Finding fun things to do in the winter can be a challenge, especially for older kids and teenagers. The winter months can be long, dark, and boring. The cold weather and short days can lead to unhealthy habits, like overeating, spending too much time on the internet, or sleeping too much. So while you don’t need to entertain your children all winter, it can be helpful to create a list of “fun things to do in winter....
Send young guests home from your child’s party tired instead of wired with these 16 active party games that work for indoor play. Adapt them to work with your party’s theme, the number of guests you have, and their ages (and how many breakables are in your indoor party space). Try them in your living room or in a garage, basement, or even a park shelter if your outdoor plans are foiled....
One of the telltale signs of ADHD can be a person fidgeting while in class or in a waiting room. While some assume that fidgeting means the person is distracted or not paying attention, the opposite is true for people with ADHD. Fidgeting is a sign that the person with ADHD is trying to stay focused, but the task they’re focusing on isn’t providing their brain with enough stimulation. Causes of Fidgeting One common feature of ADHD is strong delay aversion....
Most smokers underestimate smoking cessation the first time they quit smoking. We often think that it is simply a matter of not smoking until we don’t miss it anymore, and while abstinence is certainly mandatory for success, there is much more to it than that. The information below will give you a head start on learning about what is involved when you stop smoking. Don’t fear what is ahead. Stub out your last cigarette and get started....
What Is Angry Sex? Angry sex is the engagement of pent-up aggression and passion during sexual acts that’s often wild and intense. People that engage in angry sex are usually couples in relationships. Angry sex often happens after a huge fight while emotions are still high, or it could be initiated hours or days after in the form of ‘makeup sex.’ Sometimes angry sex may replace discussing relationship issues. This article discusses what angry sex may look like, the importance of consent, and how to make angry sex comfortable for any parties involved....
Asherman’s syndrome, characterized by scarring in the uterus, is a condition most often associated with a common surgical procedure called dilation and curettage (D&C). The D&C may be used to remove excess tissue for any number of reasons, including: To resolve abnormal uterine bleedingTo sample an abnormally thick lining as can happen in women with PCOS, endometrial hyperplasia, or endometrial cancerTo remove tissue not totally expelled after a missed miscarriage, incomplete miscarriage, or deliveryTo terminate a pregnancy or remove tissue not totally expelled after a missed miscarriage, incomplete miscarriage, or delivery Following a D&C, uterine tissues can sometimes stick together abnormally and form adhesions....
Around 13.2% of American adults take antidepressants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Such medications can relieve symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, but they can also produce some side effects as well. Blurred vision can be a possible side effect from taking antidepressants. If you are experiencing blurry vision, it is important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor and determine if it might be due to your antidepressant or something else....
As COVID-19 spread throughout the world in early 2020, researchers rushed to understand as much about the virus as they could. What symptoms does it cause? How does it spread? Who is most at risk? Key Takeaways Body shaming and weight discrimination were prevalent issues before the pandemic, but COVID-19 commentary and diet pressures have made the issue worse.Researchers have determined that discrimination based on body size has a negative affect on mental health....
The placenta is a temporary organ that attaches to the inside of your uterus during pregnancy grows in the wall of your uterus during pregnancy. Through the umbilical cord, the placenta connects you and your baby while your child is growing in your womb. After the birth of your baby, the placenta detaches from your uterus and exits your body. This typically occurs within 30 minutes of vaginal or cesarean delivery....
Finding the right car seat and using it correctly can be difficult and confusing, especially when car seat guidelines seem to keep changing. If your child is neurodivergent or physically disabled, they may need a specially made child restraint system for the car. But in many cases, a conventional car seat will be suitable if it has certain features or characteristics that meet your child’s needs, such as a higher rear-facing capacity or deeper recline....
Many people mistakenly believe clove cigarettes, also known as kreteks, are a safe, more natural, and less toxic alternative to regular cigarettes. However, they are just as problematic as traditional cigarettes and pose a number of health risks. What Are Clove Cigarettes? Produced in Indonesia and distributed worldwide, clove cigarettes are made from cloves—the dried, unopened flower buds from the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), which is native to Indonesia’s Maluku Islands....
The womb is the best place to grow your baby. However, about 10% of pregnant women in the United States will experience premature labor, which is defined as going into labor before 37 weeks gestation. Many of these women will give birth to premature infants. Corticosteroid is a medication often given to pregnant people who go into labor early in order to speed up the maturation of the baby’s lungs before delivery....
One of the biggest child behavior problems is how to stop whining. Like fingernails on a chalkboard, whining is one of those sounds that instantly get your attention—and jangle your nerves. A study has even proven that whining is one of the most distracting sounds known to man—something parents knew already from the first-hand experience! Perhaps that’s why children seem almost genetically programmed to be able to do it naturally like fish know how to swim....
As the nation begins to open up and relax social distancing requirements, there is still some confusion about whether children should continue to wear masks. Key Takeaways Currently, the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone 12 and older. Children age 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated should continue to wear masks in school, at camp, and when taking part in group activities. Getting a young child to wear a mask is easier when parents turn it into a game or a challenge....
Infertility is expensive. The average couple who seeks help at a fertility clinic spends $5,000 in out-of-pocket expenses, and for those seeking IVF, the average climbs to $20,000. How much debt should you take on? Is there any way to avoid or at least reduce debts from infertility? Before you begin treatment, there are a number of things to consider including your situation, your limits, and other payment options that might be available....
Using a gym daycare is often the only way that parents of small children can find time to work out (not to mention take a shower in peace). But before you sign on the dotted line, or drop your little one off for the first time, check out the gym’s childcare service carefully. At a minimum, you’ll want to ask these questions: Is My Child Eligible for Gym Daycare? Find out whether there is an age minimum (or maximum)....
A heterotopic pregnancy is a dangerous pregnancy situation where a person has two pregnancies at the same time. These types of pregnancies are common among people who are going through IVF. Here is what you need to know about this type of pregnancy, including how often it occurs and how it is usually treated. Heterotopic Pregnancy Heterotopic pregnancy is the existence of two simultaneous pregnancies with separate implantation sites. One pregnancy is a viable intrauterine pregnancy (occurring in the uterus) and the other of which is a non-viable ectopic pregnancy (occurring outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube)....
What factors influence people’s behaviors and thoughts? Experimental psychology utilizes scientific methods to answer these questions by researching the mind and behavior. Experimental psychologists conduct experiments to learn more about why people do certain things. Overview of Experimental Psychology Why do people do the things they do? What factors influence how personality develops? And how do our behaviors and experiences shape our character? These are just a few of the questions that psychologists explore, and experimental methods allow researchers to create and empirically test hypotheses....
We may not all have block parties and an active neighborhood watch, but you may be more affected by your neighbors than you think; the neighborhood we live in can affect our happiness and stress levels in multiple ways. When you’re thinking of strategies to manage stress, consider investing in your relationships with your neighbors. How Neighbors Can Help Each Other Manage Stress The following are ways that neighbors can affect our lives and be resources for stress management....
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 Kristin Neff Kristin Neff is a pioneer in self-compassion research. She’s been studying self-compassion for more than 15 years. She’s the author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and the co-creator of a training program called Mindful Self-Compassion....
