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Breast milk is the perfect source of nutrition for your child. And, it is not only nutritious, but human milk contains other substances that keep children healthy and help them to fight off diseases and infections. These natural antibodies found in breast milk, along with it’s anti-infectious, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, make it possible to use for more than just a source of food for infants. Overview There are certainly legitimate medical uses for breast milk , and hospitals use it in treatment plans for many types of patients....

Parents of gifted children seek alternatives to public schools for one main reason: they want to give their child the best education possible. That is no different from what other parents want for their child. It can be difficult, however, to find the right school. When the public school fails to meet the needs of a gifted child, parents can either homeschool or look for a private school. However, homeschooling is not the right choice, or even a possible choice, for every family looking for alternatives to public school....

Historically, babies were often thought of as simple, passive beings. Prior to the 20th-century, children were often seen simply as miniature versions of adults. Cognitive milestones represent important steps forward in a child’s development. Cognitive development refers to how children think, learn, explore, remember, and solve problems. It wasn’t until psychologists like Jean Piaget proposed that children think differently than adults do that people began to view childhood and adolescence as unique periods of growth and development....

Polish psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski identified five areas in which children exhibit intense behaviors, also known as “overexcitabilities” or “supersensitivities.” They are psychomotor, sensual, emotional, intellectual, and imaginational. Gifted children tend to have multiple intensities, although one is usually dominant. Does your child complain about the seams in his socks? Put her hands over her ears when the movie starts in the movie theater? Have trouble sitting still? Get moved almost to tears by a piece of music or work of art?...

Planting a beautiful garden can be a great way to relieve stress. Whether you have a small patio to decorate or a vast amount of space to tend, the act of making your particular stretch of nature into a haven can be a stress reliever in itself, and the garden that you create can bring you even more peace. In one study, subjects were asked to perform a stressful task and then asked to either perform 30 minutes of gardening in their allotment gardens or 30 minutes of reading....

The answer to the age-old worry of what foods should you eat (or avoid eating) while you’re breastfeeding is full of myths and old wives’ tales. Many women are concerned that breastfeeding moms have too many dietary rules and restrictions to follow. It might be scary to think you won’t be able to eat well enough for your baby, or it might sound like you have to give up too many foods that you like....

Although the holidays are often filled with excitement and fun activities, they also can be fraught with stress for someone recovering from an eating disorder. As they work to stay on track with their recovery, they can be challenged by the fact that the holiday season often revolves around food-focused activities. Jillian Lampert, PhD, chief strategy officer of Veritas Collaborative and The Emily Program, explains that irregular schedules, changes to routine, social events, and an emphasis on food can all lead to an excess of stress within individuals experiencing an eating disorder....

Just like adults, babies each have their own personalities and moods, and they may not always feel like smiling for the camera. Unlike adults, babies can’t put on a fake grin just by saying “Cheese!” You’ll need some of these tricks to make a baby smile for a picture. When Do Babies Start Smiling? Many proud parents will tell you that their newborns were smiling the day they came home from the hospital....

What Is an APA Format Bibliography? An APA format bibliography is an alphabetical listing of all sources that might be used to write an academic paper, essay, article, or research paper—particularly work that is covering psychology or psychology-related topics. APA format is the official style of the American Psychological Association (APA). This format is used by many psychology professors, students, and researchers. Even if it is not a required part of your assignment, writing a bibliography can help you keep track of your sources and make it much easier to create your final reference page in proper APA format....

We all know the one about the wicked stepmother, but maybe it’s time to rewrite that particular fairy tale and be a little kinder to all the stepparents of the world. Key Takeaways Research on stepfamilies often finds negative outcomes for stepchildren. But a new study found that stepchildren aren’t any worse off than their peers from single-parent families.Experts say it’s time to focus on the joy that can come from blending families....

If your teen was dealing with mental health struggles, would you know it? What’s more, would your teen come to you for help? A new poll says that many parents think they could notice the symptoms, but they aren’t confident that their teens would tell them what’s wrong. Key Takeaways Many parents believe they could tell if their child had mental health struggles, but far fewer believe that their child would come to them for help....

The mind can trick you into believing that a fake treatment has real therapeutic results, a phenomenon known as the placebo effect. In some cases, placebos can exert an influence powerful enough to mimic the effects of real medical treatments. In most cases, the person does not know that the treatment they’re receiving is actually a placebo. Instead, they believe they’ve received the real treatment. The placebo is designed to seem exactly like the real treatment, yet the substance has no actual effect on the condition it purports to treat....

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure used to remove any remaining tissue from the uterus after a miscarriage or abortion. Additionally, it may be used if placental tissue is left in the uterus after the delivery of a baby. During the procedure, a spoon-shaped device called a curette is used to gently scrape the lining of the uterine wall. Suction can also be used to aid the process....

Most relationships don’t start off abusive or violent, and many intimate relationships never become abusive. Unfortunately, some do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in four women and one in ten men experience intimate partner physical violence during their lifetime. In the United States, nearly 20 people per minute experience physical abuse by an intimate partner, and intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes....

It’s a daily battle, and each year it gets a little harder. The toys. They’re taking over. You stuff them into bins and pile them into boxes only to have them magically reappear a moment later. You sort and straighten and organize—and then bam! All of a sudden it’s Christmas again and you’re knee-deep in a whole new wave of flashy, plastic junk. Need a new battle strategy to keep all those toys at bay?...

Excessive worry seems to continue to be on the rise, even impacting teens more than ever, and can have devastating consequences. Worry and stress can contribute to sleep problems, which can have serious ramifications, physical problems, and of course mental health issues, including full-blown anxiety disorders. Let’s focus on a key mind hack that will help you to keep your worrying in check and reduce stress. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...

Well known for its antioxidant content, green tea has grown increasingly popular. There are a variety of green tea products on the market, including standard tea bags, matcha powders, cold brews, and loose leaf teas with a range of flavor profiles. Since it has a lower caffeine content, green tea may serve as a good alternative to coffee, particularly for those who get headaches and increased anxiety levels with high caffeine intake....

To stay informed about a child’s progress in daycare or to reinforce the skills learned in preschool at home, parents must effectively communicate with childcare providers or preschool teachers. Arguably all parents who’ve placed children in daycare, preschool or a similar caregiver setting have wondered which events in their child’s life they’ve missed out on during the day. “Did Bobby take three steps or 10 this morning?” they might ask. “Did Sally finally potty in her training chair?...

Differentiating between normal everyday anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can be tricky. How do you know, especially if you are a little more anxious than others, whether or not your anxiety is significant enough to qualify as a disorder? Overview Many people feel anxious from time to time, especially during times of stress. However, when you worry excessively, so much so that it interferes with day-to-day activities, you might have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)....

While scrolling social media, through the accounts of all your favorite celebrities and influencers, you may have noticed that everyone looks…kind of the same. Whether it’s their slim nose, chiseled jawlines, or plump lips, many of them have probably undergone some form of cosmetic procedure. Likewise, if you’re looking at your favorite lifestyle or beauty website, you’ll probably see articles about the latest cosmetic trend. Key Takeaways Celebrities and influencers regularly promote various cosmetic surgeries and procedures through the media....