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Childhood gun and shooting accidents are not rare. They are one of the top 10 leading causes of accidental death for children 14 and under. How many childhood hunting accidents are there? That is hard to say, as there doesn’t seem to be a national database for pediatric hunting accident statistics. However, Pediatrics did publish a study examining child firearm injuries between 2012 and 2014. During this time period, there were an average of 1,244 nonfatal gun and shooting accidents....

Hobbies are considered leisure activities people engage in to relax and destress from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They not only establish purpose and skill but also promote positive mood and social interaction. Subjective well-being is higher in those who partake in a variety of social, cultural and home leisure activities. In addition to their contribution to the quality of life (QoL), hobbies may even enhance duration of life as it offers many benefits to physical, cognitive, and mental health....

One day I came home from working at our local children’s home and asked my husband what he thought about becoming a foster parent. He had numerous fears and logical concerns. Many men are good about the latter, logical concerns. We decided the best first step was to take the training classes and go from there. Several months later, we were so nervous when we drove our first foster child home, but we knew we had taken stock of our skills and limitations and decided that we were ready to become foster parents....

We all experience anger. When managed correctly and kept in check, anger can be a positive thing—a red flag that something’s wrong, a catalyst for change, a good self-motivator. But if not handled properly, anger can turn destructive and negatively impact your health and relationships. Because anger is such a powerful emotion, dealing with it can be both challenging and confusing. Here are some proven anger management strategies to help you stay calm....

In operant conditioning, a fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses. Essentially, the subject provides a set number of responses, then the trainer offers a reward. One advantage of a fixed-ratio schedule is that it produces a high, steady rate of responding with only a brief pause after the delivery of the reinforcer. Fixed-Ratio Schedule in Operant Conditioning Operant conditioning involves strengthening or weakening behaviors via rewards and punishments....

Gestation is a term that describes the time between conception and birth, during which a baby grows and develops in the pregnant parent’s uterus. Gestational age refers to how far along the pregnancy is and is generally expressed as a combination of weeks and days. Gestational age helps to estimate a possible due date, inform obstetrical care and testing, and evaluate the baby’s health at birth. It serves as a guideline to determine if the baby is growing as expected and when to perform certain prenatal screenings....

There are certainly lots of ways to start a conversation with your dad, and it is also true that some are more effective than others. “Dad, I wrecked your new car,” will start a conversation, and it may help you get to know your dad better, but the conversation probably won’t go too well. It may be a very short and very animated conversation though likely not one to lead to a better overall relationship....

It isn’t at all uncommon for kids with ADHD to take somewhat longer to complete tasks especially when the assignment is cognitively challenging. This doesn’t have anything to do with ​the level of intelligence, rather it may have to do with processing speed—the speed at which the student processes and responds to the information. Written expression can also be quite a challenge for a student with ADHD due to several possible factors....

Have you ever noticed that events seem more predictable after they have already happened? The results of an election, for example, often seem more obvious after the tallies have been counted. They say that hindsight is 20/20. In other words, things always seem more obvious and predictable after they have already happened. In psychology, this is what is referred to as the hindsight bias. This bias can have a major impact on not only your beliefs but also on your behaviors....

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is not only a global health crisis; it’s a global mental health crisis. During these challenging times, you and your loved ones may be experiencing more mental health concerns than usual including increased anxiety, job and financial stress, loneliness, grief, and more. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic is not only affecting people’s physical health; it’s impacting their mental health, as well.The Verywell Mind team is finding new ways to help themselves (and each other) cope with everyday life....

A level 3 NICU, or level III NICU, is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that is capable of caring for very small or very sick newborn babies. Level 3 NICUs have a wide variety of staff on-site, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists who are available 24 hours a day. Level 3 NICUs may also be called subspecialty care centers or subspecialty NICUs. NICU Treatment Levels The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its policy on designations for neonatal care units in 2012....

“I’ve had what’s been considered by all definitions a unicorn pregnancy,” says Melissa Connelly, the founder of @missyhalle, a social media account that highlights her life (her slug is “queer life, love, and family”). When we spoke with her she was in her second trimester, living in Cleveland, Ohio, with her wife, Kim. They’ve been married since 2020 and are expecting a baby girl later this year. In honor of the nine months of pregnancy, we are asking pregnant people nine questions about their journey to parenthood....

It should come as no surprise that Americans are stressed, and perhaps even less of a surprise that financial worries represent a major ongoing source of that stress. Even in the best of times, many Americans are worried about money. For this edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, we discuss job satisfaction, and what has employees looking elsewhere. To find out what previous surveys said about the state of mental health in the U....

There’s no question about it: Finding out you’re pregnant changes everything, ranging from your diet—no more sushi!—to your clothing size. The same goes for your skin, and you may want to reevaluate your regular makeup routine as soon as you get that positive pregnancy test. “Anything you apply topically could potentially be transferred to the fetus during a critical window of human development,” says Nathaniel DeNicola, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN based in Washington DC....

Parenting is a tough yet rewarding job. And, raising a child who has disabilities can make the job even tougher. Those parents and caregivers can deal with feeling frustrated, lonely, and overwhelmed. Key Takeaways Parenting a child with disabilities can feel like an isolating and overwhelming experience.Numerous organizations offer resources for both parents and children.Even if you are not a parent of a child with disabilities, there are ways you can lend support....

Meal prep containers can simplify your life and set you up for success on your meal prepping journey, making it easy to store, transport, and reheat pre-portioned meals. The best meal prep containers are made from durable and food-safe material, easy to clean, and sized to your specific needs. Other features to look for include compartments for different foods, lids with a secure closure system, and whether or not the container is microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, freezer-safe, and oven-safe....

The Montgomery glands or Montgomery tubercles are small glands around the nipples on the areola. They are typically not noticeable until a woman becomes pregnant. During pregnancy, as the breasts grow to prepare for breastfeeding, the Montgomery glands also get larger. They begin to erupt and may look like pimples on the nipple and areola. The number of visible bumps on the areola is different for each woman. Each areola can have anywhere from 0 to approximately 40 tubercles, with an average of about 10 to 15 on each side....

What Is Deep Sleep? There are two main sleep stages: non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep and rapid eye movement sleep (REM). What Happens During Deep Sleep During deep sleep, your body goes through many essential processes for the optimal functioning of your brain. When you are in deep sleep, you’ll find that you are not easily awakened, and even when you are, you’ll feel disoriented and groggy. Deep sleep is the third stage of non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep....

Switch nursing is a breastfeeding technique that involves alternating breasts multiple times during a feeding. When you use this breastfeeding method, your baby breastfeeds for a few minutes on one breast, switches over to the other breast for a few minutes, then switches back to the first breast again, and so on. There are situations when switch nursing can come in handy, but it has its downsides, too. Here’s what you need to know about this breastfeeding technique....

Starting kindergarten can be stressful for both parents and students. But would you believe it’s also stressful for teachers? A new crop of students means a new group of parents for kindergarten teachers to meet and communicate with. There are always things they wished you knew right off the bat. It’s been a while since you were in kindergarten, so you may need to adjust your expectations. Before your child’s first day, understand these truths about today’s kindy classroom....