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A recent study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health focuses on these reopening strategies and states that an absence of a large-scale testing, contact tracing, and isolation strategy could bolster the likelihood of a second pandemic wave of COVID-19. This test-trace-isolate strategy is nothing new to countries like South Korea and Australia, both of which immediately instituted countrywide testing with a goal to eventually be able to identify every new case of COVID....

News flash: Life’s not fair. (I know; “Tell me something that I don’t know.”) If a woman is more than five years older than her husband, a number of issues can sour the in-law relationship. The envelope, please: There’s usually not such a flap when an older man marries a younger woman. However, it’s not always as simple as it seems, as my in my friend Virginia’s case: What can you do to pour oil on troubled waters?...

“When I picked her up at a middle-school dance, she was so happy and said, ‘Guess who I danced with?’ It was David, a boy she’d described as her ‘mortal enemy’ for two years. She said, ‘We slow danced twice! Ask me some questions!’ It was all sort of happening for her that night, in a very sweet way.” But the innocence gave way to parental concern two days later, when David called and asked Ann to go to the movies....

The COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested for safety and efficacy—and they have not been shown to harm fertility. Moreover, the COVID-19 virus itself may have negative impacts on fertility and is known to increase the risk of pregnancy complications, findings that make it all the more important for everyone to get vaccinated. SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA in Semen One reason for initial concern about COVID-19’s impact on fertility is due to a finding in a 2020 cohort study of SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA in semen....

This activity is fun for prereaders, beginning readers, and independent readers. Adapt it to your child’s ability. Family photos or photos from old magazines or catalogs Glue Small notebook, sheet of poster board, or several sheets of plain paper plus construction paper and stapler Pencil, pen, colored pencils, or markers Directions

There are certain things to look for when interviewing daycare candidates, and you may want to begin the interview process before your baby is even born to secure a prime daycare spot. When Babies Can Start Daycare When to start your child in daycare is a personal decision that may depend on many factors, including: The length of your parental leaveYour partner’s ability to take leaveYour financial responsibilitiesWhether you have other childcare options, such as family members...

It’s also very common for kids to get gastroenteritis—which can include vomiting and/or diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Other common “daycare diseases” include pink eye, hand, foot, and mouth disease, and possibly even COVID-19. Because these illnesses are contagious, it would follow that kids who are in daycare are more vulnerable to certain viruses and infections since they tend to be exposed to more people and more germs. Fortunately, the longer that kids are in daycare, the fewer infections they usually get....

Usually, if you’re thinking about moving, something is prompting you. In most cases, work is the motivating factor. You might have been offered a promotion in a new city, or your current job is being moved to a new place. Or you might be looking for a different lifestyle: a change in climate, cost of living, or city size. The important thing is to think the decision through very carefully....

Eight-year-olds are becoming more independent and more mature. You may be pleased to see that they begin to show genuine empathy for others and start to put others first in situations that they haven’t before, such as happily letting a younger sibling go first in a family game. This age is not without its challenges, but overall, it tends to be a peaceful and enjoyable year between children and their parents....

In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that over 300,000 assisted reproductive technology cycles were performed in the United States in 2018. Now, findings from a new study show that a proper diagnosis of endometriosis for people affected may impact the success of those treatments. The study, published in Human Reproduction, notes that when endometriosis is diagnosed before reproductive treatments start, it may improve the chance of successfully conceiving....

All medications, including fertility drugs, come with risks. But should you be concerned about an increased cancer risk? Let’s take a look. Fertility Drugs and Cancer Risk In 2005, a widely publicized study reported that Clomid use might increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, since that time, more studies have been done, and most have found no significant increase in cancer risk after Clomid use. In fact, a 2019 review—which concluded that there is “no definitive relationship between the use of fertility drugs and cancer”—found that because estrogen helps protect against colorectal cancer, the risk of cancer should decrease in women who use fertility drugs....

Some of the most popular games include violent images of people or animals being killed. Sexual exploitation, drug use, and criminal behavior are also depicted frequently. While some parents claim video games have no effect on their child, many experts warn about the harmful effects violent games can have on kids. What the Research Says The research on the link between video games and aggressive behavior in children has been mixed....

Easter Dinner Easter Desserts Easter Recipes Using Hard-Boiled Eggs

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A Crate Idea First, you need a crate. Before you decide that it’s mean to crate a dog, ask yourself this: Would you turn a toddler loose in your house without supervision? A puppy is a canine toddler. He will explore nooks and crannies, put anything portable in his mouth, and potty when the urge hits. He doesn’t know what’s right or wrong, and he doesn’t know what’s safe and unsafe....