While your teen may think it’s fine to wait until the last possible second to complete her high school science lab or her math project, procrastination can be a big problem later in life. She may find that waiting until the last second means an unexpected illness, emergency, or problem will prevent her from getting her work done. Her future boss or college professors aren’t likely to accept late work—or the excuses that accompany delayed projects....
One of the primary causes of infertility is low sperm count and motility. These issues, coupled with poor sperm quality, represent 90% of all cases of infertility in men and anywhere from 20% to 40% in couples. This condition is called oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. Nearly one in six men is affected by infertility related to problems with their sperm. The causes can range from hereditary factors and lifestyle choices to past infections and a person’s age....
Natural remedies for ADHD (and other conditions) are treatments that do not involve a prescription from a healthcare provider. People have been using natural remedies to address their health issues for millennia. They are now generally referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and commonly involve nutritional strategies, supplements, and lifestyle changes. Medication may be necessary to treat ADHD, but complementary and alternative treatments may also be helpful for alleviating ADHD symptoms....
Most of us think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that results from life-threatening experiences, such as being in a war, experiencing a natural disaster, or being in a car accident. But experiences that are thought of as more commonplace and with less immediate dangers can also cause PTSD. One of these is bullying. Bullying is, unfortunately, very common. For example, up to 20% of children aged 12 to 18 have been victims of bullying....
Check out these sight word reading strategies which can help your child whether she struggles with a learning disability like dyslexia, or is simply excited to read. Learning Disabilities in Reading As most children master decoding skills, they naturally begin to become more efficient readers. Learning to recognize whole words by sight rather than by decoding each word is part of that process. Naturally, reading a whole word by sight rather than decoding letter-by-letter and sound-by-sound is a much more efficient and faster process....
Do you enjoy helping people work through their problems? You may want to consider becoming a counselor. Counseling is a popular specialty area that offers a diverse range of job opportunities. Counseling Is a Popular Career There are a wide variety of career options available to students of psychology, but counseling is one area that’s particularly popular. Counseling can be an exciting career path, especially for students looking for a job centered on working directly with people to help solve real-world problems....
We live in a digital and always-online world where kids are increasingly using a variety of devices not only for entertainment and social connection but also for schoolwork, research, and college applications. Plus, the age at which kids begin using technology is getting younger and younger. In fact, Pew Research Center reports that 60% of parents said that their kids began engaging with smart devices before the age of 5 while one-third indicate their child’s online activity began before age 2....
Anyone who has experienced a panic attack knows firsthand the intense feelings of fear and discomfort this process can produce. It doesn’t help that panic attacks may sometimes appear without any warning or trigger in what is known as an ‘unexpected panic attack.’ Other times, cases of panic attacks may be anticipated, otherwise known as an ’expected panic attack.’ These attacks commonly occur during triggering situations like proximity to a feared animal or a dreaded work emergency....
An existential crisis is the feeling of unease people experience about meaning, choice, and freedom in life. This existential anxiety often causes people to feel that life is inherently pointless and that existence has no meaning. An existential crisis can also lead to feelings of confusion about an individual’s sense of identity. Existential anxiety tends to arise during transitions and reflects difficulty adapting, often related to losing safety and security. For example, a college student moving away from home or an adult going through a difficult divorce might feel as though the foundation on which their life was built is crumbling....
Parents who exhibit this style listen to their kids and provide love and warmth in addition to limits and fair discipline. This approach to parenting avoids punishment and threats and instead relies on strategies such as positive reinforcement. Authoritative parenting is characterized by reasonable demands and high responsiveness. While authoritative parents might have high expectations for their children, they also give them the resources and support they need to succeed....
If you had a tough pregnancy, you may have thought things would get easier once your baby was born. Perhaps you were ready to be rid of the watermelon-between-your-legs waddle, or couldn’t wait to have a glass of wine again. And of course, you were likely looking forward to the best reward for all of the weeks of pregnancy—finally holding your little one in your arms! But many first-time parents find that after the first month of parenthood, it can actually get more difficult....
There is a wide range of normal language development in toddlers and two-year-olds. Children hit milestones at different times, and many factors can influence how much or how clearly a child speaks. For instance, children who live in a bilingual home may take a little longer to become fluent in either language (but in the long run may have significantly better verbal skills than their peers). Toddlers in a family with older siblings sometimes speak later because brothers and sisters “talk for them....
Going to a concert without a parent can be a rite of passage for many teens. But, letting your teen go to a show without a chaperone can be a frightening prospect. If your teen wants to go to a concert with friends, it’s important to address the issue on a case-by-case basis. Certainly, not all concerts—and not all teens—are created equal. If your teen wants to go to a concert without an adult, here are five questions you should ask yourself first:...
Why do kids bully others? In order to help both bullies and their targets, it’s important to understand bullying behavior. But to do so, adults need to move past the usual assumptions (say, that all bullies are loners or lack self-esteem). Research shows that the reasons behind bullying can run the gamut from lack of impulse control and anger management issues to revenge and a longing to fit in. Knowing more about why bullies do what they do can guide the way this behavior is addressed....
The female breasts, also known as the mammary glands, are located on the front of the body. They extend out of the chest wall between the abdomen and the neck. Since a gland is an organ or a part of the body that can create a substance or secretion, the breasts are able to produce breast milk. The ability to make breast milk allows women to provide nutrition and nourishment to their children through breastfeeding....
What Is Bibliotherapy? When dealing with conditions such as anxiety and depression or coping with grief, sometimes it can be difficult to make sense of what is happening in your mind and body, especially if you don’t have any other experience to compare it to. Bibliotherapy aims to bridge this gap by using literature to help you improve your life by providing information, support, and guidance in the form of reading books and stories....
Whether you’re a working or stay-at-home parent, pumping breastmilk is not always the easiest task. Maybe you’re constantly trying to get a few ounces during your lunch break, or you’re forced to pump while fending off your toddler’s meltdown over the wrong color sippy cup. Either way, trying to find a quiet, private place to pump isn’t always possible, which is why some parents are taking their breast pumps on the road....
There’s a common misconception that by performing a cervical exam at the end of pregnancy, a doctor or midwife can tell if labor will begin soon or if vaginal birth is recommended or not. This is not the case. However, a cervical exam at this stage does allow a practitioner to determine dilation and possibly the position of the baby, which can help define when labor actually does (or did) start....
Growing up can be difficult, especially when you’re caught between childhood and adolescence. Tweens find themselves in new territory just about every day, and with all the challenges they face, it’s no wonder they often find themselves confused and frustrated. If your child seems to be at the end of their rope, you can help. The tips below can help you calm your frustrated tween so that they can gather their thoughts and move on—hopefully without a full-blown argument or temper tantrum....
In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) enacted the first pandemic-related eviction moratorium. It prevented lessors of covered properties from filing eviction notices, charging extra fees, or issuing penalties for unpaid rent. It expired on July 24, 2020, but new, more encompassing moratoriums have since passed. Key Takeaways On August 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium in effect through October 3....
