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It doesn’t matter where your child attends middle school, the school will undoubtedly have a code of conduct, and a list of student behavior expectations that your child will be expected to follow. Many schools spell out their rules and regulations at the school orientation or open house, but it’s also possible that your child’s school will spell out expectations in the student/parent handbook. Whatever your school’s particulars, it’s up to you and your student to understand what the school demands of every student....

The right timing of an embryo transfer is crucial for achieving pregnancy via in vitro fertilization (IVF). This makes it one of the biggest challenges of IVF, too. According to a report from 2018, fewer than 56% of IVF procedures in women ages 35 and under resulted in a live birth. For women ages 42 and older, the success rate was about 4%. Key Takeaways Pinpointing the right time for embryo transfer during IVF remains a challenge....

Celebrating New Year’s Eve at home with your kids can be a good way to bond and make lasting memories. You don’t have to spend a fortune or do anything elaborate either. Kids love the novelty of simple things like party hats or little horns to blow when the ball drops. Even just the idea of staying up until midnight seems exciting (but don’t worry, your kids don’t have to be awake until 12 to enjoy New Year’s)....

Whether you’re trying to conceive, already expecting, empty-nesting, or somewhere in between, you’re always thinking about what’s best for your family. That’s why it’s important to stay up-to-date on information that impacts their health and happiness. You need easy-to-understand advice that’s written by medical and parenting experts who know what they’re talking about and who genuinely care. When it comes to your family, you need somewhere to turn for reliable and realistic parenting advice that’s judgment-free....

Hindmilk is the high-fat, high-calorie breast milk that your baby gets toward the end of a feeding. It’s richer, thicker, and creamier than foremilk, the breast milk that your baby gets when they first start to breastfeed. The color of hindmilk is creamy white. Hindmilk satisfies your baby’s hunger and makes your baby feel full and sleepy. It also helps your baby feel fuller longer. How to Get to the Hindmilk When your baby is a newborn or a young infant, you should breastfeed for about 10 to 15 minutes on each breast....

The use of technology in daily life has increased for almost everyone throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A study published in Psychiatry International found that more than half the adults in the US are either at risk of addiction or severely addicted to the internet, which has been linked to depression and anxiety. Key Takeaways Individuals with definite and severe internet addiction were 8 times more likely to have depression, 9 times more likely to have anxiety, and 14 more times more likely to have both....

In recent years, awareness is increasing around the idea that mental health is health. This focus on mental health is in turn reflected by new shifts in medical research and developing interest in alternative treatments for symptoms of depression. One such treatment, championed by companies such as the Canada-based startup Field Trip Health, is psychedelic-based therapy. Utilizing ketamine, a legal psychedelic, providers like Field Trip Health combine alternative treatments with a traditional therapeutic setting, with doctors and specialists available during all sessions....

People often use the word “traumatic” in a general sense when they are describing very stressful life events. For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) defines “trauma” as a person’s emotional response to an extremely negative (disturbing) event. However, mental health professionals define traumatic events in very specific ways. The guidelines they use have changed and continue to evolve as their understanding of what constitutes a traumatic event has increased. This understanding is especially important when they are trying to learn whether or not a person may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

A new study led by University of Texas professor and developmental psychologist Elizabeth Gershoff, PhD sought to answer the age-old nature versus nurture question in regards to how punishment affects a child’s behavior. Key Takeaways Twins were studied to determine if bad behavior was a product of environment or genetics.The twins who received harsher punishment exhibited more antisocial behaviors.Harsh punishments, such as spanking, can affect a child’s demeanor more than environment....

Reading is a skill that children develop throughout each new grade. While many students master the mechanics of reading and have the ability to process information, many children have difficulty with reading comprehension. Students with learning disabilities typically lack basic strategies that good readers use. Strategies play a key role in helping all children learn and perform certain reading tasks. Two useful strategies for effective reading comprehension are metacognitive awareness and cognitive strategies....

Depending on a gym’s hours can make sticking to your fitness plan difficult. A home gym provides workout privacy, schedule flexibility, and customized training that a regular gym can’t offer. A home gym is any piece of equipment or system that allows you to get a full workout in your home. It can be a simple adjustable bench or a complex machine with accessories and attachments that allows for multiple exercises....

Plant-based eating is increasingly popular, and many of those who follow vegan diets worry about inadequate protein intake. Particularly if you are an athlete, avid gym-goer, or otherwise struggling to meet your protein needs through food alone, protein powder may be a helpful addition to your diet. While you can safely supplement your protein intake with a soy-based protein powder, you may have heard conflicting information about the impact of soy consumption on health, specifically related to soy phytoestrogens, which have estrogen-like properties....

Jumping rope isn’t just for kids, and it’s a great form of cardio that you can do almost anywhere. Routinely used in boxing gyms, it’s gaining popularity in studios everywhere, because it can help improve your balance, agility, and coordination. Jumping rope is also an efficient, fun way to burn calories and boost your cardiovascular endurance. But using a traditional jump rope requires plenty of room that’s not always available at home or in a gym, and portability can be an issue, especially when the rope gets tangled in your gym bag....

A miscarriage is pregnancy loss that occurs in the first 20 weeks of gestation, usually in the first trimester. The term missed miscarriage refers to a situation in which a pregnancy is no longer viable, but no clear miscarriage symptoms, such as vaginal bleeding, cramping in the abdomen or lower back, and the passing of tissue through the vagina are present. How Is a Missed Miscarriage Diagnosed? A doctor usually discovers that a missed miscarriage has occurred during a routine prenatal checkup....

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an intelligence test first published in 1955 and designed to measure intelligence in adults and older adolescents. The test was designed by psychologist David Wechsler, who believed that intelligence was made up of a number of different mental abilities rather than a single general intelligence factor. This article discusses the history of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the different versions of the test, and how the test is used....

How do people learn new things? This question seems quite simple, yet it is a topic that has long been a major subject of interest for psychologists and educators. Experts agree that there are many different processes by which information can be learned. One of these methods that were described by an early psychologist is known as accommodation. Accommodation is part of the learning process that allows us to change our existing ideas in order to take in new information....

As 2021 set in, and the world felt the continued impact of COVID-19 and political unrest, one silver lining came to the forefront: a focus on mental health. According to a survey conducted in January 2021 by the Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association, stress in the United States was the highest during this period than it had been since early in the pandemic. For the Black community, the pandemic has added an even greater amount of stress as Black or African American people are twice as likely to die from COVID than White people....

By the time you find out you’re pregnant, your body is already busy growing a new organ. While not a permanent part of your body, the placenta is considered an organ and is a vital part of pregnancy. It is formed during the first three months and grows parallel to the uterus in the fourth month. The development of the placenta is critical for a successful pregnancy. There are many different parts that make up the placenta and each has its own purpose....

It’s pretty expected to feel tired after giving birth. Babies aren’t exactly known for being very good at sleep, which usually means you’re up all hours of the night tending to them. But for some women, the tiredness extends past the usual level and veers into insomnia territory. Postpartum insomnia is an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep on a consistent basis following the birth of your child. Postpartum insomnia doesn’t affect all parents, but it could happen to you for a variety of reasons, including hormonal changes or lifestyle changes....

What Is a Psychological Evaluation? A psychological evaluation, or psychological testing, is a thorough process of assessment and screening administered by a psychologist. The methods used for the evaluation will depend on your or your loved one’s needs. The role of the psychologist doing the evaluation is similar to a detective looking for clues to solve a mystery. The more clues that can be identified, the more information you’ll have to understand what’s going on and decide what options are best suited to help them....