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Despite an overall lack of symptoms, COVID-positive kids are found to have viral loads similar to those of critically ill adults. These findings fuel concerns that kids may be silent spreaders of the disease. Key Takeaways Kids can test positive for and transmit COVID-19 without experiencing symptoms.Recent findings indicate kids can carry extremely high levels of virus despite this lack of symptoms. This is ominous information for schools looking to reopen, since a lack of symptoms will make it even more difficult to track and control the spread of COVID-19....

During your pregnancy, your doctor will monitor your baby’s size. Growth is a good indicator of your baby’s health and well-being, but sometimes babies grow more than expected. It can be a bit scary to find out that your baby might be big, and you may worry about what it’s like to carry and deliver a large baby. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, treatment, prevention, and complications of having a big baby....

Up to 50% of people who ovulate will experience ovulation pain at least once in their lives. Some of them—about 20%—get ovulation cramps every month. Generally speaking, ovulation pain is normal. Severe pain, however, is not. Intense or prolonged pelvic pain may be a symptom of endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. Sometimes, the aches you experience have nothing to do with ovulation. If the pain prevents you from having sex or going about your daily life, this is also not normal....

Pregnancy and discomfort often go hand in hand. But when discomfort progresses to pain, many expectant parents wonder which medications they can safely use for relief. Luckily, safe painkiller options exist, particularly, acetaminophen, which is often the best option for pain relief during pregnancy. But as with everything else during pregnancy, diligence (and careful timing) is necessary. So, discuss all medications that you take—including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs—with your OB-GYN. Here’s a breakdown of pain relievers, along with guidelines for those that are safe to use and those that should be avoided during pregnancy....

The physical recovery after a miscarriage or stillbirth is different for every woman. Much depends on how when the pregnancy loss occurred. In general, later pregnancy losses will have more a more difficult physical recovery than earlier or first-trimester miscarriages. Also, losses that involve a D&C or other surgical procedures may have additional challenges in recovery. Recovery From an Early Miscarriage With a very early miscarriage, the physical part of the miscarriage will be like a heavy menstrual period....

The term “attachment parenting” usually brings to mind practices like wearing your baby in a sling or co-sleeping or nursing on demand. But staying close and connected to your child isn’t something that should stop as your child gets older, into their preschool and school-age years and beyond. (And in fact, if you want to have a strong relationship with your child when he hits the potentially turbulent teen years, it’s especially important that you maintain a strong bond and establish good communication habits now, while your child is in grade school and is more likely to be willing to talk to you about what’s going on in his life....

A harmful chemical found in many consumer products may negatively affect your breastfeeding journey. Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may increase your risk of weaning earlier than planned. Key Takeaways A chemical called PFAS may lead to early weaning.PFAS are found in many everyday products, such as cookware.Avoiding products made with PFAS may help you extend breastfeeding and offer your child its many benefits. New research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that women with higher exposures to PFAS may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early....

When it comes to correcting your child’s misbehavior, there’s a big difference between punishment and discipline. While punishment focuses on making a child suffer for breaking the rules, discipline is about teaching him how to make a better choice next time. What Is Punishment? Punishment instills a penalty for a child’s offense. It’s about making a child “pay” for his mistakes. Sometimes, the desire to inflict punishment stems from a parent’s feelings of frustration....

The teen birth rate in the U.S. has been steadily falling for years, but it still remains the highest rate among industrialized countries. Many of these pregnancies are unplanned, which in any population can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or not receiving it at all. In 2017, the birth rate for women aged 15 to 19 years was 18.8 per 1,000 women....

Science, math, language arts, and social studies are the core classes for elementary school students. Of these four subjects, social studies is probably the most misunderstood. Many people construe it to mean geography and history, but it is actually much more than that. In 2010 the National Council for the Social Studies, a Maryland-based association founded in 1921, issued an updated framework for teaching which reinforces the 10 themes that comprise an effective social studies program....

Traveling with grandchildren provides a wonderful bonding opportunity for grandparents. Planning ahead for any documents you will need will help everything to go smoothly. While you can pick up some items at your destination that you forgot to pack, it isn’t easy to get or replace a passport or another vital document. Know what you need before you go. Letter of Permission Although most grandparents will never have to show it, carrying a letter of permission is advisable....

If you have a mental disorder such as major depression, you may wonder what your rights are when you apply for a job or are up for a promotion. Obviously, if you had a physical disability it wouldn’t be legal for an employer to discriminate against you, thanks to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which came into effect in 1992 to prevent private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against people with disabilities....

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, also known as HSDD or as being hyposexual, is a clinical diagnosis. The diagnosis is used only for women, and there is a separate, but exactly similar, condition known as male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or MHSDD, for men. There is no different specific diagnosis for nonbinary or gender nonconforming people. A diagnosis for HSDD can be given if a person has not felt sexual in six months or more, and is frustrated by that....

Most pregnant women find out they are pregnant by taking a urine-based home pregnancy test. Sometimes, doctors suggest that you also take a blood pregnancy test. In specific cases, there are multiple reasons why a blood test may be preferred, but usually, a urine test is all you need. Below, we explain exactly what a blood pregnancy test is and how it differs from a urine test. Overview A blood pregnancy test is usually a quantitative blood test that shows how much human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is in your blood....

The disorder is characterized by extreme shyness and sensitivity to criticism from others and is known as a Cluster C personality disorder or one that involves anxious and fearful personality disorders. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is an enduring pattern of behavior related to social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection that causes problems in work situations and relationships. AVPD is often associated with other mental health conditions like anxiety disorders, in particular, social anxiety disorder....

In light of the current racial climate, many settings are becoming increasingly aware of their lack of diversity and representation. Such organizations have failed to represent folx of all backgrounds, genders, etc. This has left the most oppressed folx feeling undervalued, ignored, erased, etc. This article will discuss what inclusion means (and how it differs from diversity), why it matters, and what inclusion looks like in various environments. Furthermore, we’ll look at ways in which you can help promote and support inclusivity efforts in your daily life as doing so will facilitate a sense of belonging in the groups that have been systematically oppressed and excluded....

What Is Pediatric Psychiatry? Psychiatric disorders among children are common, though often underdiagnosed. The CDC estimates that one in six children between the ages of two and eight have a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. Behavioral problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression are among the most common mental health disorders among children and adolescents. Pediatric Psychiatry Pediatric psychiatry is a specialty focused on the biological, psychological, and social components of child and adolescent behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health disorders....

Note: Names have been changed for privacy. Key Takeaways The Affordable Care Act stipulates that individuals can be covered by their parents’ insurance until age 26.The pandemic has further exposed the risks associated with cutting off insurance at a certain age.The government has offered healthcare-related aid during the pandemic, but none that targets this specific issue. When Brianna turned 26 in July 2020, she no longer qualified for coverage under her dad’s health insurance, but joining her company’s plan meant losing access to many of her current physicians....

Talking is one of the most exciting baby milestones. Most babies start talking at about 12 to 18 months old—if by “start talking,” you mean “say their first word.” There are many other speech and language milestones that happen both before and after that first word. It’s hard to wait all those months for our babies to begin telling us what is on their minds. After all, not being able to understand how they’re feeling is one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of caring for little ones....

We all lie to ourselves. Whether we’re convincing ourselves that something is or isn’t true, self-deception is a common psychological tactic—so common, in fact, that people can be unaware they’re even doing it. Key Takeaways We use self-deception, or self-denial, when we allow ourselves to maintain false or unvalidated beliefs.Psychologically, lying to ourselves is an act of self-defense or -enhancement. But why do we do it? Research defines self-deception as an independent mental state made up of conscious and unconscious memories and attitudes, as well as controlled and automatic processes, that serves as an attempt at self-protection or enhancement....