One of the more difficult situations you may face as a parent is dealing with a coach who is a bully. Unlike the typical “schoolyard bullies,” this type of bully is more dangerous and is harder to recognize. Consequently, many parents don’t even realize that the coach is bullying their child. Instead, they trust in the coach’s position, and falsely believe that the coach excels at being tough and pushing kids to succeed....
Spirituality offers a worldview that suggests there is more to life than just what people experience on a sensory and physical level. Instead, it suggests that there is something greater that connects all beings to each other and to the universe itself. Spirituality is the broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self. It strives to answer questions about the meaning of life, how people are connected to each other, truths about the universe, and other mysteries of human existence....
More than 48 million Americans over the age of 12 have used marijuana in the last year according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, making it the most common illicit drug used in the United States. Roughly 22.2 million use it every month. Marijuana is also surprisingly available to youths, even in middle school. In 2019, nearly one-third of 8th graders said it would be “fairly easy” or “very easy” to get marijuana....
Whether you’re looking to gain weight, lose weight, or are simply interested in tracking your weight over time, a scale may be one of the simplest devices you can use. Some bathroom scales read more than just weight and can provide broad intel on body fat percentage, muscle mass, and more. When looking for a bathroom scale, think about what key features are most important to you. Are you looking for an affordable, easy-to-use scale that weighs you accurately but doesn’t do much else?...
Protein bars can be a nutritious and convenient snack option between meals or as a post-workout boost to support muscle repair. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. However, protein needs are highly individualized and dependent on many factors including physical activity and overall health, with some athletes needing anywhere from 1.2-2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight.Aim to incorporate protein at each meal and add protein rich snacks in between to meet your individual needs....
If you believe that thoughts about food, weight, and appearance may be taking up too much of your time, then you may be experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other specified feeding and eating disorder. While the following questionnaire, known as the SCOFF questionnaire, is not meant to act as a substitute for a professional diagnosis, it can be extremely helpful in identifying people who are very likely to suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa and should get help....
There are a lot of assumptions out there about single parents — and particularly single moms. For example, there are people who believe that “most” single moms choose to raise their kids solo, are unemployed, and receive government assistance. While every family’s story is different, most don’t support these assumptions. When you examine U.S Census data from 2015 (published in 2018), the actual single parent statistics may surprise you. Let’s take a look…...
A premature baby (also known as a preterm baby) is one who is born before 37 weeks gestation. Since babies grow so quickly during pregnancy, a premature baby who is born three to four months early is very different from one who is born three to four weeks early. That’s why doctors often use the following terminology to distinguish among different kinds of premature babies: Here, we will focus mainly on very premature babies, or those who are born before 32 weeks gestation....
From the minute I started sharing the news that I was pregnant with my first child in 2010, other moms assured me of one thing: the love I would feel for my baby would be like nothing else I had ever experienced. I would give birth, look down into my child’s eyes, and just like that—poof!—instant love. Several months later, I gave birth to my baby boy…and I certainly did feel a rush of emotions....
A distal risk factor is a risk factor that represents an underlying vulnerability for a particular condition, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD). Having a distal risk factor does not mean you will get BPD. It simply means that you may be at risk for developing it at some time in the future. Some examples of distal risk factors include: Childhood trauma and adversities: Any sort of significant childhood stress can increase the risk of developing BPD....
A false memory is a fabricated or distorted recollection of an event. Such memories may be entirely false and imaginary. In other cases, they may contain elements of fact that have been distorted by interfering information or other memory distortions. Examples of this phenomenon can range from the fairly mundane, such as incorrectly recalling that you locked the front door, to the much more serious, such as falsely remembering details of an accident you witnessed....
If you’re experiencing depression, you might be feeling alone in your pain. You may think no one else understands what you’re going through or that your loved ones just can’t relate to your experiences—even when they’re well-intentioned. If this is the case, you might consider joining a depression support group. While a support group isn’t a substitute for medication and therapy, it can be a helpful addition to your treatment plan....
Taking a home pregnancy test is fairly simple. You purchase a test, commonly referred to as a “pee stick,” and, well, you pee on it. That’s not so hard, right? The truth is that many people find taking a pregnancy test emotionally challenging. Chances are, they are hoping it will go one way or the other. Though the fear of seeing a positive or negative result may vary from person to person, the fear of the answer is still usually the same....
Many parents wonder when their child is ready to switch from an infant car seat to a convertible or forward-facing car seat. Car seats are essential for your child’s safety, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on usage guidelines. However, all the recommendations can get confusing, especially as the timing on when to switch from an infant seat varies from child to child based on their age, height, and weight, as well as the recommendations for the specific car seat they are using....
When a relationship is new, both of you are seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. Everything is fresh and new. As you look at each other, you see someone who is exciting and perfect. Even the world around you seems brighter and happier than it did before you found each other. In that “new” stage of a relationship, it’s easy to say loving things to each other. Those sweet words come naturally when you are together, and then via text or phone at all hours of the day and night when you are apart....
Every day, cyberbullying impacts kids all over the world. In fact, there is no question that this growing issue must be addressed. But to end online bullying, you must first understand why kids are doing it. Their motives for lashing out in cyberspace can run the gamut from anger and revenge to a longing to fit in. Cyberbullies Are Out for Revenge When kids have been bullied, they often seek revenge instead of coping with the situation in healthier ways....
You might be surprised to know that though not a selection in jarred baby food, avocado is an excellent first food for your baby. In fact, pediatrician Dr. William Sears ranks it #1 on his top ten list of fruits for babies because avocado nutrition is well-suited for a baby’s growing development. Because of its soft-yet-sliceable texture, avocado is a great food for mashing (if you’re starting with purees) or holding (if you’re using the baby-led weaning method)....
With about 700 women dying from pregnancy-related complications each year in the United States, the maternal health crisis is truly disheartening. Black moms especially bear the brunt of the crisis, as they are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth than any other race. Black babies, too, are three times as likely as white babies to die in infancy. Despite this information, elected officials haven’t prioritized solving this problem that affects millions of Americans....
Calcium is one of the key minerals you need during pregnancy—along with other vitamins and minerals, your body provides it to your baby to aid the development of vital structures like the skeleton. Needs vary by age and too much and too little calcium can cause complications. Keep reading to find out how much calcium you need, why it’s important, and how to make sure you’re getting enough. Daily Requirements Calcium needs vary by age—even during pregnancy....
When you first get pregnant, you may immediately start wondering whether you can continue taking your prescription medicines. And if your overall well-being would be impacted by not taking certain medications, thoughts like these can be stressful. Many people rely on Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) to help them focus and perform to their best abilities. If you take Adderall to improve your Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) symptoms, you will most likely want to start planning on how to function without it for the next nine months....
