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People have long been interested in understanding human personality. As a result, numerous theories have been developed to explain how personality develops and influences behavior. The 16 personality factors are different dimensions that make up personality. These include factors such as emotional stability, perfectionism, reasoning, and warmth. One such theory was proposed by psychologist Raymond Cattell, who created a taxonomy of 16 different personality traits that could be used to describe and explain individual differences between people’s personalities....

Intrauterine fetal demise is the clinical term for stillbirth used to describe the death of a baby in the uterus. The term is usually applied to losses at or after the 20th week of gestation. Pregnancies that are lost earlier are considered miscarriages and are treated differently by medical examiners. Parents of a stillborn baby, for example, will receive a birth and death certificate while those of a miscarried fetus will not....

Sore nipples are a common problem of breastfeeding. They are often the result of a poor latch. But, they can also develop for other reasons such as thrush, mastitis, blebs, dermatitis, a new pregnancy, vasospasms, or even using a breast pump incorrectly. Depending on the cause of the soreness, a nipple cream or moisturizer may help. Some over-the-counter products are soothing and safe, but others can cause even more problems. And, for some situations, only a prescription will bring relief....

Milk has historically been a staple in childhood diets and a key source of nutrition. So why are children in the US drinking less of it today? Key Takeaways Children are drinking less milk than ever before.American opinions about milk as a healthy choice are shifting, with nut milks quickly rising in popularity.The American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends milk and water as the best beverage choices for children of all ages....

When the First Response FSH Fertility Test first came out in 2009, it created quite a stir. While some lauded the opportunity for women to take “their fertility into their own hands,” others questioned whether this at-home test gave the user anything of value. Others even wondered if the test could cause more harm than good. The First Response product has been discontinued as of the spring of 2015. But they weren’t the only source for at-home FSH tests....

There are a number of special style concerns for referencing electronic sources in APA format. Online documents, journal articles, databases, and message boards all have unique referencing requirements. It is important to note the exact web address on any online source you use. Always keep track of the electronic resources you refer to as you are researching a topic and collecting references. Proper APA Format for Electronic References The following examples can help you prepare your electronic references in proper APA format....

Childbirth classes are designed to help educate pregnant people and their families about options for care and techniques to use during labor. These classes usually cover various forms of pain relief, from relaxation and movement to intravenous pain medications and epidurals. It’s a lot to take in, but a good teacher will help make everything clear. Many pregnant people find hospital-based childbirth classes a convenient option to prepare for the birth of their baby....

Friends add a wonderful dimension to our lives: they help us celebrate the good times, and they help us make it through the tough times. Having a strong, supportive social network has been associated with lower levels of stress, increased longevity, and greater levels of happiness. Unfortunately, conflicted relationships can bring significant amounts of stress to our lives, and the stress can be ongoing. Learning how to minimize that type of stress while maintaining as much closeness as possible can be difficult, but dealing with volatile relationships can be even more difficult....

Your baby’s first year is all about transitions, such as breast to bottle, milk to solids, and sitting to crawling to walking. So many big things are happening in that little body! One big transition is moving away from the bottle and, instead, using a sippy cup. One glance at a social media parenting group shows that everyone is using a different type of cup, and that there are strong opinions about hard spouts versus soft spouts....

Your adult children move hundreds of miles away. You have a disagreement with your son’s wife. Your daughter doesn’t like your input on raising her children. Whatever the situation, you find yourself cut out of your grandchildren’s lives, and processing all the emotions that come with being estranged. Research shows that 43% of grandparents say they travel over 200 miles to see their grandchild who lives the furthest from them. Travel time, however, is not the only challenge to being a part of a grandchild’s life....

Everyone has times when they don’t feel their best. Whether you are struggling with a low mood, anxiety, stress, or just a lack of motivation, it’s tough to feel good when you’re not quite at 100%. When you are feeling down or stressed, it can be helpful to look for things you can do to make yourself feel better quickly. While there are things that are simply outside of your control, there are lots of actionable steps you can take to seize control and feel better right now....

Babies and children who suck their thumbs likely started the habit long before they were born. In fact, it is completely normal for infants and young children to pop their thumb—or even a finger—in their mouth to calm down, self-soothe, or help them fall asleep. “Babies tend to suck their thumbs as a self-soothing measure,” explains Heather Sever, DO, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “They also have natural rooting and sucking reflexes in the newborn period....

It’s normal to experience an occasional misunderstanding, disagreement, or even selfishness among family members. In fact, challenges and difficulties are not that uncommon. But, if you find that your relationships with family members—or even just one family member in particular—are especially difficult, you may want to take some time to examine that relationship more closely. Begin by asking yourself if the relationship is unsafe or just a little awkward to manage....

If you’re the parent of a teen with social anxiety disorder (SAD), it can be hard to know how best to help him or her cope. In addition to helping your child obtain a proper diagnosis and effective treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or medication, there are a number of steps that you can take to help your teen on a daily basis. Expose Your Teen to Social Situations Although it may be tempting to be overprotective or to shelter your adolescent, it’s important to provide her with confidence-building experiences and to not let him avoid situations that make him anxious....

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its analysis of what it costs to raise a child in the United States. And according to their figures it can cost as much as $233,610 before inflation for a two-parent, middle-income family to raise a child through the age of 17. Interestingly, a family’s costs decrease with each additional child—what’s referred to as the “cheaper by the dozen effect.” In fact the USDA states that for families with one child, expenses averaged 27% more per child than expenses in a two-child family....

What Is an Intellectual Disability? An intellectual disability is a neurodevelopmental condition that develops in childhood. It affects your capacity to learn and retain new information, and it also affects everyday behavior such as social skills and hygiene routines. People with this condition experience significant limitations with intellectual functioning and developing adaptive skills like social and life skills. An IQ test determines whether a person has an intellectual disability. IQ scores lower than 70 indicate an intellectual disability....

With all of the diet culture talk that happens all around us, it is no surprise that parents might question whether they should give their kids sugar-free fruit juice. After all, we see sugar and other foods labeled as “bad” or “dangerous” in magazines, on TV shows, in conversations, and even on kids’ shows. The bottom-line is that labeling foods as bad or dangerous , or assigning moral value to certain bodies or ways of eating is far more dangerous....

Lewis Terman was an influential psychologist who is known for his version of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test and for his longitudinal study of giftedness. His research is the longest-lasting longitudinal study ever conducted. His work added important contributions to the understanding of how intelligence influences life success, health, and outcomes. Lewis Terman’s Influence on Psychology Terman is best known for: Genetic studies of geniusEducational psychology pioneerEugenicsFurther development and refinement of the Binet-Simon IQ testMental testing Early Life Lewis Madison Terman was the 12th of 14 children born on January 15, 1877 to a farming family in Indiana....

So much of pregnancy is focused on the health of the growing baby, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that the health of the person carrying them is just as important. The two are inextricably linked. This becomes even more apparent if, like me, the mother is dealing with a chronic illness. Throughout my pregnancy, I had the delicate task of treating my thyroid disease while keeping the wellbeing of my baby in mind....

You may be concerned if you notice a white spot on your nipple while breastfeeding. However, these white spots on the nipple are relatively common during breastfeeding. They form on the nipple at the end of a milk duct or nipple pore and are called nipple blebs, milk blebs, or milk blisters. These small, milk-filled cysts or blockages are thought to be created by breast milk that has become thick and hard during breastfeeding....