Psychosocial stress affects most of us from time to time and can take a significant toll. It is the result of a cognitive appraisal (your mental interpretation) of what is at stake and what can be done about it. More simply put, psychosocial stress results when we look at a perceived social threat in our lives (real or even imagined) and discern that it may require resources we don’t have....
What will your child learn about math and numbers in kindergarten? What will they be expected to know at the end of the kindergarten year? Different states and even different schools may have slightly different goals, but this list can provide you with an idea of what you can expect your child’s kindergarten teacher to focus on. Numbers and Counting Recognize and write numbers (anywhere from 0-10 to 0-30)Name ordinal numbers first through tenthShow sequencing to 20Demonstrate 1 to 1 correspondence to 20 by pointing to each object as it is countedCount to 10 by 2’sCount to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’sCount backward from 10 Sorting and Classifying Create sets and sometimes label them with the correct numeralJoin and separate sets of objects into equal groups and/or into sets of 0-10 or 0-20 (sometimes also asked to label sets with correct numeral)Sort and classify objects using one or more attributes such as position, shape, size, color, the number of corners, etc....
Do you sometimes feel like your relationship is in a rut? Most of us strive to keep drama levels low in our relationships, but we don’t want to eliminate all drama — boredom, and lack of connection can be problems in themselves. Research on marital satisfaction underscores the importance of having fun in a relationship. Stony Brook University social psychology researchers Irene Tsapelas and Arthur Aron, along with University of Michigan researcher Terri Orbuch, interviewed a representative U....
As a part of coping with miscarriage or stillbirth, some grieving parents find that it helps to give the baby a name as a way of memorializing what has been lost. Others choose not to pick a name, especially if the miscarriage happened early in the pregnancy before the gender could be determined. They may feel that giving the baby a name makes the loss feel more real, or they may simply feel strange naming a baby who was never born....
Being a working parent can be challenging enough, but things become much more difficult when your workplace isn’t accommodating. While many workplaces are supportive of expectant and new parents, some, unfortunately, aren’t. Key Takeaways In late December 2022, President Biden signed two new bills into law that protect the rights of pregnant people and nursing parents.The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant people.The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act expands on the rights protected in the Affordable Care Act, and requires these rights to be extended to salaried employees, not just hourly employees....
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do bad things, but because of those who look on and do nothing”. — Albert Einstein Psychologist Philip Zimbardo, the founder of the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP), believes that heroism can be taught and has developed a program designed to help children learn how to be heroes. Most people know Zimbardo as the man behind the famous Stanford prison experiment, a study that demonstrated how people are heavily influenced by social and situational pressures....
Procedural memory, also called implicit memory, is a type of long-term memory involved in the performance of different actions and skills. Essentially, it is the memory of how to do certain things. Riding a bike, tying your shoes, and cooking an omelet without a recipe are all examples of procedural memories. How Procedural Memory Works Procedural memories start to form very early in life as you begin to learn how to walk, talk, eat, and play....
Products of conception is a medical term used to identify any tissues that develop from a pregnancy. It is commonly used by doctors to include not only the fetus but also the placenta and any other tissues that may result from a fertilized egg. Overview In a very early miscarriage, it may be impossible to determine what is the placenta and what is the fetus without analysis by a pathologist. The further along a pregnancy gets, the more distinct all types of tissue become, but the term “products of conception” can still be applied to all of them....
Self-esteem is a term that refers to how we think about ourselves. If you have borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may struggle with low self-esteem which can negatively impact your life. Strong self-esteem helps you remain confident, strong and connect with other people. But if you have BPD, feeling capable and serving may be very rare. Instead, you may feel incompetent or worthless more often. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, impulsivity, problems with relationships, and significant, stress-related changes in behavior. BPD can dramatically impact the way you see yourself and the way you interact with other people. It can also make it difficult to respond to stressful situations in a constructive way. People with BPD may find that their symptoms make it harder to hold down a job and maintain healthy relationships with others....
We’ve all indulged in the occasional vacation daydream of a tropical beach with golden sands, a chalet in the snow, or a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower. But if you find yourself daydreaming about going anywhere at all without an entourage of children, you might be a parent of multiple kids—and it might be time to genuinely consider taking a vacation without them. While family trips are all well and good, there are a number of perks to vacationing (at least occasionally) sans children....
Settling down to watch a movie as a family can be the highlight of a weekend. Not only is it a great way to enjoy time together, but it can also be an opportunity to learn about other cultures and problem solving. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourselves to popcorn and snacks! For some parents, however, the number of animated movies a family watches can become monotonous. If you’re looking to switch it up for your family’s next movie night, try these non-animated, family-friendly movies....
The reflexes or automatic actions newborns exhibit put the awesome power of human instinct and evolution on full display. From rooting to grasping, babies are programmed to respond to certain stimuli in their environments with specific, involuntary reactions. For example, stroke a newborn’s cheek and they’ll automatically open their mouth and turn their head toward the side that was touched. Stroke the roof of their mouth and they’ll begin sucking....
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and gambling disorder can go hand in hand. In fact, people with PTSD can be at risk of developing a wide range of unhealthy behaviors, such as deliberate self-harm, eating disorder behavior, or substance abuse. It is believed that most of these behaviors develop as a way of coping with the intense thoughts and feelings that often accompany PTSD. Gambling Disorder So, what is gambling disorder? According to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, gambling disorder is considered an addictive disorder....
There is a lot of information about how to prepare for labor. There is also a ton of information written about how to deal with labor once you get to the hospital. This includes details of what to pack, how to talk to the staff, and what to expect while you’re there. The period of time between when the decision is made to go to the hospital and when you actually arrive is another story....
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a common antidepressant that’s also prescribed for many other conditions such as anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and more. It’s also used as a smoking cessation aid. Like all antidepressants, it offers many potential benefits but doesn’t work for everyone. Unlike the others, however, it carries a much lower risk of withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms of Wellbutrin may include excessive perspiration, digestive problems, insomnia, and others that are outlined in this article....
It’s hardly a surprise that we are, as a nation, worrying about the future. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit us hard, affecting everything from mental health to finances. It’s completely natural to wonder, “What’s going to happen next?” For the October edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief discusses the current outlook Americans have about the future, and how feelings about various issues are broken down by generation....
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or Toxicodendron rydbergii) and its cousins, poison oak and poison sumac, grow widely throughout North America. While not truly poisonous, they all cause a painful, itchy rash upon contact due to the oil (called urushiol) in their leaves, stems, and roots. Learning to identify poison ivy and the rash it causes can help with both treatment and prevention. Poison Ivy Rash The urushiol in poison ivy, oak, and sumac remains in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant whether it’s alive, dried up, or dead, so you can get a poison ivy rash even in the winter....
What Is Body Checking? Body checking is a behavior that involves seeking information about your body’s size, shape, appearance, or weight. It might happen while you are sitting on a chair, taking a shower, or viewing your reflection in a mirror. It’s especially common in people living with eating disorders. While this type of behavior is common, it can also take more extreme or compulsive forms. Most people engage in some degree of body checking at least occasionally, but when it becomes a constant, anxious behavior that a person feels they must perform, it may be a sign of a deeper problem....
During potty training sessions, parents often wonder which terms they should use with children. Is language such as bowel movement or urine appropriate, or should parents use more casual terms such as poop and pee? Language for Waste Whether to use the clinically correct terms for waste is a highly personal decision and frequently involves one’s own family history. People with parents who said “pee” and “poop” will likely use these terms with their children....
