The name Levi has become a favorite amongst new parents for being both traditional and trendy. It means “united," “joined,” or, sometimes, “joined in harmony.” It has Biblical roots: in the Old Testament, Levi is the son of Jacob and Leah. The Levites are also one of the 12 tribes of the Israelites. In this way, Levi is a name signifying the unification or founding of something. How Popular Is the Name Levi?...
Milkies Milk-Saver is a flexible container made to fit inside a bra or snug tank top to collect breast milk that leaks from the side not being nursed or pumped. Some women do leak a lot of breast milk that is otherwise wasted, so for those women, this could be a useful product. It does work well for its intended purpose, though for public use it’s a bit bulky and would probably be a hassle to get into place without attracting attention....
If you’re trying to conceive, you might wonder what having painful periods have to do with your ability to get pregnant. While cramps themselves won’t affect your ability to conceive, the cause of your painful menstrual cycles could have an impact on your fertility. What Causes Period Cramps? Cramps are caused by prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are naturally occurring chemicals and can be found in tissues throughout the body, including in the uterus....
For girls, the mystery of puberty brings with it a host of questions. It’s difficult for tween girls to fully understand how their bodies will change when they go through puberty, and sex education class may not answer all the questions your daughter has. Below are typical period questions girls ask when discussing menstruation. Review them so you can better prepare and answer all the questions she might have. While your tween may garner some information from friends, online, or from movies or televisions, make sure she’s getting correct information by answering any of her questions about her period yourself....
If you’ve noticed that your teenage child has difficulty paying attention, sitting still, or completing chores or schoolwork, you may wonder whether they’re just being a typical teenager or whether it’s something more serious, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The signs of ADHD are classified into two categories: ADHD is a medical condition that affects the brain’s functioning and development. As a result, people who have ADHD may find it hard to focus, sit still, wait, listen well, or exercise self-control....
We hear the term ‘stress’ being thrown around so often, we may not realize that people mean different things when they’re discussing stress. Just what is stress, and what do people mean by the term? What Is Stress? First, an answer to the question, ‘What is stress?’ The term ‘stress’ refers to the response you have when facing circumstances that force you to act, change, or adjust in some way to maintain your footing or to keep things balanced....
Dads, have you ever noticed that you were gaining weight along with your partner’s pregnancy? Do you find yourself feeling queasy at certain times of the day? Have you experienced appetite changes? Have you noticed an increase in the amount of flatulence you experience? Then you may be experiencing sympathetic pregnancy symptoms, also known as Couvade Syndrome. Couvade Syndrome Couvade comes from the French word couvee meaning “to hatch.” It has come to mean a man having a “sympathetic pregnancy....
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts For this special episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW sits down with GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter JoJo to talk about depression, addiction, and learning how to become mentally strong. Meet JoJo JoJo is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as a teen, when she became the youngest solo artist to top the U....
Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to round up the 10 most popular episodes that you all listened to this year. While it’s been a difficult year, we hope that The Verywell Mind Podcast has made it a little easier for you. Thank you for your continued support and listenership! Episode 131 To say it’s been a strange year sounds like an understatement....
Sweat, dirt, and bacteria can accumulate in your workout clothes and leave an unpleasant odor, even after clothes have been removed or washed. Even if your exercise routine does not involve wind sprints or similarly sweaty activities, your workout clothes will likely soak up much more sweat than the rest of your wardrobe. This often requires a tougher laundry detergent than what you would use with your regular clothes. Sweat creates a more acidic pH in your workout clothes, so washing it out is crucial for fresh laundry....
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 65 Whether your anxiety spikes every time you have to make a phone call or you experience panic attacks that come “out of the blue,” anxiety feels uncomfortable....
Of course, you’ve heard about stress and may have even experienced a good amount of it already today. But do you know what the difference is between “stress” and “stressors?” Stressors are situations that are experienced as a perceived threat to one’s well-being or position in life, especially if the challenge of dealing with it exceeds a person’s perceived available resources. When one encounters stressors, the body’s stress response is triggered, and a series of physiological changes take place to allow the person to fight or run....
Sexuality is a normal part of life, even for babies and young children. Like other aspects of development like motor skills or emotional intelligence, sexual behavior is healthy and expected and tends to follow a typical trajectory in childhood. Most kids discover their penis or vulva at a similar stage of early development. They might “play with their privates” incidentally as a part of self-discovery or because it feels good. Sometimes, a child might show an interest in looking at other people’s genitals, too....
Mantra meditation is one of the simplest and easiest-to-learn meditation techniques. Like other forms of meditation, it can change your stress levels at the moment with a single session or can change the way you manage stress from now on with repeated practice. And it has the benefit of being simple to learn and customize to meet your specific needs for stress management. Benefits of Mantra Meditation If you are reading this, you have probably already heard that meditation is a powerhouse of a stress reliever because of all of the ways it can improve your outlook and overall health....
What Is the HEXACO Personality Test? Those who complete the personality test answer statements such as, “I often go for walks” or “I like to watch television.” A computer then analyzes the results and provides scores on each of the 6 domains, as well as 25 facets. Responses are collected and used for research purposes. HEXACO Personality Test The HEXACO Personality Inventory measures six facets of personality: Honesty-Humility Emotionality Extraversion Agreeableness (vs....
The most common diagnostic system for psychiatric disorders is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), currently in its fifth edition. While the last DSM, DSM-IV, used multiaxial diagnosis, DSM-5 did away with this system. What Are the Five Axes in a Multiaxial Diagnosis? In the DSM-IV-TR system, an individual was diagnosed on five different domains, or “axes.” In a single axis system like DSM-5 is, an individual is diagnosed in just one domain....
If you’ve had an argument with a loved one, a friend or family member may nudge you to sort it out sooner rather than later. “Never go to bed angry” is advice you’re likely to hear while they’re persuading you to reach out to the person you’ve argued with. You’ve probably wondered whether you should follow the “Never go to bed angry” rule and how this practice affects your mental health....
Although parenting is rewarding, there will undoubtedly be hard days and difficult times. Some of those especially hard times can be when your child misbehaves. Dealing with behavior problems can cause you to focus on your hardships or to forget about the joys of raising children if you’re not careful. But these 23 parenting quotes can help you keep things in proper perspective when you are disciplining your child. Quotes About Parenting It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day responsibilities of parenting and forget to look at the bigger picture....
Naming your children by letter is a unique way to keep your family in a theme. Whether you pick the letter for a specific reason—perhaps to make everyone match—or you want your children to have a particular set of initials, choosing the letter is the first step of the process. Names that start with “W” run the gamut from unique to popular and include everything in between. You’ll find just about anything your family requires and can keep your children on trend and on theme....
Step 10: “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Whether you’re working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Al-Anon, or any other program, step 10 may be one of the least popular of all the 12 steps. Why? It’s simply no fun to be wrong and then have to admit it. But without this step, progress toward recovery can not only cease, it can actually lose ground....
