Dehydration means the body loses more fluids than it takes in and if it’s not treated, it can become a serious issue. Babies and children are particularly vulnerable to dehydration because they have a higher activity level than adults, plus a high ratio of body surface area to mass. (This means that when a child sweats, they lose more of their body’s water content than an adult.) According to a national study from Harvard T....
Are you wondering what a typical visitation schedule looks like? Especially if you’ve just recently learned that your request for sole custody, or even shared custody, has been denied by the courts, you probably want to know what your visitation options look like. Child Visitation Schedule Options In many states, typical planned parent-child visitation accounts for approximately 20% of the total parenting time (which does not include time spent at school or in day care)....
The term “multiple disabilities” obviously means “more than one disability.” Within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), however, it has a more technical meaning. “Multiple disabilities” is a disability category under the IDEA. As you might expect, children with multiple disabilities have two or more disabling conditions that affect learning or other important life functions. Multiple Disabilities Versus Multiple Diagnoses It’s important to note that there is a difference between “multiple disabilities” and “multiple diagnoses....
As a breastfeeding mom, you can pretty much eat anything you want. If you have an overall healthy, well-balanced diet, then you don’t have to stop eating any of the foods you enjoy just because you’re breastfeeding. Of course, it’s only natural to worry about your diet now that you’re making breast milk for your child. The good news is that there are just a few things that you have to be mindful of while you’re breastfeeding....
Caring for a baby involves a lot of thinking about food and nutrients—is your little one eating the right things? Are they getting enough nutrients? And what shouldn’t they be eating? There’s something of a question mark around probiotics for babies, which are available via beverages, foods, and supplements marketed as having immunity-boosting powers and even helping with the symptoms of conditions like colic, eczema, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. With all the hype surrounding supplements, you might be wondering if your baby should also hop on the probiotic train....
Many people wonder whether having a retroverted uterus (also called a tipped or tilted uterus) can be a factor in miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Typically, the answer is no, but there are uncommon situations you should be aware of. For example, miscarriage can occur if you develop a rare complication of a retroverted uterus called an incarcerated uterus. While serious, the problem can usually be fixed if it is recognized promptly....
Trisomy 13, also called Patau syndrome, is a genetic defect involving chromosome 13. Most people have 23 chromosome pairs, but people with Patau syndrome have an extra copy of the thirteenth chromosome. Trisomy 13 is a serious genetic syndrome, and most babies with Patau syndrome die before birth or within the first week of life. There are 3 types of trisomy 13: Full trisomy: Most cases of trisomy 13 are full trisomies....
The pandemic has put a strain on the mental health of many Americans, and the elderly are no exception. While those 65 and older experienced mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and suicide ideation before the pandemic, Kathleen Cameron, senior director of the Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging (NCOA), says COVID-19 impacted the mental health of older adults in crucial ways. Key Takeaways...
Women who give birth via cesarean surgery often have mixed feelings: joy at having a healthy, happy baby, appreciation that there is a surgical way to handle what may have been a difficult or even impossible vaginal birth, and, often, disappointment. Some moms feel they missed out on a unique experience and have hopes that if they become pregnant again, they’ll be able to have a TOLAC, which stands for trial of labor after cesarean....
Pain relief is commonly used during childbirth, as the experience is extremely painful for most people. Epidurals are well-known as a very effective method for alleviating labor pain, and are one of the most common forms of pain relief used in childbirth. The walking epidural is a popular alternative to the complete numbness offered by classic epidurals. Walking epidurals provide effective, safe pain relief without fully blunting sensations for the pregnant person....
A child who is in middle school has a lot of responsibilities, including homework, project planning, and more. The workload will likely be considerably more than it was in elementary school. One way parents can help their tweens stay on top of their studies is to familiarize themselves with the middle school syllabus sheets that children bring home. Understanding the syllabus will help your child make the most of the classroom experience, which can allow your child adjust to middle school, stay confident in their abilities, and thrive as a student....
Actions speak louder than words—unless, of course, your partner’s love language is “words of affirmation.” In this case, words are everything. Whether they are written or spoken, a person whose primary love language is words of affirmation will place a lot of importance on what you have to say to them. Your words will speak volumes to them, even when you want them to just let things slide. In fact, it’s not uncommon for simple phrases like “I’m thankful for…” and “I love how you…” will go a long way in communicating how much they are appreciated....
Are you looking for a self-help podcast about depression? Perhaps you’re looking to listen to expert interviews, want to hear first-person stories, or just want someone to talk about depression with a light-hearted tone. Whatever it is that you are looking for in a depression podcast, chances are there is one out there to fulfill your needs. Depression podcasts range from humorous to serious and are hosted by everyone from comedians to distinguished Harvard scholars....
While temper tantrums aren’t the worst behavior problem to deal with, frequent and unpredictable outbursts can definitely disrupt your day. Every child goes through stages where temper tantrums are common. But knowing every parent has to deal with them at one time or another doesn’t always decrease the embarrassment you might experience when your children throw themselves down on the floor kicking and screaming in a public place. In an attempt to put a stop to temper tantrums (and reduce embarrassment and frustration), many parents use discipline tactics that actually make temper tantrums worse....
If you’re like most people, you probably equate courage with fearlessness, but that’s a faulty interpretation. In fact, courage is taking action in spite of the fear you feel. Courage is the willingness to respond fearlessly despite the anxiety and worry that might be tugging at you. In fact, one of the best ways to be courageous is to understand what you’re afraid of and then refuse to allow that fear to paralyze you....
The teen years are filled with all types of mean behavior from other people. From frenemies and fake friends to toxic friends and controlling people, mean behavior often leaves teens feeling hurt, puzzled, and distraught. Sometimes when teens are cruel or mean to others, it is referred to as mean girl behavior. But what this term means is that the person is engaging in a type of bullying often referred to as relational aggression....
There are several different types of stress, and not all of them are necessarily unhealthy. Acute stress is one of the least damaging types of stress, which is good because it is also the most common type. We experience acute stress multiple times throughout the day. Acute stress is experienced as an immediate perceived threat, either physical, emotional or psychological. These threats don’t need to be intensely threatening—they can be mild stressors like an alarm clock going off, a new assignment at work, or even a phone call that needs to be answered when you’re relaxing on the couch and your phone is across the room....
The all-or-none law is a principle that states that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent upon the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire. According to the all-or-none law, there will either be a full response or no response at all for an individual neuron or muscle fiber. How Does the All-or-None Law Work?...
Baby acne, also known as neonatal acne or neonatal cephalic pustulosis, occurs during the initial weeks after birth and causes whiteheads and red pimples on the infant’s cheeks, nose, and forehead, although breakouts can also appear on the chin, scalp, neck, back, or chest. Baby acne occurs in up to 20% of newborns. Symptoms of Baby Acne Baby acne is temporary and typically develops within two to four weeks after an infant is born and lasts several days or weeks....
The Billings ovulation method is a form of natural family planning that uses the assessment and awareness of cervical mucus to determine fertility patterns. Also called the cervical mucus method, the ovulation method, or simply, the Billings method, it was first developed by Dr. John and Evelyn Billings of Melbourne, Australia in the 1950s. It can be used both to prevent and to achieve pregnancy. Whether or not this method can act as reliable birth control is questionable, but the ability to track fertility patterns can be useful if you are trying to become pregnant....
