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While there are many commercially prepared ointments and creams available for diaper rash, there are more simple ways to heal the red, irritated skin also called diaper or irritant dermatitis (not to be confused with a yeast diaper rash.) Here are 5 ways you didn’t know you could relieve your baby’s diaper rash with natural products you already have around the house. Baking Soda Two tablespoons of baking soda in a warm bath will help heal diaper rash and lessen the redness associated with diaper rash....

Children and teens who are struggling with depression often find themselves struggling in school. The symptoms of depression can directly interfere with learning and work completion. This can lead to a vicious cycle for a child or teen with depression. Overview Poor school performance can lead to feelings of failure and increased stress, exacerbating the depression. There are steps and strategies that parents can take to help support their child or teen....

Before you had kids, you spent time with your spouse, your friends, your family and yourself. Now you barely have time to sleep. As stay-at-home moms, we often put our friendships on the back burner. But friendships are important to stay-at-home moms, whether they have one child or six. Don’t trade in your friendships because you’re busy raising kids. You need friends now more than ever and there are many reasons why....

Young adults and millennials are returning home to live with their parents in record numbers. There are many reasons for this, but according to Pew Research, the most prevalent reason for this return to the family nest is the fact that young adults are putting off marriage until later than ever before. Dating back to 1880, the most common living arrangement among young adults has been living with a romantic partner, whether a spouse or a significant other....

Yoga has long been known to be a great antidote to stress. Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. As yoga becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are discovering the benefits this ancient practice brings to their stressful lives. Establishing a consistent yoga routine is the best way to experience the difference yoga can make. Start with a stress management yoga routine that is intended for beginners who think they don’t have time for yoga....

Supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, may help significantly decrease the risk of early preterm births, according to a study published in EClinicalMedicine, a clinical journal of The Lancet. Key Takeaways A study finds that higher dosages of DHA may lower the risk of early preterm birth.Some prenatal vitamins may not provide enough DHA for pregnant women.Certain foods are valuable sources of DHA, but an additional supplement may still be needed....

Academic summer camps enhance your child’s love of learning while focusing on a specific academic program. If your child suffers a love loss once school lets out, a summer academic camp might be the right fit for them. From STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps to robotics camps and language camps to art camps, academically focused children can find an offering that suits their particular concentration. Most academic camps are run by colleges and private schools, but there also are nationwide non-profits that hold “touring” camps at local public schools....

Some people consider breastfeeding incompatible with social drinking. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while not drinking at all while breastfeeding is preferable, they acknowledge that the occasional drink is OK for breastfeeding parents. The bottom line is that new parents shouldn’t give up on breastfeeding just because they want to drink alcohol on occasion. Breastfeeding parents often wonder how much alcohol gets into breast milk....

What Is Neurofeedback Therapy? While it may sound super futuristic (it involves attaching electrical sensors to your head), neurofeedback therapy is pain-free and much less intimidating than it may seem. The reactions are noted by a graph so that the person can see how they naturally react. Following this therapy, patients can then work with a professional to understand why they have these reactions. This can help patients better understand the root of their feelings based on their natural reactions that they may not even realize are occurring....

Bronze baby shoes are a way of preserving the scuffed little shoes of those precious first steps. Though popular in previous generations, bronzing shoes fell out of fashion for a while. The process was messy, involving plaster and an electroplating finish to allow the bronzing to adhere to the shoes. And it was not exactly inexpensive. However, in recent years, changes have been made in how shoes can be preserved, and parents have different options they can explore....

If you have quit drinking but are still struggling with the negative and destructive attitudes and feelings you did during active addiction, you may be dealing with what’s called dry drunk syndrome. Originally coined by the creators of Alcoholic Anonymous, dry drunk syndrome can have a negative impact on the process of giving up drinking both physically and mentally. While dry drunk syndrome is most common among people who quit alcohol without the support of addiction professionals, anyone can become a dry drunk, especially during the emotionally charged first year of sobriety....

Stuttering can occur in approximately 5% of children and usually first appears between two and a half to three years of age. Some parents opt to wait and see if the stuttering resolves naturally; others opt for immediate treatment through speech-language therapy. Key Takeaways If your child currently stutters or has stuttered recently, it’s important to seek professional input as soon as possible. Telehealth is shown to be effective for stuttering therapy in children....

Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta (the organ that grows in the uterus to provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus) attaches low within the uterus, covering all or part of the cervix. The main placenta previa symptom is vaginal bleeding. Normally, the placenta attaches to the upper part of the uterus, away from the cervix. This allows for optimal blood supply and oxygenation of the placenta—and safe exit for the baby during labor and delivery....

Parenting a preschooler is never dull. One moment your kid is asking, “Where do rocks come from?” and just when you come up with a coherent explanation about how ocean waves break larger rocks down into smaller ones, they shout, “Let’s pretend we are unicorns!” Such is the life of a preschool parent. Preschoolers are curious, caring, and they have huge imaginations. It’s a pretty special stage! Of course, ages 3 to 5 are not without their challenges too....

Whether you’re a beginner or pro weight lifter, everyone needs weightlifting shoes. Not only do they offer support, but they keep your feet sturdy whenever you squat or deadlift. When searching for the best pair of sneakers for your strength training workouts, look for shoes that offer a strong, stable outsole, which will keep you grounded as you push and pull weight. A reinforced heel cup and/or extra support in the midfoot can also help stop your feet from shifting as you train....

Improving flexibility and posture and boosting core strength are a few of the benefits of barre workouts. You’ll be relieved to know that you don’t need expensive footwear—or any kind of footwear—for this low-impact workout. Some studios may allow you to take a class barefoot, but a solid pair of slip-resistant barre socks can keep you balanced and centered while keeping sweat and moisture at bay. Look for socks that fit snugly but aren’t too tight and have non-slip grips on the soles....

Duty to warn refers to the responsibility of a counselor or therapist to inform third parties or authorities if a client poses a threat to themselves or another identifiable individual. It is one of just a few instances where a therapist can breach client confidentiality. Normally, ethical guidelines require that therapists keep information revealed during therapy strictly private. What Is Duty to Warn? The American Psychological Association’s “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” specify how and when confidential information can be disclosed....

Being bullied is both heartbreaking and miserable for those targeted. But many adults, unless they too have been bullied, have a hard time understanding just how much kids can suffer. They fail to realize that the consequences of bullying are significant and can have a lasting impact. This lack of understanding is often called the “empathy gap.” Working to close this empathy gap is one of the best ways to improve bullying policies and prevent bullying....

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental condition that severely disrupts a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. A person with this condition might become out of touch with reality. While it might progress rapidly for some people, in most cases, it progresses so gradually that you might not notice the symptoms at the early stage of the condition. Research shows that the condition affects up to 0.64% of the United States population....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Justin Baldoni Justin Baldoni is an actor, filmmaker, and author. He is best known in popular culture for playing Rafael Solano on the acclaimed TV series “Jane the Virgin....