Dear Hubby, It’s hard to know where to begin to thank you for all you do this Father’s Day. After almost exactly nine years of being in this world of parenthood together, we’ve had our share of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. As the only other person in the world that shares the depth of love that I have for our children, your partnership and understanding has been essential....
These programs also get students to buy into the program and evolve as the student population evolves. And most importantly, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students support the program. Without their support, the bullying prevention program has very little chance of success. Building a Comprehensive Program Bullying prevention consists of more than a one-day event. Rallies and assemblies focusing on bullying prevention are a great way to kick-off a bullying prevention program....
The name Anna comes to us from the Hebrew word חַנָּה (Ḥannāh or Chanah), meaning “grace” or “favor.” The ancient Romans also used Anna as a name meaning “the year’s cycle.” How Popular Is the Name Anna? Anna has consistently ranked among the top 100 baby names for girls in America since 1972, peaking at No. 19 in the year 2001. The latest statistics show Anna as the No. 68 girl’s name in the U....
The Advantages From the very beginning, my twin daughters have enjoyed each other’s company as playmates. I fondly remember them as six-month-olds, just learning to sit up on their own. They would sit on the floor, facing each other, with a box of baby toys between them. It was a joy to watch them as they passed the toys back and forth, gurgling and gnawing on the soft plastic. They not only entertained each other but us as well....
Age for Walking to School Many kids and their parents may think they can handle walking to and from the school bus stop and even all the way to school by themselves as soon as the second or third grade, but some experts warn this may be too early. Safety Skills to Teach Your Child Parents can begin practicing child safety rules and pedestrian safety rules to get their grade-schooler ready to be more independent and to walk to school by themself....
“Mom, I have soccer practice twice a week this year,” announces 11-year-old Allison. And I think I’m going to make jazz band. Oh, and I want to keep up my sax lessons and take piano." As she chatters away, your heart sinks and your blood pressure rises. Another overscheduled school year’s about to begin. The end of summer brings an end to downtime for many busy families. From judo to jazz dancing – opportunities abound for kids to pursue interests outside of school....
While BV can produce symptoms, some women with BV have no symptoms at all. Some studies have tied bacterial vaginosis to both first- and second-trimester miscarriage, as well as higher risk of preterm delivery. However, researchers are still examining how BV relates to miscarriage. Your gynecologist can test you for BV during your pelvic exam by taking a swab and testing it for the presence of bacteria. If you have BV, a vaginal cream-based antibiotic can help clear up any infection you may have....
In the case of the former, many people can have translocations without being aware of the condition. This is usually the case for reciprocal (or balanced) translocation, a type of chromosomal translocation that increases the risk of recurrent miscarriages. With this review, better your understanding of what a balanced translocation is and the potential impact it may have on a pregnancy. What Balanced Translocation Means In a balanced translocation, a person usually has all the genetic material necessary for normal growth—a piece of a chromosome is merely broken off and attached to another one....
Many people are familiar with standardized testing and developmental tests for school-aged children and older, but we have learned that detecting, and addressing developmental delays is important as soon as they are suspected —when a child is still an infant, toddler, or young child. Thankfully, there is specialized testing for this age group, called the Battelle Developmental Inventory. Battelle Developmental Inventory The Battelle Developmental Inventory is an assessment for infants and children through age seven years and eleven months....
Characteristics Rattles can be made of wood, plastic or cloth. Some are brightly colored, while others might be red, white and black. Rattles can be all different shapes and might look like animals, keys, flowers or musical instruments. Common Sounds Many rattles make noises and sounds when they are shaken. These sounds can range from the dull sounds typical of wooden rattles to jingling or bell type sounds from metal rattles....
When your child is young, there are so many ways to thwart his access to porn sites. You can use filters, sit next to him as he surfs, and warn him repeatedly not to look at those sites. But when he reaches a certain age and the combination of hormones and curiosity drives him right to the search engines, all he has to type in is ‘‘girls,’’ ‘‘boys,’’ ‘’teens,’’ ‘’love,’’ and, of course, ‘‘SEX....
The Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine on Breastfeeding and Milk Cigarettes are made up of tobacco and other dangerous substances. Tobacco contains nicotine, a potent and highly addictive chemical that can affect you and your baby. Since nicotine does pass through breast milk, it can cause symptoms of infant colic, restlessness, and sleep difficulties in your child. Smoking can also have a negative effect on breastfeeding. It can cause: A decrease in your supply of breast milk A difficult let-down reflex A change in the taste of your breast milk A nursing strike...
Ask for help. When in doubt, reach out. Call on friends and family to help reduce your anxiety in any way possible. Lactation consultants and the staff at your pediatrician’s office should be able to solve your breastfeeding problems and answer your questions, no matter how silly you think your concerns are. Take care of your breasts. Nursing moms should avoid using soap on nipples or the areola when taking a shower or bath and should stay away from lanolin or antiseptics....
