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While your doctor and every other person you know (as well as strangers on the street) will likely give you tons of advice about the delivery and caring for your newborn, very little attention is usually paid to the reality of postpartum healing. In fact, research shows that an overwhelming number of new mothers do not feel adequately prepared for the postpartum experience. Overview This lack of communication about the toll of pregnancy on the body and the process of postpartum recovery leaves a lot of moms surprised by now intensive and lengthy the healing process can be....

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Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Star Wars: Forces of Destiny premiered July 3 on YouTube and will be back this fall. Remember when you watched Star Wars as a kid and Princess Leia was one of the only women in the entire universe? This animated series puts the women of the Star Wars universe front and center, from Leia and her mother Padmé to new favorites Rey and Jyn Erso. Eight shorts (under five minutes each) have been released so far on Disney’s YouTube channel, and another batch of eight episodes are scheduled to be released this fall....

More: 8 Steps to Take Before Trying to Conceive During this visit, it’s important to be prepared and arm yourself with a list of questions and concerns you might have about getting pregnant in order to get the most pertinent information from your doctor regarding your specific situation. There are the 10 questions anyone trying to conceive should ask their doctor: Should I Consider Another Doctor? It may not be common knowledge that all gynecologists do not possess a certificate in the field of childbirth, which is called obstetrics....

Sadly, many new parents discover this truth first-hand when they’re on their own, overtired, and just days into breastfeeding with painfully engorged breasts, tender lumps, cracked nipples, or inflamed areolas. Learn more about how to get relief from breastfeeding pain. Pain While Breastfeeding Most painful breastfeeding symptoms are highly treatable and preventable. Information is key—ideally, before the sore nipples and other painful issues arise—but at any point, changes can be made to greatly alleviate symptoms....

We know it can be difficult to choose one baby name, let alone two. Plus, there are even some unisex name options for twins if you’re expecting boy and girl twins. Avery, Hayden, and Rory are great examples of gender-neutral names that are often used as boys’ names, too! Everything is broken up into categories and includes name meanings and origins to give you more inspiration for unique twin girl names....

If you are looking for modern boy name ideas, then you have come to the right place. This list is full of all kinds of modern baby boy names to pick from or at least get you thinking. Whether you are searching for contemporary names or unique baby names, you will find lots of options for boys, girls, and even a good selection of gender-neutral names. Believe it or not, even the Social Security Administration’s list of baby boy names and baby girl names could help get your mind going since you can find out what all of the most popular names have been....

Fortunately, if you live outside those 17 countries, you can give your baby any name you like. Many people like unique baby names. The problem can be finding the perfect one: the baby name that stands out from the rest, and is perhaps a bit exotic, but that is also easy to remember. Here are 100 unique baby girl names, baby boy names, and gender-neutral baby names to consider for your little one....

The name Eve, for example, is associated with original sin as she is the woman from the Bible who forced humankind out of the beloved garden of Eden when she convinced Adam to bite from the “apple.” However, both Eve and Eden are now popular names! As with most things, history is told by those who won or were the perceived “good guys,” and some of these names from powerful and feared women might have been tainted by those who wrote their histories....

You may also feel angry, especially if getting pregnant was difficult for you, and now you face a potentially difficult pregnancy and birth. It’s true there are risks to multiples. You do need to be informed of the risks so you can be aware of troublesome symptoms and make informed choices. However, there are also many positive aspects of carrying and raising more than one baby at a time....

And it hurts. Social exclusion can impact everything from emotional well-being to academic achievements. But what if your child is the one doing the excluding? How do you get them to be inclusive and still allow them to have preferences about who to hang out with? Realize That Exclusion Is a Form of Bullying When kids exclude others, this is a form of bullying known as relational aggression or social bullying....

Indoor Gross Motor Activities Muscle-moving play doesn’t have to take up a ton of room. Given just a little floor space, your child can enjoy these skill-building activities inside. Building and navigating: Create obstacle courses with furniture, pillows, boxes, and blankets. Dancing: Kids go can freestyle or follow songs with movements, such as “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” “I’m a Little Teapot,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” or “Popcorn.” Hopping: Set up targets with masking tape or cardboard to make jumping from place to place on the floor more fun....

To help you sort through all the creative crafts out there, we have compiled a list of 30 of the best ideas for kids and DIY holiday and winter crafts you can make at home with the whole family. More: 12 Fun and Cheap Christmas Activities for Families 1. Handprint Wreath Using your little one’s hands to make a wreath is a delightful keepsake you can hang up year after year....

Determining which type of discipline is right for your family should be a personal choice based on your temperament, your child’s temperament, and your family’s discipline philosophies. There isn’t a single type of discipline that will work for all kids or all families and in every situation. It’s likely that you might take an eclectic approach, where you use a few different techniques from each type of discipline. Learn more about different types of discipline and how to use them....

But have you ever considered how all this rhetoric is affecting our children? They are hearing and absorbing a lot more than most adults realize they are; and when the political speeches contain bullying and inflammatory language, it can have a huge impact on kids. Stop and think about it for a minute. Many young people will say they aspire to be president of the United States someday. And even if they don’t want to be president when they grow up, many kids are in awe of the country’s leader....

Have a Talk With Your Toddler Sit down and discuss some key toilet issues. For example, tell them that everyone goes potty (even animals) and it’s a normal part of life. Talk with them about the toilet, a special place where they can potty, and let them try flushing themselves. Explain that they’re going to be wearing underwear instead of diapers, just like you. Plan a Trip to Purchase Potty Training Products Involve your toddler in purchasing underwear, a step stool, and a potty chair (if you decide to use one)....

While ancient, “pre-modern” Hebrew remains spoken in religious settings, “modern Hebrew” is the official language in Israel, where more than nine million people speak it fluently. Because of its Jewish origins, many Hebrew names are biblical. Below we’ve compiled a list of 50 popular Hebrew baby names to consider for your baby on the way. As you think about possible names, remember that many names are unisex and gender does not need to play a role in your decision....

More: 75 Names That Mean Hope to Inspire Your Baby Name Search Why Pick a Name That Means Life? There are several reasons you may want to choose a name with a meaning related to life or new life. Besides the fact that you’re welcoming and rejoicing in a new and precious life, you probably hope for a lively little one, bursting with energy and good health. When a child is born, and particularly if this is a first-born baby, your life changes forever and the family unit is “reborn” in a sense....