Posts

Published in Autism Research, the study notes that mothers of children with autism who wait at least two-and-a-half years to conceive again reduce the chance of their next child being born on the autism spectrum. While birth spacing alone is not enough to create any definitive outcome, it can foster greater awareness of factors that may contribute to autism. The Study Researchers from Curtin University and the Telethon Kids Institute gathered information from over 900,000 births in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden....

Parents: Do Your Homework Standardized testing – two simple words that often strike fear for children, teachers, and parents alike. Many states use proficiency testing as a way to assess children and evaluate teachers. In some states, a low score on a proficiency exam is grounds for holding your child back. Whatever the policies are in your state, your job is to prepare your young learner for the testing challenge....

Key Facts Price: $99 per therapy session, $209 for initial psychiatry appointments, and $109 for follow ups (without insurance)Insurance Accepted?: YesType Of Therapy: N/ACommunication Options: Audio, Video ChatHIPAA Compliant?: N/AIs There an App?: Yes Pros & Cons Teladoc is hoping to address this need by offering mental health services through video or phone sessions. Specifically, it takes pride in working with skilled doctors throughout the country so anyone can improve their health, no matter their need or location....

Factors like low-cost (or even better, free!) shipping and reliable delivery are some of the most important things to consider in your go-to diaper retailer. It’s also worth making sure they at least have your favorite brand of diapers, though they’ll be an even better place to shop if they carry a wide range of brands and sizes so you can easily order the right size when you need it....

Since a new baby is bound to get tons of attention and gifts, it can be thoughtful to give a present to the new or soon-to-be big sister so she feels seen. This can help strengthen the siblings’ future bond, and even at a young age, the big sis will appreciate sentimental, useful, and customized gifts that show her that she is appreciated and loved in the family. Here are the best gifts for new big sisters that will give them confidence and make them feel more comfortable with their special new role....

Iron deficiency can increase an infant’s risk of low birthweight, premature birth, low iron stores, and impaired cognitive and behavioral development. It is estimated that 18 percent of pregnant women are iron deficient, with the prevalence increasing as pregnancy progresses. Iron supplementation can be an effective strategy to reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. In order to recommend the best iron supplements for pregnancy, our prenatal dietitian combed through the latest research, interviewed other dietitians who specialize in nutrition during pregnancy, and used her own experience making recommendations to her clients....

A good phonics toy should be challenging for your child, but not frustrating, so check for any age recommendations and match your child’s skill level. We carefully considered design, entertainment value, age recommendations, toy safety, and price value when reviewing products. Here are the best phonics toys for preschoolers. The LeapFrog My Own Leaptop ranks high on our list because this education laptop is designed for young children to enjoy....

Ashley Georgakopoulos, IBCLC, and Motif Medical Lactation Director, tells Verywell Family nipple creams should include clean, organic, and food-grade ingredients as your little one will likely ingest small portions of it. We carefully considered ingredients, application, portability, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best balms and creams for sore and irritated nipples to help you survive postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. If cracked nipples become an issue, the coconut oil lowers the yeast levels on the skin, reducing the risk for thrush, which can become quite painful and disruptive to a good feeding routine....

The best toy specifically for your little one will depend on the star in the bunch that hones in on their specific interests. We considered childhood development experts’ insights, engagement, and skill-building when reviewing the best toys for 12 month olds. Here are the most entertaining and developmentally appropriate toys for your 12-month-old. This toy pleases everyone: Mother Earth, parents, and infants. Made in the USA from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic (HDPE #2) milk jugs, this shape sorter is a fun, age-appropriate toy that has longevity but also comforting concern about your little one’s health....

Prevention Techniques The CDC offers some standard, research-based methods to help prevent SIDS: Babies should always sleep on their backs. Your baby should sleep in your room but not your bed. Babies should sleep only on firm surfaces. Pillows, bedding, and other soft objects should be kept out of your baby’s sleep area. Moms-to-be shouldn’t smoke during pregnancy, and new moms should never smoke around their babies or allow anyone else to....

Experience with the arts is important throughout elementary school. Children often have specialist art teachers, especially in the intermediate grades. These twice-weekly sessions are most often devoted to vocal music, which is certainly beneficial; yet it would be far better if the arts program also included regular sessions of dance, painting, and instrumental music. The arts have an unstable history in our schools – arts programs are sometimes viewed as less important than other programs, and they are often among the first to be cut when budgets are tight....

However, certain factors can be evaluated to determine your risk of another miscarriage. While there are no definite guarantees, you may be pleasantly surprised to find out that the odds of a viable pregnancy are still in your favor. In fact, only about 1% of women will experience recurrent miscarriages. First Trimester Miscarriage Doctors believe that about half of all first-trimester miscarriages are due to chromosomal issues in the developing fetus....

The cost of college has significantly outpaced inflation since the early 1970s. Nationally, the cost of college tuition has quadrupled since 1980. As you can imagine, and may well know firsthand, paying for a college education (not to mention two or three of them) can be a tremendous strain on a family’s finances. The problem is that we realize how important college is to our kids’ futures. Many of us consider college to be a necessity, not a luxury or an option....

More: 50 Tropical Island Baby Names This guide includes many beautiful names to choose from including baby boy names, baby girl names, and gender-neutral names so you can have as many options as possible. There are names with so many different origins here, keeping the national motto of Jamaica “out of many one people” so true! Jamaican First Names Many of the names you will see listed are of Irish, English, and even Spanish origin....

More: How To Stay Social When You’re a New Parent It’s OK if Your Baby Seems Like a Stranger For some reason, we expect every first-time mom to fall madly in love with their newborns which just adds to the stresses of new motherhood. When that new baby is placed into your arms, don’t worry if you feel like they’re a stranger because they are and that’s okay! Where else would you be expected to fall in love with someone you’ve never met before?...

What Is a Miscarriage? The simple definition of miscarriage is the spontaneous termination of a pregnancy. Miscarriage affects about 25% of all expectant women and generally happens between four and six weeks. Miscarriage almost always happens before the 13th week of pregnancy, but about 1% of pregnancy losses occur after the 13th week. The chances of a miscarriage are higher in first pregnancies than in later ones. Miscarriages happen for a wide variety of reasons....

Stresses of Staying at Home Scores of moms I know relinquish work to stay home with little ones but are dissatisfied or frustrated a good portion of the time. They are clumsy introducing themselves, half-mumbling what they used to do for work in a previous life, or resorting to a browbeaten “Just a mom.” Shut inside with two children with chicken pox for a week, I understand how very desperate the situation is for them, how on-the-precipice they feel, even though their husbands don’t often recognize it....

However, parents don’t need to depend only on one single source to get these nutrients. There are other dairy products, aside from liquid milk, like cheese, yogurt, kefir, and others. There are also calcium and vitamin D fortified dairy alternatives. So, depending on allergies, preferences, and access, you may include many different sources of these nutrients in your child’s diet. How Much Calcium Do Toddlers Need? The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for calcium is 700mg for children ages 1-3....

Toddlers have a blossoming sense of independence that spans into the nighttime hours as well. You may find yourself dealing yet again with nighttime wake-ups, but this time your child doesn’t just cry for you—they walk right out of their bed and come find you. Along with being active and curious, toddlers can be highly emotional. Don’t be surprised if they shriek with glee when you tell them you’re headed to the beach or if they melt down completely when they can’t put their shoes on themselves....