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With today’s hectic schedules, getting dinner on the table in a timely fashion can be a daily struggle. Between all the running around you do and trying to make food that’s healthy and appealing, mealtime may feel like a nightly marathon. One way to lighten your load is to make meal prep a family affair. Plus, cooking as a family teaches even the youngest family members important life skills. Benefits of Family Cooking By getting your kids involved in the kitchen, you’ll be setting them up for a lifetime of culinary know-how....

What Is Betrayal? The betrayal could be your partner’s infidelity or it could be your best friend’s dropping you for a new friend. You might also feel betrayed if your significant other didn’t defend you in an argument with others. Or maybe your best friend didn’t reach out to you when they knew you were feeling down. Betrayal Betrayal in personal relationships refers to the violation of your trust by someone close to you....

Although the word Isla has no known origin, it is traditionally a Scottish name derived from ”Islay,” a name of a Scottish island, also known as “the Queen of Hebrides.” There is a legend related to the name of the island, Islay. According to Peggy Earl, author of “Tales of Islay: Fact and Folklore,” it is said that a Danish Princess called Iula or Yula left Denmark with an apron full of stones of different sizes....

What Does the Name Jessica Mean? The first recorded instance of the name Jessica is in William Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice,” where Jessica is the daughter of the Jewish moneylender Shylock. It is believed that Shakespeare created this name by anglicizing the spelling of the biblical name Iscah, which means “vision” or “sight” in Hebrew. The meaning of the name Jessica is also translated as “God beholds” or “wealthy....

Two studies on depression from researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center highlight potential risk factors that could add to depression screening. Key Takeaways Two studies based on thousands of participants found a link between inflammation and depression, as well as increased risk of depression in menopause.Inflammation has been the subject of numerous studies in the past decade that tie chronic levels to many health risks, including dementia.Recognizing who is at higher risk of developing depression based on factors like inflammation levels or menopause status could help with prevention efforts, experts note....

The symptoms of schizophrenia can seem peculiar to people who observe them. Some common symptoms of schizophrenia include psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior, lack of emotion, reduced and disorganized speech, and memory problems. However, when people are experiencing symptoms, they may have little or no insight that their thoughts or behaviors are strange. The lack of insight can make schizophrenia very frustrating and frightening for loved ones. Clinical Symptoms The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition (DSM-5), is a clinical resource that practitioners use to diagnose mental health conditions....

You lie down at night, and you can’t seem to turn your brain off. Thoughts of your baby, of your sadness, of what might have been, all prevent you from falling asleep as you normally would. The problem gets worse when you start doing “sleep math,” figuring out how many hours you’ll get if you could only fall asleep now. Or maybe you’re so exhausted you fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow only to find yourself wide awake after just a few hours....

Pregnancy is obviously a time of anxiety as well as anticipation, and a lot of pregnant women worry, especially those who have had a miscarriage before. Some seek comfort in statistics, feeling a greater sense of relief after passing specific milestones in pregnancy at which statistical odds of miscarriage decrease. You may want to know at what point in pregnancy will you be able to breathe a sigh of relief and stop worrying so much about having a miscarriage....

Parents of gifted toddlers and preschoolers often worry that their child may be bored and wonder what they can do to keep them challenged and stimulated. There are plenty of at-home learning opportunities that are age-appropriate, yet advanced enough for a gifted child. These ideas will push them in a way that is satisfying and fun, without being overly-structured. Developmental Differences Always remember that different aspects of your child’s development flourish at different times....

For some, Valentine’s Day is a fun day to celebrate their relationship and love for their partner. For others, it’s a day to remind them that they’re single. Key Takeaways Valentine’s Day causes anxiety and feelings of loneliness for some.The pandemic has created more challenges for those looking to find a partner.There are ways to rethink and reinvent Valentine’s Day to make it less stressful. According to a 2019 survey conducted by the popular dating app Plenty of Fish, singles are so over Valentine’s Day....

People of lower socioeconomic status are systematically perceived as being less harmed by negative experiences than those in higher economic brackets, according to new research published in Behavioural Public Policy. Key Takeaways According to several studies, impoverished people as perceived as being less harmed by negative experiences.This has far-reaching implications in terms of how those in poverty are treated, both in policies and in everyday interactions.An expert suggests that the first step toward change for individuals is becoming more aware of implicit bias....

Everyone experiences anxiety. But people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are frequently distracted by their worries, avoidant of activities that might stir up the anxiety, and “on edge” without explanation. In most cases of GAD, the anxiety negatively impacts the individual’s relationships and/or performance at school or work. Treatment for GAD aims to help people feel better mentally and physically and to increase engagement with the people, places, and situations that previously elicited worry....

Breadcrumbing means someone leads another person on by dropping small tidbits of interest—such as social media interactions, occasional messages, or brief phone calls. These interactions are intended to suggest the person is still interested, but they occur sporadically, and there is generally no intention of following through. Sometimes referred to as “Hansel and Gretelling,” the term is derived from the idea of leaving behind a trail of breadcrumbs for someone to find what they’re looking for, much like in the children’s story....

In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or it might involve behaving in a particular way in order to be perceived as “normal” by the group. Essentially, conformity involves giving in to group pressure. Conformity is the act of changing your behaviors in order to fit in or go along with the people around you. Why We Conform Researchers have found that people conform for a number of different reasons....

The phrase “sleeping like a baby"may bring to mind a blissful infant sleeping contentedly in their crib. This old adage might lead you to believe that babies always go to sleep easily and peacefully. However, as many new parents become painfully aware, this is not universal. In fact, many babies, particularly in the first months of life, tend to sleep in short spurts, often noisily. Baby sleep is sometimes punctuated by fussiness or even a significant amount of outright crying....

At 33 weeks pregnant, your baby is showing off their sucking and swallowing skills and is continuing to practice their breathing muscle movements. Meanwhile, you may find that you’re out of breath as your diaphragm and lungs have to fight your uterus for space in your abdomen. Your Baby’s Development at 33 Weeks At 33 weeks, a baby is over 11 3/4 inches (30.2 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is almost 17 inches (42....

The land of scientists, philosophers, and (of course) Oktoberfest, Germany has a long and fascinating history. Today, the nation continues to be a player on the world stage, and its cultural legacy carries on in the U.S. As of 2014, 15% of Americans had German ancestry. If you’re among those with Teutonic roots, you may want to consider giving your child a German name. Despite its extensive influence, the German language can sometimes get a bad rap for not being music to the ears....

Norwegian names come from a rich history of Vikings and Norse Mythology. Norway is a mountainous country known for its widespread forests and fjords filled with salmon. Norwegian, a Germanic language derived from Old Norse, has 5 million speakers worldwide. Choosing a Norwegian name for your baby is a great way to pay homage to your Scandinavian roots. Even if your family doesn’t hail from Norway, one of these names might still be the perfect fit for your little one....

Healthy self-esteem is one of the most important characteristics of healthy child development. A child’s social, behavioral, and emotional health plays a crucial role in how they handle setbacks, peer pressure, and other challenges throughout life. Positive self-esteem is also a protective factor for good mental health. Cultivating confidence contributes to positive social behavior and works as a buffer when your child experiences stress and negative situations. Here are some small but significant ways you can impact your child’s self-esteem in a positive way each day....

Short for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often diagnosed in children of elementary school age. However, many people aren’t formally diagnosed until they’re older, largely because symptoms are mistaken for other issues—such as disciplinary problems—or are completely overlooked. ADHD is perhaps more common than people realize. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) estimates that 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have been formally diagnosed with ADHD, which doesn’t include those who haven’t been diagnosed yet....