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For most expectant parents, finding out the sex of their fetus on ultrasound is more of a curiosity than a necessity. But for some people, learning the sex of their fetus is very important, especially if they are considering invasive testing for a male sex-linked disorder like Duchenne muscular dystrophy or hemophilia. During your pregnancy, you will likely have at least one or two routine ultrasounds. You may have more if your doctor thinks they are indicated....

What Does Charles Mean? If you’re looking for a traditional, masculine name that seems to never go out of style, consider using the name Charles. The name Charles is derived from the Old English word “ceorl,” meaning “free man.” The word “ceorl” was used to distinguish a free person from a bondsman or slave (“thew”) and a noble person (“eorl”). How Popular Is the Name Charles? Charles has been a popular name for boys in the U....

What do you do if you love psychology but have no interest in working in the field of mental health? Fortunately, psychology is a very diverse field, and there are plenty of opportunities in other areas such as research and applied psychology. Consider the following question from a reader: “I love psychology, which is why I’m currently working on my bachelor’s degree in psychology. I don’t want to work in mental health, so my ultimate plan is to become a researcher....

A devastating wildfire rages in the California mountains, a result of pyrotechnics used during a gender reveal party. But that’s not the only potentially damaging thing about these events. Key Takeaways A California wildfire sheds new light on the potentially devastating effects of using outlandish methods to announce a baby’s gender. For years, LGBTQIA+ people have spoken out against these parties, claiming they promote a gender binary agenda.It’s possible to throw a more inclusive (and safe!...

Social loafing describes the tendency of individuals to put forth less effort when they are part of a group. Because all members of the group are pooling their effort to achieve a common goal, each member of the group contributes less than they would if they were individually responsible. Overview Imagine that your teacher assigned you to work on a class project with a group of 10 other students. If you were working on your own, you would have broken down the assignment into steps and started work right away....

People’s mental and emotional health have taken a devastating blow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has isolation affected adults, but children were also faced with increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, and grief. For several months, children were unable to socialize with friends and family and this isolation had a great impact on their overall well-being. Student Suicide Cluster in Las Vegas Disease containment procedures for COVID-19 included moving education to a virtual platform....

Going back to work after having a baby can bring a variety of emotions. You may be wondering about missing out on milestones, as your infant might be smiling, engaging in tummy time, and possibly even sleeping through the night by this point. Or, you could be itching to get back to your work routine, with big projects on your mind. But when work is also your home, things can get a little tricky....

It’s common for breastfeeding parents to wonder how to increase their breast milk supply. In addition to frequent nursing, it can really help to pump to boost breast milk production. In fact, the regular and frequent use of a breast pump to remove breast milk from your breasts can help you create, maintain, or increase your breast milk supply. This is because breast milk production is based on a supply and demand system....

Milk allergy, also called dairy allergy, cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), or cow’s milk allergy (CMA), is the most common food allergy in kids. Many breastfeeding parents worry that eating dairy may cause sensitivities and allergic reactions in their babies. However, this is not usually the case as dairy allergy is relatively uncommon in babies, with an incidence estimated to be well below 1%. While it’s true that much of the food that you eat does travel into your breast milk, you don’t need to eat dairy-free unless your baby has a diagnosed milk protein allergy and your doctor advises you to abstain....

What Is Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy? Ellen Frank, PhD, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is credited with founding this form of therapy. Dr. Frank’s theory was that relationship conflicts or disruptions in one’s daily routine can trigger mood episodes in people with mental health conditions. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) helps people improve their mood and overall mental health by building a regular routine and improving their interpersonal relationships....

Screen time restrictions set by parents might not have much of an effect on their kids’ technology use into adulthood, according to a new study. Key Takeaways New research says that parental restrictions on technology use during childhood don’t affect technology use in adulthood.Still, experts say parents can help their kids build healthy technology habits. Technology access and frequency of use in adolescence only weakly predicted time spent using technology in adulthood, according to the research, which was published in Advances in Life Course Research....

If your toddler or preschooler has started reading books on their own with very little instruction from you—aside from reading to them regularly—you may have a self-taught reader. Self-taught reading, also known as spontaneous reading, is when a child figures out how to read without any formal reading instruction. This can be a sign of giftedness or of neurodivergence, but not always. Self-taught readers have broken the reading code (the alphabet as a symbol system of sounds and words)....

Thousands of kids out there are in need of a safe home. Sadly, there are not nearly enough foster families available for all these children. You can help by stepping up to become a foster parent. Opening your home and your heart to a child is exactly what these kids need. But before you decide to take in a foster child, be sure you’re up for the challenges (and joys) ahead....

Assessing children requires preparation, especially when testing English as a Second Language (ESL) students for learning disabilities that require special education services. Learn the best practices for testing such students with this guide. Communicate With ESL Parents The first and most important step in the testing and evaluation process is for school staffers to reliably communicate with the parents of ESL students. Communication about the assessment ensures ESL parents are well-informed about the process and about their rights....

Strength training is an important component of any effective fitness program. And lifting free-weight dumbbells is great, thanks to their versatility, relatively small footprint, and many other benefits. Whether pumping iron at home or at the gym, a helpful piece of equipment to have is a dumbbell rack—and it’s not just for looks. “A dumbbell rack is helpful because it provides storage for your weights, allows you to organize your dumbbells according to size, and also limits any injuries that could occur when you leave your weights on the floor versus the rack,” Daniel Sullivan, CPT, CNC, certified personal trainer and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, says....

Whether you’re jogging, running errands, or hiking, having an easy place to store your stuff is essential. And few bags offer as much convenience as the fanny pack. Fanny packs—also known as belt bags—are relatively small bags that traditionally fasten around the waist (though it’s also becoming popular to wear them cross-body). When buying a fanny pack, consider what you need to carry as the bags vary in size and style....

Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy and childbirth. So, after your baby is born, your body needs time to heal. As you recover, it’s important to make an appointment to see your OB-GYN for postpartum care. Here’s what you need to know about the postpartum visit, including when to see your doctor and what you can expect. The Postpartum Period The time of your life after you have a baby is called the postpartum or postnatal period....

You’ve got your headphones on, lost in a song, when a particularly powerful chorus or instrumental break sends tingling ripples down your arms and legs. Or maybe the hair on the back of your neck stands on end. If you’re familiar with some version of this feeling, you join the 55% to 90% of humans that experience the physical sensation of musical chills. Key Takeaways Research suggests at least 55% of people experience pleasurable chills while listening to music they enjoy....

Figuring out vegetable serving sizes for toddlers can be tricky, because while we have general recommendations for what and how much a toddler might eat, each child explores foods at their own pace. It’s normal for a toddler to have some fluctuations in appetite or varying interest in different foods from day to day. The role of caregivers is to nurture a healthy relationship with food and to ensure that a variety of vegetables are offered, so that toddlers gets lots of exposure to different foods....

You can’t read about mental health treatment right now without reading something about ketamine or psychedelics—but you may wonder what part of the experience makes it so effective. “Ketamine treatment is actually a spectrum of services which include the use of ketamine as a psychiatric pharmaceutical, the use of ketamine as a lubricant for the psychotherapy process, and the use of ketamine to induce mystical-type experience,” says Raquel Bennett, PsyD, and founder of the Ketamine Research Institute....