Your child has worked hard at school and has a glowing report card to prove it. Time to reward them with these 16 ways to celebrate your star student’s good grades and give them a pat on the back for a job well done. Praise and Other Incentives for Good Grades The best good grades rewards show how proud you are of your kids. Your praise may be an excited, “Congratulations,” a high five or a hug and kissfest....
I held my secret close to my chest, cherishing it for over two years: I am bisexual. I gave pieces of my truth to trusted friends and watched them carefully to see how they reacted, and when there were smiles and hugs and sometimes shrugs of nonchalance, I felt a little lighter. A little less afraid. Still, I swore I would never come out to my parents. Not unless I absolutely needed to—unless there was a woman I loved and needed to share with the world....
A behavior chart is one of the easiest and fastest behavior modification tools available. Kids love the immediate feedback offered by a reward system and a behavior chart can help keep them motivated to stay on track. The behavior chart shouldn’t be used to shame or embarrass your child. Hearing things like, “You only got one sticker all week,” won’t motivate your child to do better. But, you can take steps to make a behavior chart a rewarding experience....
For the most part, your child’s questions have probably been pretty straightforward and easy to answer. But before you know it, they are going to ask the question you’ve been dreading: “Where do babies come from?” After the initial apprehensiveness fades away, you may wonder if this means it is time to have the sex talk. If so, how on earth do you go about doing that? Things are different today than they were when we were growing up....
Being a grandparent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a person’s life. After all, you get to enjoy your grandkids without the responsibility and headaches that come with parenting. But sometimes, conflicts occur between parents and grandparents. For instance, complaints about overstepping boundaries are common. Whether it’s a grandparent inadvertently undermining a parent’s decision such as allowing a child dessert after a parent has said no or monopolizing special firsts like taking a child for their first haircut without the parents’ knowledge, it’s easy for grandparents to overstep without even realizing it....
There are so many crafts that call for soap flakes, especially those for kids. Any kind of soap is a welcome addition to kids’ activities because it adds a washable element. Although soap flakes are still manufactured, they can be difficult to track down in stores. Luckily making your own is easy. How to Make Soap Flakes With Your Kids You can very easily make your own soap flakes. Here’s what you need:...
Teenagers are young adults who are trying to learn the ways of the world. When they do something great at school or at home or simply make a healthy decision, parents can give them a reward. The reward does not have to be money, but it is a nice way to say “thank you” or “I’m proud of you.” Teens need this positive reinforcement because it shows them that they are on the right track....
Like all major life changes, going through a divorce can be a very stressful time. No matter how long you were married, the act of parting from the person in life you may have been closest to can be jarring, hard, and heartbreaking. Hopefully, you went through the process assured that it was the right move, asked yourself all the necessary questions beforehand, and talked to your kids thoroughly about it....
While information about menopause tends to be directed at women, it is worth noting that this can be experienced by anyone with a uterus, thus making it a widespread and genderless phase of many people’s lives. A study published in Climacteric found that menopause symptoms may include weaknesses with memory and verbal learning for a significant minority. Key Takeaways Menopause can impair verbal learning and memory for some.Strength in verbal learning and memory or attention and executive function was linked to fewer depressive symptoms and hot flashes....
People with anxiety disorders are often prone to frequent worrying, feelings of nervousness, and negative thinking. For example, many people with panic disorder spend time worrying about the future or stressing about the past. Fortunately, relaxation techniques can help counteract these symptoms. Relaxation techniques are practices you can learn on your own, or with the guidance of a professional. These activities are aimed at assisting you in slowing down your thoughts, letting go of stress and opening up to deep relaxation....
A molar pregnancy (also known as a hydatidiform mole) is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). This type of pregnancy loss is caused by chromosomal abnormalities during conception that result in abnormal growths of placental tissue. Essentially, this occurs when an egg is fertilized, but instead of developing into a fetus, a mass of fluid-filled cells develops. Except in very rare cases, molar pregnancies cannot be carried to term and do not include a viable (able to live) fetus....
The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. The PNS includes the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves. This system also carries information to and from the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up of two divisions: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic system. Each part of this system plays a vital role in how information is communicated throughout the body....
What do researchers and psychologists have to say about emotional intelligence? Psychologists have proposed a variety of definitions, discussed the potential benefits, and offered critical analysis of differing theoretical models. The following quotes are just a sampling of what has been written on the topic of emotional intelligence. If you’re curious about your emotional intelligence quotient, or EQ, this quiz will tell you more. Defining Emotional Intelligence David Caruso: “It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head—it is the unique intersection of both....
Looking for a summer camp or summer program for your child? Here is a list of several summertime options for children, teens, and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. ADHD Summer Camps and Programs Achievement Center Summer group therapy for ages 6 to 21.Website: achievementctr.orgContact: Intake and Client Services DepartmentPhone: 814-459-2755Locations: Erie, Crawford, Forest, and Warren in Pennsylvania Alternative Community Resource Program Summer program for children and teens ages 5 to 18 with ADHD and similar disorders....
When the clock strikes midnight signaling the start of a new year, many adults will have committed themselves to a New Year’s resolution. Whether it’s to lose weight, get out of debt, pursue a coveted hobby, socialize more, or something else, for many, making New Year’s resolutions is part of the festivities. And with so many people committing to goals for the new year, the hope and optimism that change can happen is in the air....
The name attention deficit disorder can give the impression that if you have ADHD you can’t focus or pay attention to anything. However, this is misleading because ADHD is actually a problem of regulating attention rather than a lack of attention. Children and adults with ADHD find it very hard to focus on boring mundane tasks, yet can focus exceptionally well on activities that interest them. In fact, when they are engaged in a task that is interesting to them, they focus so well that it is called hyperfocus....
If your teen pulls her hair out, she may have trichotillomania. Although not very common, trichotillomania has been well studied and there is help available for this condition. Overview Trichotillomania is a condition in which the person pulls out, twists off or breaks off his or her own hair. This hair pulling is not for cosmetic reasons (like shaping eyebrows by tweezing) and often causes distress. Currently, it is thought that approximately 1 to 3% of college-aged individuals in the United States have trichotillomania....
You might be thinking that your entire responsibility during your prenatal care is to show up and be on time. While this is certainly important, there are some things that you can do to get more out of your prenatal care and to help build a strong relationship with your doctor or midwife. Things to Bring to Your Prenatal Check-Ups Here are a few suggestions of what to bring to your prenatal appointments:...
Founded by registered nurse, Janet Mentgen, this specific therapeutic approach is believed to affect healing, as imbalances and disturbances in the body, mind, or spirit may slow down healing and impede flow. Healing touch (HT) is an energy therapy that uses light touch or close-to-the-body touch to support and facilitate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. The goal of healing touch (HT) work is for providers to assist in treatment by correcting deficiencies in the energy field....
From eggnog at Thanksgiving dinner to champagne on New Year’s Eve, alcoholic beverages are embedded in the cultural celebrations we know collectively as “the holiday season.” While there’s no denying that these drinks taste great, for many of us, the way we use them to get through this time of year can get a little tricky. Everyone deserves time off, rest, and to let loose on occasion, and having a drink or two is something that a large percentage of people use to do those things....
