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Pros & Cons As a virtual therapy practice, Thriveworks is on a mission to address the challenge of finding a trustworthy therapist who fits potential patients’ unique criteria. To accomplish this, it offers an intuitive interface that allows users to to filter, select, and book sessions with therapists all in one place. I booked a therapy session for my 11-year-old daughter to evaluate Thriveworks’ children’s therapy services. We also surveyed 105 users of 55 online therapy companies to see how Thriveworks stacks up against the competition....

Looking for ideas for your teen’s prom after-party? We went to the source to help you plan. Bonnie Perkins began organizing all-night after-prom parties at her daughters’ high school after a close friend’s 18-year-old son was killed while driving drunk. She’s also one of three moms who founded the Montgomery County, MD, Project Prom, through which parents in more in area high schools cooperate to share ideas, themes, decorations and fundraising for after-prom events....

Known as twin escalation syndrome (TES), the condition is defined by the tendency of multiples to copy and intensify the behavior of the other, cycling back and forth until the behavior becomes near-unbearable. For example, when twin A starts to cry, twin B will chime in even louder, kicking off a back and forth that eventually degenerates into mayhem. Causes Given that TES can occur in babies, it is unlikely that the behavior is purely the “acting out” that one might expect of a two-year-old or preschooler....

If that sounds like a lot, remember that total water intake recommendations include all sources—drinking water, other beverages, and food. Some kids will get more or less water from food or other beverages. Checking the color of your child’s urine can be a more accurate way to see if they’re adequately hydrated. These recommendations can vary from child to child. If you’re concerned that your child might not be drinking enough water, here are some strategies that might help you encourage them to hydrate....

From filmmaking to video game design, from computer programming to exploring space, there is a summer camp that’s perfect for your gifted child. Here are some of the best. Regardless of the camp a child attends, he or she will learn about space and space exploration and will get some hands-on training. They can experience the sensation of walking on the moon in the 1/6th Gravity Chair and prepare for a space mission....

Most of these minor injuries can be treated with alcohol and anti-bacterial ointment. These injuries include the simple nips and scratches a dog might inadvertently cause while playing. Cats sometimes use their claws as a means to get your attention. Whatever the circumstance, these injuries are accidents, and if the animal in question has had its shots, there’s no reason to be alarmed. In order for an animal wound to qualify as a bite, it must break the skin....

Not a Pinteresting-ly awesome crafter? Don’t add Martha Stewart-level art-making expectations to your list of holiday stress. We’ve got you covered with instructions for some of the easiest (and most adorable) DIY Christmas photo cards and Hanukkah cards a parent could create. Don’t worry – all of our suggestions are super cost-friendly. Sweet Snow Globes Christmas cards aren’t always flat rectangles made from red and green paper. Treat your loved ones to something special with this sweet, snowy holiday card design....

Having said that, here are the generalizations applied to birth order: The problem with these generalizations is that we all know tons of exceptions to these supposed rules!

Babies smile for a variety of reasons, including as part of an involuntary reflex, due to gas, and in response to social stimulation. Learn more about why babies smile in their sleep. Why Do Babies Smile? When a baby smiles, the typical response is not to ask why, but to fawn excessively in hopes of producing more. However, because milestones like smiling and crawling can be used to track your baby’s progress, special notice may be paid to the reason for your baby’s toothless grin....

Start a conversation with your child by asking a question that has no right or wrong answer: “What did you think when you saw the tall tower you built?” Help your child become a creative thinker by asking, “Suppose that…” “What do you think…” “What if…” Encourage your child to talk with older and younger family members. A child who has lots of opportunities to talk will learn how to put ideas into words....

Before effective vaccines were developed, millions of pets (and people!) routinely died or were debilitated by a host of horrifying diseases, most of which are still around. Vaccines do hold risks for a small minority of those who receive them, but proper vaccination is still the best protection we have against infectious disease. Vaccines are classified in two ways: core vaccinations are considered critical for all cats to protect against diseases for which risk of exposure is high....

Make up riddles about animals, objects, or people for your child to solve.

What Is Crown-Rump Length? CRL may be useful in calculating gestational age. With this gestational age, doctors can estimate your potential due date. The earlier the first ultrasound is performed, the more accurate the baby’s gestational age will be. Once the fetus has developed past 14 weeks, head circumference, biparietal diameter, and femur length measurements are used to determine how the baby is progressing. The length of the umbilical cord is typically the same as the CRL throughout pregnancy....

Fathers influence their daughters’ lives more as the girls age. A girl’s relationships with males are influenced by her early relationship with her father. Daughters who have high involvement with their fathers show greater nongender-role typing and less sex stereotyping. Daughters view their dads as heroes and protectors who embody order and authority. A father validates his daughter’s dreams and desires. A father helps form a daughter’s perception of femininity. Dads help girls to feel valued....

But with twins, there can be a variety of combinations. There may be one or two placentas, one or two amniotic sacs, and one or two chorions. Terms like dichorionic or monochorionic are used to identify and describe the twins and refer specifically to the number of chorions, either two (one per baby) or one that is shared by both babies. What Is the Chorion? The chorion is the outer membrane of the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding a fetus in utero....

For some parents, it doesn’t take long to settle into a rhythm and begin to notice a change in how often their baby gets fussy. But for many, this crying stage seems to go on forever, and the persistent screams often hit at very specific times of the day. If your baby seems to cry all the time and you don’t feel like you can soothe them, you may be experiencing what experts call the Period of PURPLE Crying....

More: 10 Simple and Responsible Gender Reveal Ideas Sex, Not Gender It should be called a “sex-reveal party.” Though not as Pinterest-worthy, this name is much more accurate. Sex is based on anatomy, while a person’s gender identity may or may not match the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender identity develops over time, and isn’t something a doctor can determine on an ultrasound. The idea of gender reveal parties contrasts with recent changes in our culture, including more rights for transgender people and those who are gender non-conforming....