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Pregnancy loss affects people differently. After a miscarriage, some couples may consider it a given that they will try again—maybe even right away. Others may try for a new pregnancy only after taking the time to work through their grief over the miscarriage. A smaller number may either be unable to try again or may carefully and thoughtfully decide not to try again. Even if you theoretically should be able to get pregnant, there are several reasons why you may decide not to (at least, not on purpose)....

What Is Filial Therapy? Filial therapy focuses on using psychoeducation to teach parents how to engage in one-on-one play therapy interventions with their children. This practice aims to help children develop and improve their relationships utilizing non-directive play activities. Fillial Therapy Filial therapy, also known as filial play therapy, is a type of child-centered relationship enhancement family therapy. It was first introduced during the 1960s and has been shown to be an effective intervention for helping families with young children....

Although most teens look forward to summer break, many of them grow bored by the second week of vacation. And sadly, many bored teens spend their summer vacations staring at their electronics. Or worse yet, summer boredom can lead to poor choices like experimenting with substances or taking risks with friends. At the very least, a boring summer could affect your teen’s learning. She may lose some of her academic skills if she isn’t intellectually challenged during the summer....

Sleep issues in children and adolescents with ADHD are a common occurrence. Sometimes prescribed stimulant medications, like Adderall, affect sleep. Other times the restlessness that accompanies ADHD causes difficulty falling asleep. Either way, your son or daughter is likely to experience challenges related to sleep deprivation, which can include lack of focus and mood issues. In the long run, children and teens who are sleep deprived may “crash,” requiring very long periods of sleep in order to catch up on the rest they need....

The common refrain of “I don’t have anything to wear” takes on a whole new meaning when you’re pregnant. You can get away with wearing slightly larger clothing for a while, but at some point, you may want to update your wardrobe to include maternity pieces. Since your body changes as your pregnancy progresses, it can be challenging to pick out clothing that best flatters your growing baby bump. We talked to several personal stylists who emphasize that you can still dress stylishly, whether you’re trying to conceal your bump or show it off....

Zoloft (sertraline) belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medications work by increasing the level of available serotonin in the brain. Low levels of serotonin in the brain are linked to a depressed mood as well as other psychiatric symptoms. Besides major depressive disorder, Zoloft is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following psychiatric conditions: You may begin to feel Zoloft working one to two weeks after you start taking the medication....

Parents seem to go to a lot of different extremes when choosing a pediatrician. Some simply choose the pediatrician on call in the hospital when their baby is born or pick a doctor randomly from a list in the phone book or their insurance directory. Others do detailed research and conduct an interview asking their potential new pediatrician everything from where they went to medical school to what their scores were on their medical boards....

Anyone who has had a bad trip, or has felt unable to cope with the effects of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD (also known as acid), will wonder how to stop it. A bad trip can happen to anyone under the influence. Even if your mood was good when you took the drug, you can easily find yourself feeling overwhelmed, frightened, or upset when you have taken hallucinogens such as acid or magic mushrooms....

If you or someone you know has unipolar or bipolar depression, you need to recognize the symptoms of depression and contact a doctor if they continue or grow more serious. Warning Signs If you start having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, keep a record and watch for other symptoms of depression. Be on the alert if someone starts sleeping excessively. Seriously depressed persons can sleep as much as 20 hours a day in some cases....

In the past few years, we’ve had to reckon with the environmental impact our society is having on the planet. It’s easy to become overwhelmed when thinking about the big picture. But becoming more eco-conscious is about making choices that reduce your family’s carbon footprint, decrease greenhouse emissions, and ensure that the next generation will have a healthy and clean planet to live on. Awareness is a great place to start....

What Is Humility? Humility is the ability to view yourself accurately as an individual with talents as well as flaws while being void of arrogance and low self-esteem. Humility isn’t always seen as a strength but sometime’s thought of as a weakness. Some believe that humility is having low opinions of yourself, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence. It is in fact the opposite, humility is having the self-esteem to understand that even though you are doing well, you do not have to brag or gloat about it....

Grade retention refers to the practice of keeping a child in the same grade for more than one year, typically because of poor school performance. In most cases, parents and educators retain students because they have not mastered the skills needed to be successful at the next grade level. They believe that receiving the same instruction for another year will provide more time for the child to learn the skills and mature physically and intellectually....

Parents of past generations commonly spanked their kids—and some tout the practice as a cure-all discipline technique. Moreover, plenty of today’s parents of young kids were spanked when they were children. So, many wonder whether spanking is an effective, appropriate option for managing children’s behavior. The answer from experts is a resounding no. “Spanking is not a recommended form of discipline,” says Aliza Pressman, PhD, an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a psychologist at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York City....

To err is human, and making discipline mistakes is part of being a parent. Your child misbehaves and you find yourself losing your cool, yelling, or reacting in a way that you think could have been handled better. There are ways to fix these common blunders. Visualize yourself reacting differently to your child the next time they do something to make you crazy and be confident in your ability to change their bad behavior—and your reaction to their behavior....

When your baby is hungry, time is of the essence. Or, at least it seems that way once the crying starts! A bottle warmer can help streamline your bottle-feeding routine, making the time between baby’s hunger cues and those first satisfying gulps even shorter. The Munchkin High-Speed Bottle Warmer lives up to its name, heating up bottles in less than 2 minutes using steam. How well does it work? Read on for a full review....

As your due date approaches, you may be feeling a range of emotions about what’s to come. There are so many unknowns about giving birth for the first time. You may wonder if your water will break at work or how you’ll know it’s time to head to the hospital. You might also be scared about how bad contractions could feel or curious about what it feels like to push a baby out....

Pediophobia, or the fear of dolls, is believed to be a type of automatonophobia, or fear of humanoid figures. Some people are afraid of all dolls and stuffed toys, while others fear only a specific type. Dolls that talk or move and old-fashioned china dolls are especially common targets of fear. Pediophobia and Children Many parents want their children, especially little girls, to love dolls. They may become distressed if their child screams or cries when a doll is presented....

Chantix (varenicline) is a prescription smoking cessation aid. It is produced by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The medication works by blocking the brain from experiencing the “pleasant” effects of smoking cigarettes. Chantix is available by prescription only, so you must consult with a doctor in order to take it. It is taken in tablet form usually once or twice a day. It’s important to note, however, that a number of serious concerns about the side effects of Chantix—that involve changes in mood and behavior—have surfaced since its FDA approval in 2006....

Have you ever been driving down the road when a fantastic song comes on, and you can’t help but sing along to it at the top of your lungs? For about four minutes, all troubles seem to evaporate, and you feel free—joyous even. There’s something about singing that creates a release unlike any other, lightening the load you carry while making you feel deeply connected to the world and others in it....

Making amends may seem like a bitter pill to swallow, but for those serious about recovery, it can be good medicine for the spirit and the soul. Step 9 is another one of the 12 steps, that initially appears most difficult, but the rewards of putting this principle into practice can be immense. The spiritual principle involved is that of forgiveness, not only from others but forgiveness of self, which can bring healing to both parties....