Most kids need to begin using deodorant when they go through puberty. Some, however, do have noticeable body odor and need to use deodorant every day even before they start puberty. First Signs of Puberty Since body odor is linked to puberty, it’s important to determine if your child has started puberty already. Females typically start puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, while males usually start when they’re between 9 and 14 years old....
Beginning readers use many different strategies to become more fluent readers. One of the most important methods is learning to read and recognize sight words. These are basic words that are memorized rather than sounded out. Part of the process of teaching children to read, often starting in kindergarten, focuses on sight words. What Are Sight Words? Sight words refer to the words that are most frequently used and repeated in books, which is why sight words are also sometimes referred to as “high-frequency” words....
Grandparents, siblings, and other family members seem like the perfect babysitters. But there are many reasons why you may not want to use family as babysitters. Before you make a decision, weigh the pros and cons of using relatives as sitters and find out what other options you can consider. Benefits There are several benefits to using family for babysitting. Convenience Free Relatives enjoy spending time with the kids You know whether relatives are trustworthy...
What Does William Mean? The name William is a timeless classic with English roots that date back almost a thousand years, yet is still popular today. It means “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior” and comes from Wilhelm, of Old German origin. After the name was introduced to England by William the Conqueror at the time of the Conquest, it gained status as a fashionable moniker. Several kings named William have ruled in the British Isles, as well as in other empires....
Black mothers are strong, fierce, loving, and loyal advocates for their families. They join forces to fight for equality in the face of social injustice. They nurture family educational pursuits and work to keep their families healthy mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. While the work of mothers can seem laborious and even overwhelming, it is also filled with joy, love, and fulfillment. Organizations and groups have come alongside Black moms, offering support and encouragement....
Friendships are an important part of life. Friends can motivate you to follow your dreams and teach you how to be a better person. They also are fun to spend time with and can cheer you up when you are down. But when you have the wrong types of friends in your life, your alliances with them can do you more harm than good. As a result, it is important to choose your friends wisely....
Deciding to see a therapist is an important first step of a mental health journey. If you’ve chosen to pursue therapy, it indicates that you’re ready to work through your problems and better yourself. For whatever reason, you might not feel a genuine connection to certain therapists. Or you might start seeing a therapist only to discover that this professional doesn’t specialize in the area suitable for your mental health history and background....
Becoming a parent guarantees that you’ll make mistakes. You’ll say the wrong thing, make the wrong choice, and show up at the wrong time at least once in a while. You can also be assured there will be times when your child yells at you, laughs at you, and grows frustrated by you. All of those mistakes and reactions are par for the course. But your goal shouldn’t be to try and be a perfect parent—it’s simply not achievable....
Leaking breast milk from your breasts is a common and sometimes embarrassing experience that occurs with breastfeeding. In the first few weeks after your breast milk comes in, it may drip or even spray out of your breasts at any time. Some new mothers don’t consider leaking to be a problem at all while others view it as just a slight inconvenience. The leaking may diminish or even stop once your breast milk supply adjusts to your baby’s needs....
Are you interested in learning whether online therapy can help with stress? Whether you are currently receiving in-person therapy and looking to transition or wanting to start therapy for the first time through an online platform, this form of treatment is ideally suited to stress-related issues. Particularly if you are unable to attend in-person therapy, or going to in-person therapy would actually exacerbate your stress (for example, needing to travel or take time off work), then an online platform could be the perfect fit for you....
You’re wondering whether you could be pregnant but you don’t have any pregnancy tests on hand. You could run to the store right away or you could wait a few days to see if your period comes. But if your curiosity gets the best of you, you might be tempted to try some of the at-home DIY tests that have made their way around the internet. Traditionally, testing for pregnancy can be done at home with a store-bought urine test or at a doctor’s office with a blood test....
Seasonal allergies can be tricky to manage in the best of times, but when you’re pregnant (and sniffling, and sneezing, and itchy all over), staying on top of your allergy symptoms feels like a major effort. You don’t want to take anything that could harm your baby, but you also can’t spend any more days walking around in an allergy-induced fog. What is safe to take for your allergies while pregnant and what isn’t?...
If your child uses sippy cups, especially the type designed to be spill-free, you’ve probably seen the ooey-gooey gunk that gets stuck inside the valves, straws, and other parts. The gunk isn’t just unsightly—it can be dangerous. Bacteria and mold thrive in milky or sugary environments. You always have the option of using disposable sippy cups, but this option isn’t the best option for the environment or your wallet. Luckily, there are several ways to keep them sparkly clean....
Constructivism is a theory that posits that humans are meaning-makers in their lives and essentially construct their own realities. In various psychotherapeutic approaches under constructivism, the client is viewed as an active participant in creating and determining their life path. Constructive thinking differs from other forms of modern theory that view reality as fixed and to be discovered by clients. On the contrary, in constructivism, reality is something that is created....
When used in relation to human development, the word “domain” refers to specific aspects of growth and change. The major domains of development are physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional. Children often experience a significant and obvious change in one domain at a time. For example, if a child is focusing on learning to walk, which is in the physical domain, you may not notice as much language development, or new words, until they have mastered walking....
Because accidents are the leading cause of death for children, it is not surprising that pediatricians often focus so much on educating parents about childproofing, the proper use of car seats, and encouraging kids to use helmets. Learning about these other hazards can help you take simple steps to keep your kids safe. Many parents are unaware, however, of less common dangers that don’t get as much publicity as drownings, car accidents, or house fires....
In this 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., engineer, personal finance content creator, and mom Jasmine Tillery, 31, shares some of her four-day workweek. Tillery is the mother of three: a 10-year-old son and twin 2-year-old daughters, one earthside and one who passed away. Parents don’t work 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—we work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., from the moment our kids wake up until they go to sleep. This is an unfiltered look at a few days in the life of Jasmine Tillery....
As a (self-proclaimed) seasoned mom-of-one (with number two on the way), I was all too familiar with planning outings with my daughter. I had a very specific blueprint for getting out of the house: Don’t go out too close to nap time, always bring plenty of snacks, and keep the diapers handy. I was basically a pro. Then came all of those prenatal doctor appointments to completely wreck my routine. I knew from my first pregnancy how important they were, so scheduling them was a necessity....
If it has hit you that you are drinking too much and that cutting down or quitting is not as easy as you thought it would be, you may be wondering what other steps you can take to control your alcohol consumption. Many people, including some medical professionals, believe that abstinence is the only way. But medical research has shown that the cold-turkey approach may not be the best way for everyone....
Friendships are one of the most important connections a person can come across. When you have a friend, you have someone to weather good and bad days with. A friend will make movie night plans on a weekday to cheer you up and stay awake to plan new year goals aspirations as a team. There are different reasons a friendship might come to an end. Likewise, different reactions can follow the loss of a cherished companion in your life....
