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What Is Dysgraphia? Dysgraphia, also known as a disorder of written expression, is a type of learning disorder. It can make it hard for the person to write as well as other people of their age and education level. Dysgraphia Dysgraphia is a neurological condition that can affect the person’s ability to write letters and numerals. Writing is a complex task that involves many parts of the brain. Dysgraphia tends to be a catch-all phrase for any issues related to writing....

Youth with gender dysphoria have better mental health outcomes when they can access gender-affirming medical care, like hormones or puberty blockers, earlier, according to a new study. Key Takeaways Youth experiencing gender dysphoria might have better health outcomes if they receive gender-affirming care earlier, according to a new study.The research adds to existing evidence that access to gender-affirming care has positive mental health impacts for transgender or gender-expansive youth experiencing dysphoria....

When parents divorce, it can be difficult for the whole family. It can be especially tough on kids, who have to deal with an upheaval of their lives and get used to the new reality of their day-to-day living. For teens, divorce can be particularly difficult. Since teens are more capable and independent, parents sometimes lean on them to help out with younger siblings or handle more chores. Some parents even inappropriately vent to them or rely on them to be messengers between them and their other parent....

Tachyphylaxis occurs when you have had continuous exposure to a drug, causing it to become ineffective for your body. The condition can be treated by withholding the medication for some time or increasing the dosage. However, in some cases, even getting a larger dose of the medication in question might not produce the desired effects. Tachyphylaxis tends to develop quickly over a short period. It occurs when a person’s response to repeated doses of a medication rapidly decreases over a short period....

On its own, a pedometer can be an effective motivating tool for adults; but for kids, pedometer games and activities help make movement even more fun. And since simple step-counters are inexpensive and easy to use, they’re an excellent choice for kids. You can also check out activity trackers designed especially for kids (many of which come with built-in games). If your child is hoping for a fancier fitness wearable, you might start with a simpler, less expensive pedometer and see how much he uses it before upgrading....

It’s almost dinner time and you’re suddenly feeling anxious—what will you feed your kids quickly, that is nutritious and something they’ll actually eat? Every night doesn’t need to be a struggle because there are ways to avoid food battles at the dinner table. Learn simple ways to feed your pickier eaters’ nutritious foods that they will enjoy. It may take some trial and error and a little creativity, but it’s never too late to get your kids eating healthier....

Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant and is used to help relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. It works by affecting the communication between nerves in the central nervous system to produce muscle relaxation and pain relief. In the U.S., in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act, Soma is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. This classification means that this substance has a recognized potential for abuse and addiction....

Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a urine sample. There are a few things that can cause a false negative reading, namely the improper use of the test, testing too early, using an expired test, or diluting the urine by drinking too much water in advance. There are also a few medications that can interfere with the result. Rather than triggering a false negative, they can sometimes return a false positive reading, leading to you believe that you are pregnant when, in fact, you are not....

Will a baby bath seat can make it easier for you to bathe a wiggly little one? It’s possible, but most families don’t need one of these bath-time helpers. Baby bath seats used to be considered necessary to help your baby stay put in the tub, but nowadays they’re actually hard to find in stores despite newer safety standards that addressed common problems. Some baby safety experts even asked for bath seats to be banned entirely in the U....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Jessica Lahey Jessica Lahey has spent more than 20 years as a teacher, including five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab center for adolescents....

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an effective technique for reducing overall body tension as well as psychological stress. This simple technique involves the tensing and relaxing of all of the major muscles in your body in order from your head to your feet. By tensing your muscles before relaxing them, you enable yourself to relax them more thoroughly after you release, letting go of physical tension more effectively. Fortunately, it can be easily learned and practiced virtually anywhere....

For generations, visual thinking games have been delighting and teaching children, while developing their attention to detail and other skills. You probably remember playing them in your own childhood. Thinking games are not just fun, they’re also educational. Here are some of the benefits of visual thinking games as well as a guide to playing one of the most popular games. The Benefits of Visual Thinking Games When parents, caregivers, and educators play visual thinking games with children, it helps kids work on their non-verbal skills such as the ability to concentrate....

Zoloft (sertraline) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Although it is most commonly used to treat depression, it is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Zoloft is sometimes prescribed for social anxiety disorder and other phobias. Learn how it works, possible side effects, and precautions. How SSRIs Work SSRIs are known as second-generation antidepressants since they are newer than monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)....

The practice of mindfulness is often considered a remedy to stress. While experts assert its benefit to psychological well-being, recent findings suggest a greater awareness of the present moment might not make that moment any less stressful. Key Takeaways Practicing mindfulness in a moment of crisis might not relieve stress, a new study suggests.This nonjudgmental awareness of the present might be most beneficial as a reflective tool or remedy for premature feelings of stress....

Mirror twins, or mirror image twins, is a term used to describe a characteristic of some twins whose features appear asymmetrically—that is, on opposite sides. When these twins are facing each other, it is as if they are looking in a mirror. You might hear someone call their children “mirror twins,” but the words don’t refer to a scientific category. Most mirror twins actually fall into the category of identical twins....

Bella Graham enjoyed working as a Multi-Unit Spa Manager for XpresSpa in Nevada, thriving on interaction with customers and fellow employees. But she kept having “maybe one day” moments about starting her own business; then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Key Takeaways More than one million mothers lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.Many of those moms have started their own businesses.Opportunities and voids have been created during the COVID-19 pandemic, and moms are starting businesses to fill those voids....

Getting formal treatment for substance use disorder can be difficult, and some people are turning to TikTok to help them in their recovery instead. Key Takeaways • Some people are using TikTok to help in their substance use disorder recovery. It’s no secret that TikTok is huge, and hugely popular. The video-sharing platform boasts over 1.5 billion monthly active users, and the most popular accounts rack up millions of followers and billions of likes....

A pull-out program is one in which a gifted child is taken out of their regular classroom for one or more hours a week and provided with enrichment activities and instruction among other gifted students. When Pull-Out Programs Typically Start Pull-out programs may begin as early as first grade, but more typically start in third grade. They are usually content specific; that is, they generally provide enrichment in language arts (particularly reading) or in math....

Imagine that you just walked into your favorite Italian restaurant. The delicious smell of garlic and tomatoes is almost overwhelming when you first walk through the door. You sit down to wait for a table, and after a few minutes, the scents dissipate until you barely notice them. This is an example of sensory adaptation. This article discusses what sensory adaptation is and how it works. It also explores examples of sensory adaptation and how it differs from habituation....

If you’ve experienced a pregnancy loss, it’s understandable to be concerned if you decide to try again. Your first instinct may be to seek out a specialist “just in case” but is it really necessary? In truth, there are times when a specialist may be helpful in overcoming obstacles to a pregnancy and times when having one onboard may not make much of a difference. While you should always be under the care of a qualified doctor or midwife when pregnant, you need to focus on finding the appropriate care based on the type of loss you experienced....