom include a lack of activities outside the house, moodiness, the tendency to overanalyze them, and the attempt to manipulate them....

Using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, Orsagh-Yentis and her team zeroed in on kids who swallowed a foreign object and were treated in U.S. emergency rooms from 1995 to 2015 (that are on record.) The numbers have certainly increased dramatically, and across all age groups. The most frequently ingested coin was a penny (65.9%) and button batteries were the most common batteries ingested (85.9%). Thanks, technology! More: Are Gluten-Free Diets Safe for Kids?...

This predicament requires special consideration—and very careful word choices—if and when you address it. Remember that your teen cares for and is excited about the person they are dating. Tread very lightly, and check any negativity or catastrophizing at the door. Start With Self-Reflection Start by asking yourself if you are being judgmental or making unfair assumptions about your teen’s dating partner. Are you letting your personal biases or expectations enter into the equation?...

A small amount of butter is not necessarily dangerous for your baby, but it is not recommended as a regular part of your baby’s diet. “You can safely give your baby butter but there is no need to add it to your baby’s diet,” says Preeti Parikh, a pediatrician and the executive medical director at GoodRx. “Butter is not exceptionally nutritious.” Read on to learn more about why butter shouldn’t be a daily staple in your baby’s diet just yet....

The second you’re told you will be involved in divorce, hire a lawyer. Be sure to tell your lawyer about any problems that might require relief from the court: the need for money for yourself or your children; the need to decide, at least on a temporary basis, where the children will live and what the visitation arrangements will be; and in some cases, the need for protection from the other spouse....

Abstract thinking skills are important in the study of subjects such as applied math, sciences, and social studies. Abstract thinking is essential at higher levels of thinking such as in those described in Bloom’s Taxonomy. If your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability and also has difficulty understanding how to approach learning tasks, he may have weaknesses in the area of abstract reasoning. Learn why the ability to engage in abstract reasoning is important in special education assessment and how this ability can benefit students in the classroom and in the real world alike....

Consistency means purposely choosing how you are going to engage with or respond to your child. The key is not varying that intention and practice over time. For example, choosing not to yell and to calm yourself down before responding to your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kid. Consistency in structure, rules, and routines provides limits and boundaries for children. These help them to organize and integrate information and gain an understanding of how the world works and how they should behave....

The effect lubricants may have on fertility is especially relevant to couples trying to conceive. Difficulty with vaginal dryness is twice as common in trying-to-conceive couples than in the general population. Also, problems with vaginal dryness tend to increase the longer a couple is seeking to get pregnant. According to one study, one in four couples reported using personal lubricants (that were not fertility-friendly) while trying to conceive. With the increase in fertility-friendly lubricants on the market, it’s likely that more people are now aware that they should not be using non-sperm-friendly lubes....

In desperation, many parents wonder why they can’t just withhold visitation in response to unpaid child support. “Wouldn’t it finally force my ex to pay up?” many ask. Not necessarily, and it could actually hurt your good standing with the judge presiding over your case. The Connect Between Child Support and Visitation These two processes, child support and visitation, are viewed as two completely separate issues in the eyes of the law....

Teach your baby the right way the first time around. For instance, when baby is learning how to pick up a spoon or a rattle, take the time to show her the correct way to hold it. To encourage your baby to move and be physical, keep her favorite things out of arm’s reach. Hand-eye coordination simply means getting your baby’s hands and eyes to work together. A great example is shaped blocks that fit into proper holes....

Although an ancient name, it has a youthful and vibrant quality to it. Zoe has retained its popularity over the centuries and is still widely used. The name Zoe is well represented in pop culture, entertainment figures, and fictional characters today. How Popular is the Name Zoe? Zoe has spent most of the last century in the top 1,000 list of baby girl names. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it ranked as No....

Most often, miscarriages happen due to chromosomal abnormalities or other unknown causes that make the pregnancy unable to continue. Research shows that 50% or more of miscarriages are caused by abnormal genetics. Around 30% have no known causes. Advancing age, obesity, being underweight, substance use, and chronic medical issues, such as diabetes, some thyroid disorders, and hypertension all increase the risk of miscarriage. While many of these risk factors are out of your control, there are other ways to reduce your chances of having a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death....

For families with twins, or for those that know them well, it’s not much of an issue. Somehow, each twin takes on an individual persona that makes them immediately recognizable as themselves. But twin mix-ups remain an item of concern so here are 10 tricks for telling twins apart. She explains, “My girls have made it easy for me to tell them apart. First, Emma is very adamant that nobody gets her confused with her sister, and will correct you if you get it wrong (and they are only 3-years-old!...

More: Why Emma Has Been The Top Baby Girl Name For Five Years in a Row From the popular, to the common, to the slightly more uncommon and less used, there are hundreds of girls’ names that end with ‘a.’ This is merely a list of 101 of our favorites. Looking for more baby names and inspiration? Check out our Baby Name Center. Considering one of these names? Pin it to save it for later: