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Depending on how far along in pregnancy you are at the time of your loss, you’ll have several choices about what to do for your baby’s final disposition. However, at any stage of pregnancy loss, you can and may want to have a funeral or memorial service. Some people do not want to have a funeral. If this is you, honor yourself and your wishes. Why a Funeral? Funerals can be an important part of the grieving process for people who have experienced a loss....

Language development is an amazing process that culminates in the ability to communicate and understand speech. In fact, learning language is an innate process babies are born knowing how to do. Interestingly, all children, no matter which language their parents speak, learn language in the same way. Overall, there are three stages of language development, which occur in a familiar pattern. So, when children are learning to speak, understand, and communicate, they follow an expected series of milestones as they begin to master their native tongue....

After bringing a new little one into the world, the one thing parents want most is to be able to provide that bundle of joy with everything they need to thrive and grow. While some parents may choose to stay at home and take care of their babies, many others will need to continue working to support their families. And for those millions of parents, childcare is crucial. Childcare comes in many forms....

Smoking negatively affects almost every organ of your body, and this includes the largest organ: your skin. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that affect the quality of your skin, leading to wrinkles, premature aging, and potentially even skin conditions. Among other health concerns, becoming aware of the effects smoking has on the skin is important, and it can even help with the motivation to quit smoking. Signs of Aging Tobacco smoke contains thousands of toxic chemicals that can damage the cells of your skin and lead to signs of premature aging....

After the winter Omicron wave, many parents felt like things were finally starting to get better. Unfortunately, with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant spreading around the globe, it seems like, once again, the “return to normal” might not be as straightforward as parents hoped for. Key Takeaways The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is similar to other versions of Omicron, but is more contagiousBA.2 does not appear to cause more severe disease that other Omicron variantsThe best way to protect your children from BA....

The United States is experiencing yet another period of high COVID-19 prevalence. This current spike is being mostly driven by the BA.5 variant of Omicron. According to The White House COVID-19 Response Team, as of July 12, the BA.4 and BA.5 variants made up 80% of the current COVID-19 cases, with BA.5 causing the bulk of infection. Update In October 2022, the FDA authorized the updated bivalent boosters from Pfizer and Moderna for everyone ages 5 and older....

If you’re experiencing infertility issues and find yourself feeling sad, discouraged, or depressed, you’re not alone. Coping with infertility is exceedingly difficult, and research shows that it can have a significant emotional impact on people undergoing treatment and their partners. In addition to the stress that naturally comes with infertility issues, many fertility drugs can cause mood swings. Clomid, for example, is particular known for causing changes in mood. Just as many people experience mood swings before their periods, fertility drugs can affect your hormones and emotions in a similar way....

The entire process of writing a psychology research paper can be stressful for college students. Sometimes, just picking a topic can seem daunting! Once you settled on a subject, actually finding sources to document your ideas and support your claims can be just as difficult. Where exactly should you look to find quality and reputable sources for your psychology research papers? When you first start researching a subject, figuring out where to begin can be a real challenge....

Happiness not only makes life more pleasant, but can lead to better health, well-being, and longevity. To make the most of life and get started, give the smiling skills outlined below a try for one week. Consider it a one-week smiling experiment. If you commit to following these simple steps for smiling more, you will already be on the right track to living a happier, healthier life. Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...

It happens to even the best parents, usually at the worst times. In the doctor’s office. In line at the grocery store. In the middle of a playdate. The dreaded temper tantrum can occur at any time and often without warning. Upsetting to a child and embarrassing for a parent, temper tantrums are a normal part of a young child’s development. A preschooler’s temper tantrum often stems from frustration — not being able to properly express themselves, unhappiness with the current situation or even just being too tired, hungry or bored....

You might have imposter syndrome if you find yourself consistently experiencing self-doubt, even in areas where you typically excel. Imposter syndrome may feel like restlessness and nervousness, and it may manifest as negative self-talk. Symptoms of anxiety and depression often accompany imposter syndrome. Impostor syndrome is the internal psychological experience of feeling like a phony in some area of your life, despite any success that you have achieved in that area....

There are many efforts currently in place to boost academic achievement. These programs, such as the No Child Left Behind Act, attempt to fix how schools operate by reforming instruction and retraining teachers. However, they have been largely ineffective. Key Takeaways Federal programs aimed at improving schools have turned out largely ineffective.A new study shows that income inequality may an important culprit in low academic achievement.Addressing issues of income inequality may be more important than trying to reform schools when it comes to improving academics....

Employment burnout, also known as “job burnout” or just “burnout,” is a state where you lose all motivation or incentive, leading to feelings of depression or stress. This can be a very uncomfortable state, usually because it has come after a long period of stress or a shorter period of high stress, feelings of powerlessness or overwhelm, and a sense of hopelessness as it may feel insurmountable to pull yourself out of the pit of burnout once you find yourself there....

COVID-19 was particularly challenging for Asian Americans who navigated negative job developments and hate crimes. This is likely connected to the model minority stereotype, which places unrealistic expectations on Asian Americans. Key Takeaways The model minority myth or stereotype is harmful to Asian Americans, as it sets expectations for them to act a certain way, which can prevent them from seeking support.Stereotypes stem from such historical context as telling Japanese Americans to assimilate into white society in the 1940s after they were released from internment camps....

Panic attacks are characterized by feelings of fear, dread, and uncomfortable physical symptoms. Attacks are not classified as a mental health disorder in and of themselves, rather they are classified as a set of symptoms that occur in the context of other mental disorders. Panic attacks are classified into two types: expected and unexpected. Here’s what you need to know about each one. Symptoms The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) is the handbook used by mental health providers in making accurate diagnoses....

Premature infants have a variety of unique needs, depending on how early they are born. Some will require assistance breathing, eating and taking fluids and others may require medications or other medical interventions. Your baby’s care team may recommend a peripherally inserted central catheter, also known as a PICC line, if he or she can’t take nutrition and fluids through breast or bottle-feeding, or needs longer-term medications or other IV-administered medications....

From virtual schooling to zoom meetings, people have become dependent on computers and cellphones like never before. While some screen time is necessary and even enjoyable, a lack of balance between screens and the real world can be detrimental. Key Takeaways A study notes that participating in physical activity can counteract the negative impact of screen time among kids. Youth who weren’t physically active at all during the day reported low quality of life satisfaction....

Kids love competing and playing and it is easy to combine the two for an obstacle course birthday party. Planning a field day full of outdoor games is easy for parents and fun for kids. It is also budget-friendly and every parent loves that! The best part: The kids will be outside, enjoying fresh air, having fun and getting exercise, all while celebrating your child’s special day. Planning Your Obstacle Course Birthday Party Your first step is to find an outdoor space....

Sabina Spielrein was a Russian doctor and one of the first female psychoanalysts. She is also known as Carl Jung’s patient and student and was rumored to have had a romantic relationship with Jung. Spielrein was the first woman to write a psychoanalytic dissertation. Early Life Sabina Spielrein was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on November 7, 1885, into a wealthy Jewish family. Her father, Naphtul Arkadjevitch Spielrein, was a successful businessman and her mother, Emilia (Eva) Marcovna Lujublinskaja, was a dentist....

The color purple is associated with a variety of meanings, including wisdom, creativity, royalty, power, ambition, and luxury. It can also represent magic, extravagance, peace, pride, independence, and wealth. As with other colors, purple is the subject of color psychology, which suggests that colors can have a powerful impact on moods and even behaviors. Each color is thought to have its own effect, but the feeling that each color produces can vary based on experience and culture....