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If you don’t agree with the results of the school’s evaluation of your child, you have the right to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE). An IEE is conducted by an outside professional who isn’t employed by the school. An IEE can determine whether your child has a learning disability or other disorder and identify the educational services most suitable to your child as a result. Your Legal Right to an IEE Though an IEE is done by an outside specialist, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) gives you the right to request the school pay for it if you disagree with the results of the school’s evaluation....

New research indicates emergency departments that are prepared to see children—or have a high degree of pediatric readiness—have lower mortality rates among pediatric patients than those that are ill-prepared. This is according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Key Takeaways Emergency departments that are prepared to see kids have lower mortality rates than those that are ill-prepared.More than 1,400 children’s deaths could have been prevented if hospital emergency departments had adopted pediatric care readiness standards....

Psychosomatic illness involves experiencing physical symptoms that are influenced by psychological problems or emotional stress. Stress-related illness is very common, but people often mistakenly think that the physical symptoms caused by or exacerbated by stress are not serious. Psychosomatic illness can cause physical symptoms that have a serious impact on your health. Types of Psychosomatic Illness Psychosomatic illness can impact the body in a number of different ways. Some common examples of symptoms and problems that a person might experience that stem from psychological causes include:...

A stigma is a term used to describe false beliefs and negative evaluations placed on a person based on a particular characteristic. One of the challenges of living with panic disorder is learning to cope with the stigma connected to having a mental illness. Many people may discriminate against panic disorder sufferers due to lack of understanding, preconceived notions, and other biases. Being stigmatized for having panic disorder can impact your relationships, career, and sense of self-worth....

Bottled water has gotten very popular these days. In addition to being convenient, some parents have the idea that it’s also safer and healthier for their kids. Bottled Water vs. Tap Water Does bottled water have any benefits over tap water besides being convenient? Not really. It isn’t safer or healthier. In fact, in some cases, the bottled water that you buy is simply the tap water from a major city that goes through a filtration process before it is put into all of those little plastic bottles....

If you’ve heard the expression “sleep when the baby sleeps” right before or after having a newborn, you might still have one lingering question: If your baby hates sleeping in their crib, where else can they sleep? Unfortunately, there aren’t many alternatives to a crib or bassinet when it comes to giving your baby a safe sleep environment, but the good news is that you can add a pack ‘n play to the list....

Kids’ soccer is so prevalent, playing is almost a rite of passage for American children. And of course, the game is popular among fans all around the world—even more popular than it is in the United States! While it seems like every kid takes a turn on the field, is soccer really right for your young athlete? Make an informed decision. The Basics of Soccer for Kids Soccer (called “football” outside the United States) is played on a rectangular turf field with a goal at either end....

Peanuts are one of the most abundant and important food and oil crops on the planet—grown on approximately 42 million acres worldwide, according to data published by Purdue University in 2013. But peanuts are also one of the top food allergens, and according to a recent study published in the journal Allergy, quality of life for individuals suffering from peanut allergies may be getting worse. Key Takeaways The prevalence of peanut allergies is increasing significantly, and affects both children and adults....

Car seats do a phenomenal job of protecting babies and toddlers during vehicle crashes. What you should do with the car seat after the crash depends on the severity of the crash. An older recommendation was to always replace car seats after a crash, no matter how minor. This recommendation has changed and the car seat may not need to be replaced after a minor crash. However, note that car seat manufacturers are ultimately responsible for their products....

One of the best bodyweight exercises you can do at home is the pull-up or chin-up. Research shows that pull-ups, in particular, activate the rectus abdominis. You can work your shoulders and chest using pull-up workout bars. When selecting a home use pull-up bar, you need to consider several things, such as the bar’s weight capacity, space required, and ease of installation, according to Chris Gagliardi, ACE, a scientific education content manager, and certified personal trainer....

If you have flat feet, you’re probably all too familiar with the pain that starts after a long day of walking. Whether you walk for exercise or you just want to feel comfortable on your feet, wearing supportive walking shoes can help cut down on discomfort. “A flat foot type requires the shoe to be wide enough at the ball of the foot and supportive in the midsole or arch of the foot to limit the collapse of the arch,” Nelya Lobkova, DPM, ABPM Certified Surgical Podiatrist, says....

There is nothing easy about bullying. In fact, it can be a traumatic experience for teens who are targeted. The pain and distress victims experience impacts almost every aspect of their lives leaving them feeling lonely, isolated, vulnerable, and anxious. What’s more, these consequences of bullying linger long after the bully has moved on to another target. No one would argue that victims of bullying are subjected to stressful situations. Whether they are threatened, cyberbullied, or experience name-calling, these types of bullying have a lasting impact....

A good breastfeeding latch is one of the most important aspects of breastfeeding. When your baby latches on to your breast correctly, you are much more likely to be successful at nursing your child. Your newborn needs to latch on well to get enough breast milk to grow and thrive, otherwise, they will require infant formula. A good breastfeeding latch and the regular removal of breast milk from your breasts is also necessary for the building up of your breast milk supply....

The ability to understand facial expressions is an important part of nonverbal communication. If you only listen to what a person says and ignore what their face is telling you, then you really won’t get the whole story. Often, words do not match emotions, and the face betrays what a person is actually feeling. If you have social anxiety disorder (SAD), you might have a hard time paying attention to facial expressions....

Anyone who has ever taken a psychology class probably has at least a basic understanding of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow suggested that needs at the base of the pyramid, which include things such as food, water, and sleep, must be met before people can move on to needs higher up on the hierarchy. After fulfilling these fundamental needs, people move on to the need for safety and security, then belonging and love, and then esteem....

Verywell Loved is a series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences. “He was a total narcissist”—but was he? What does that really mean? There’s often a strong temptation to stamp our ex’s foreheads with an armchair diagnosis to explain to ourselves what went wrong in the relationship, and labels like narcissist tend to come up....

Pregnancy tests look for hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) which is excreted in pregnancy. You can detect hCG in either blood or urine pregnancy tests. Which type of pregnancy test your doctor or midwife requests will depend on what they are looking for with your pregnancy. If it is merely to confirm that you are pregnant, a urine pregnancy tests or home pregnancy test will suffice. If your practitioner has a reason to suspect multiple pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage, a blood pregnancy test is more often used....

What Are Psychedelic Drugs? Psychedelic drugs, also known as hallucinogens, are a group of substances that alter perception, cognition, energy levels, and mood. Many people take them to attain spiritual experiences. They can be chemically-based, like ketamine, or plant-based, like DMT. Though many people use psychedelics recreationally, certain substances are being studied as a potential treatment for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Psychedelics vary in how they impact an individual’s brain....

As you get older and many of your friends begin to have children, it’s natural to think about children in your own life and wonder if you will regret not having kids. Some people are dead-set on never wanting children, but many fall somewhere in the middle. Though research shows that people do regret having children, it is not something people often talk about, so it can be hard to get that perspective....

Previous studies have noted that dementia risks are higher for women, and new research published in JAMA Network Open suggests one factor may be faster cognitive decline in certain functions compared to men. Key Takeaways In a recent study, women showed faster declines in certain forms of cognitive function, but not memory.Research also indicated that women tended to have higher baseline performance in several brain functions than men before old age....