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Constipation is a common problem for infants and children and is the reason for almost 3% of visits to a pediatrician. Constipation is usually defined as having infrequent bowel movements that are hard and painful. This is often the case with older children and adults, but the definition is slightly different in infants. Infants who strain or groan when they have a bowel movement are likely not constipated if their stool is soft, even if they only have a bowel movement every two or three days....

One of the more common concepts taught in first-grade math is the concept of a fact family or fact families. Your child probably has first-grade math homework this year and may even ask you to help with it. If you’ve never heard of this, it’s actually quite easy. At this stage of development, your child is learning to do basic addition and subtraction. Fact families establish the relationships between numbers and aid in your child understanding the logic behind addition and subtraction....

I’ve acquired quite a collection of grandparent nicknames since I began writing about this topic. Many of these were contributed by my grandmother readers and grandfather readers. Others came from books about grandparent names. Enjoy! Nicknames Contributed by Readers Loli and Pop: A grandmother in search of something different settled on Loli for the grandmother and Pop for the grandfather. Together, of course, they are Lolipop. Unique Grandparent Names Loli and PopJamaBooBooBusomaNamaOompaSuggyDamaMiaGrahamCrackerMyMyGaGaAmmaBotchiePawDadYannie-YannieTootBubba and BamaPam-maBop-BopGrand-dudeZeni Jama: Suggested for a super-young grandmother, this grandmother name is just jamming!...

Valium is a drug used for managing anxiety disorders and short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms. The drug, which is also sold under the generic name diazepam, works by actually slowing down activity in your brain. Overview In bipolar disorder, Valium and other anti-anxiety medications in the same family can quickly help halt certain manic symptoms, such as agitation. This can give mood stabilizers enough time to kick in. Valium also can be used to treat skeletal muscle spasms from conditions like inflammation or trauma, along with spasticity, a condition where your muscles contract involuntarily....

What Is an Employee Assistance Program? Typically, an EAP grants employees access to a set number of sessions (usually less than six) with a therapist, and the employee would not accrue any co-pay, deductible, or other out-of-pocket costs for the service. Employee Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are benefits that some employers use to help their workers get access to short-term counseling or therapy services as well as provide some types of psychological assessment....

While there is no one accepted medical definition of what an invisible illness is, these are generally chronic conditions with debilitating pain and fatigue symptoms that can’t be easily recognized just by looking at someone. Examples of invisible illnesses include myalgic encephalomyelitis (otherwise known as chronic fatigue syndrome), lupus, fibromyalgia, and Crohn’s disease. Many autoimmune diseases fall under the umbrella of invisible illnesses, and several are still very misunderstood and often misdiagnosed....

People often talk about very high intelligence quotient (IQ) scores, often referred to as genius IQ scores, but what exactly do these numbers mean and how do they stack up? Are people in the “Genius IQ” bracket really that much better off than those in the “High IQ” or even the “Average IQ” brackets? Are geniuses more successful than their lower-IQ counterparts? Some experts suggest that other factors, including emotional intelligence, might matter even more than IQ....

Potty training is sometimes a frustrating and confusing experience, perhaps more so for parents than for children. Among the toilet training challenges that you might encounter is a child who, despite using the potty regularly at home, refuses to use it at day care or school. As frustrating as this is for you and your child’s caregiver, it is not uncommon. The exact reasons why your child refuses to use the toilet for a caregiver can be hard to figure out....

Babies like to put toys in their mouth. They chew, bite and munch on their toys. Why do babies like teethers so much? Teethers for Soothing a Teething Baby’s Tender Gums Teething is a process that many parents wait anxiously for, but dread, when it comes to their newborn’s development. Anywhere from the first few months of age through their first year, babies are often teething. Many parents believe their babies are teething when they start to drool....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 172 There’s a lot of information out there about how to calm yourself when you experience a distressing emotion. Most of those strategies involve thinking positive thoughts or doing something productive....

Zulressso (its generic name is brexanolone) is an antidepressant specifically designed to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. It is administered under medical supervision as an infusion, typically over a 60-hour time frame. It belongs to a class of drugs known as neuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acids (GABAs). Zulresso is available as a solution for intravenous infusion, and its active ingredient is brexanolone. Zulresso is currently only available through a program called Zulresso Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (Zulresso REMS)....

Back extension machines—sometimes called hyperextension benches, Roman chairs, or glute ham developers—target your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. When used correctly, they can help you build strength and improve your range of motion. “Back extension machine exercises will directly strengthen and develop the erector spinae muscle,” Corey Lewis, CPT, CEO of 1AND1, says. “This can bring relief to lower back pain, help improve a person’s posture, and provide greater core support....

Of course, you want to protect your kids. We all do. But are you turning into an overprotective parent who actually may be hindering your child’s full potential? Watch out for the nine tell-tale signs that you’re an overprotective parent and find out what you can do to ease up on the reins. Micromanaging Everything for Your Kids Are you keeping your child close, a little too close? Ruling over every single aspect of their life isn’t good for them or you either....

If you notice a small amount of blood in your baby’s spit-up or stool, you’re likely wondering what’s causing it and if you should be concerned. Here’s what to do when you see ​this distressing symptom. What to Look For In the days ahead, monitor your baby’s stool. Blood that appears in baby poop can have several causes, some of which aren’t alarming and some that may require medical attention....

Looking for a name that encompasses all of the wonderful feelings surrounding a newborn? You’ve found it with Asher. Asher is a Hebrew name meaning “happy” and “blessed.” It’s derived from the Hebrew word osher, meaning “happiness.” Asher is also a biblical name from the Old Testament. While it used to be reserved for boys, it is now considered a fun, gender-neutral option. How Popular Is the Name Asher? The name Asher didn’t appear on the radar until 1983 when it broke into the top 1,000 names in the U....

Asphyxiation is a not uncommon outcome of certain addictions, whether it is accidental or self-inflicted. Asphyxiation, also known as asphyxia, broadly speaking is the term used to describe the loss of consciousness or death due to the lack of oxygen. Asphyxiation may be caused by suffocation, smothering, strangling, choking, drowning, Injury, exposure to noxious gases (such as carbon monoxide), or such medical conditions as sleep apnea, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS)....

Contraction timers have become very popular with the invention of the smartphone. While timing a contraction with a watch or a clock is not difficult to do, the apps have the advantage of doing the calculations and for logging the contractions. These can be very handy, particularly for the dads-to-be. That said, time a few contractions and then stop until they have made a significant change, then time a few more....

The sneezing, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes that plague seasonal allergy sufferers can make anyone miserable, especially if you are pregnant. That’s because a pregnant person’s fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels can sometimes also cause nasal symptoms like sneezing and runny nose, which can make allergies feel even worse. Maybe the trees and flowers are dropping lots of pollen, or perhaps you used a new detergent and now you’re breaking out in hives from an allergic reaction....

The cost of diapering a baby really adds up. Even “cheap” disposable diapers are costly when you consider that your baby will use thousands of diapers before potty training. It’s a necessary expense that can put quite a burden on your budget—costing most families approximately $1000 in the first year alone. Here are several ways to cut diaper costs, plus a potential resource if for families in need of some extra assistance....

Outwardly racist comments are pretty easy to detect—they could include the fact that you didn’t get a certain job because of your gender, or could consist of obvious comments and insults that demean your appearance or culture. Microaggressions, on the other hand, can be more subtle, but are still forms of prejudice: They could create similar feelings that racial slurs do, making you feel anxious, confused, angry, gaslit, unwelcome, or judged due to your appearance, culture, sexual orientation, or another characteristic that’s related to the marginalized group you may find yourself in....