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Motor planning, motor control, and motor coordination are three related terms that help describe what’s happening in your kids’ bodies and brains (and your own, too) to make movements happen. Everything from the tiniest wave of a finger to a much more complicated sequence of events requires planning, control, and coordination. They’re all inter-related, and they’re all important. What Is Motor Planning? Motor planning is defined as the ability to organize the body’s actions: knowing what steps to take, and in what order, to complete a particular task....

Whether or not your baby has an innie or an outie belly button is due to chance. You won’t know right away which way your baby’s belly button will go, but both innies and outies are healthy. In the majority of cases, an outie is perfectly normal and not of medical concern. If your baby formed some scar tissue underneath the belly button, this could cause it to protrude and become an outie....

What is An Ectopic Pregnancy? If you’ve heard about ectopic pregnancies, you’re probably interested in the statistics. Specifically, you’re likely wondering how common are ectopic pregnancies, what are the risk factors, and what are your chances of having an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy, which is also called a tubal pregnancy, is relatively rare. It occurs in an estimated 1% to 2% of pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies are nonviable pregnancies that implant outside of the uterus....

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development suggests that children move through four different stages of learning. His theory focuses not only on understanding how children acquire knowledge, but also on understanding the nature of intelligence. Piaget’s stages are: Sensorimotor stage: Birth to 2 yearsPreoperational stage: Ages 2 to 7Concrete operational stage: Ages 7 to 11Formal operational stage: Ages 12 and up Piaget believed that children take an active role in the learning process, acting much like little scientists as they perform experiments, make observations, and learn about the world....

Fertility declines as people get older, which means that conceiving might be difficult for people who are trying to start a family later in life. However, until you reach menopause, which is characterized as 12 months without a menstrual cycle, it is still possible to conceive—and an increasing number of people are. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were 1,073 women aged 50 and over who gave birth in 2019, which is up from 959 births in 2018....

At some point in time, nearly every woman wonders if she’s pregnant. Perhaps you have some pregnancy symptoms or have a late period. Maybe you’ve been trying to have a baby can are waiting impatiently for a big fat positive. Either way, these are some of the most common questions you’ll get asked by your healthcare professional. What Should I Do If I Think I’m Pregnant? If you suspect that you could be pregnant, you can either take a pregnancy test or you can wait for your period to come....

What Does Ruth Mean? Looking for a classic old-fashioned name for your baby girl? You can’t go wrong with the name Ruth, which also has a strong biblical backstory. Ruth is predominantly a girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “friend,” “friendship,” or “compassionate friend.” It is derived from the Hebrew word re’ut, meaning “friend.” The name is the central character in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament, which is one of only two books named after a woman....

Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults are currently involved in the gig economy, and one-third have made independent work their full-time job. Rather than working for one employer on a fixed salary and under strict constraints, many people are finding alternative ways to generate income and using their personal networks to do so. Gig work is rising quickly, especially among skilled service workers, and the shift away from the traditional job market is largely positive....

At first glance, you might question why anyone would ever blame the victim of a sexual assault. But think about it a little more. You may discover that there have been times when you too have put the responsibility on a victim, rather than the perpetrator. Sadly, it’s a common phenomenon. If you’ve been the victim of a sexual assault, you might have even blamed yourself. You might have convinced yourself that somehow you did something wrong — or that you didn’t do enough to stop it....

Helping your daughter learn to track her period arrival dates is a great way to take some of the anxiety out of menstruation. When a tween or teen knows how to predict her period, she’s better prepared to handle the challenges that go along with menstruation. And she may even be in a better position to deal with some of the negative side effects of menstruation, such as cramps, headaches, lower back pain, moodiness, acne, and other irritating symptoms....

Language arts is the name given to the study and improvement of language and communication. It is what many of us refer to as English and grammar, encompassing not only how we read and write but what we read and write. First-grade language arts instruction builds on the skills children are expected to have learned by the end of kindergarten, moving them from reading readiness to actual reading skills. It also aims to expand their written skills from letters and words to complete sentences and complex thoughts....

Not having enough breast milk is a common worry that many breastfeeding mothers share. A bottle-feeding mom can measure the exact amount of breast milk or formula that their child is getting. But, if you’re breastfeeding, there isn’t a measurement system marked on your breasts. So, how will you know if you’re making enough breast milk and your baby is getting enough at each feeding? Well, while you can’t see and actually measure the amount of breast milk in your breasts, there certainly are other ways to tell if you’re baby is getting what he needs....

France is a country well-known for its beautiful sights, food and wine, and its rich history and culture. From the snow-capped mountains to the Riviera coast to the iconic Eiffel Tower in the City of Lights and Love, France is captivating. It is a popular tourist destination, but it’s also a place that has had a profound influence on art, fashion, and literature. France is also known for its romantic and elegant language, providing the perfect inspiration for baby names....

Stimulus discrimination is a term used in both classical and operant conditioning. It involves the ability to distinguish between one stimulus and similar stimuli. In both cases, it means responding only to certain stimuli, and not responding to those that are similar. This article discusses how stimulus discrimination works, when it occurs, and how it can affect behavior. It also covers how it differs from stimulus generalization. Discrimination in Classical Conditioning Classical conditioning is a type of learning that involves forming associations between two stimuli....

As more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, you may be curious about the types of products available to you. The popularity of vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil is one that is on the rise. Vaping THC oil involves heating the oil and inhaling it through a vaporizing device like a vape pen or e-cigarette. Many healthcare providers are concerned about the health-related effects of this THC product type. Also Known As: A THC vaping device can be referred to as a vape pen, dab pen, wax pen, THC pen, e-hookah, or mod....

My entire life has been focused on getting approval. I don’t mean the kind of approval that you think of like being allowed to go out with a friend—I mean the kind of approval in which you are looking to be accepted long-term. I needed approval from my parents. I grew up in the foster care system. From 3 months to almost 12 years old, I did not have permanent parents....

Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people prefer identity-first language rather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects that community language preference. Although not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, autistic burnout is a condition that has recently gotten the attention of providers, researchers, and the autistic community. Baden Gaeke Franze, 2017 president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network of Winnipeg, has written, “On the most basic level, autistic burnout means being exhausted....

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can interfere with employment. Attending school, college, or university, going on job interviews, and performing in a work environment can be difficult if you live with this disorder. Those who do find themselves maintaining employment may still struggle daily. If you find yourself in this position, one thing that can help is to share how you feel. By the same token, reading stories from other people going through the same thing can be helpful....

Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the first season of the TV show, “Moon Knight,” available on Disney+. This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the depiction of dissociative identity disorder in “Moon Knight.” See Part 1. Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly called multiple personality disorder, is a mental health condition in which a single individual has two or more separate personalities, referred to as “alters” or “parts....

The Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) from the CDC lists unintentional injuries (accidents) as the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in most age groups. The only exception is for younger children under 12 months old, for whom accidents are the 5th leading cause of death. At this age, congenital anomalies, premature birth, maternal pregnancy complications, and SIDS rank higher than accidents as a cause of death....