You may wonder, as your child grows older, when it is okay to let him or her sit in the front of your vehicle. You may be rushing them between activities, or you might have noticed that some of their friends are sitting in the front seats at school pickup. The musculoskeletal system is still developing,…
It is amazing how much a baby changes in the first year. In just a few months, your baby will have grown from being unable to hold his head up to being able to crawl and learn to feed himself. In general, babies go through their major physical milestones according to a fairly predictable sequence. As they…
It’s common for children to have periods of trepidation and fearfulness. Both are a “normal” part of development. But sometimes, anxiety becomes more persistent and challenging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder if their feelings of stress and fear interfere with school, socialization, and/or their home life. Over…
Yoga is a mind-body discipline that has been around for centuries. It focuses on breathing, poses and meditation. The benefits of yoga are numerous, ranging from increased body awareness and flexibility to reduced stress and mental clarity. Did you know that yoga can also benefit children? Experts believe that yoga helps children prepare for the challenges…
Imagine this: It’s 6 in the morning, and your child is trying to pack their lunch when they cry out that they cannot open their eyes. When you rush up to their room, you see crusting on the lashes. After cleaning them, your child’s eyes are pink and irritated. You’re probably seeing pink eye. It…
Reddit users were prompted by a white mother to discuss whether it was appropriate for her blonde child to have braids just like her black best friend. She had initially told her daughter that the hairstyle could be offensive. Some commenters agreed, but others thought the girl should have the option to wear it to fit in. Mom…
Raising children is not a simple task. It’s hard to know what to do in each situation. It’s important to recognize that your child is trusting you to tell you that they are LGBTQ+ . It’s a wonderful thing to be able to share this part of yourself with someone else. It’s perfectly understandable that you have…
Traveling with my son when I was a lone parent was simple (and inexpensive). He breastfed or ate crackers all the time, we shared a bed and a seat on a plane. I couldn’t pay for an overnight babysitter. travel as a family can be a lot harder and more expensive now that I’m married with a partner, who has a second child. It…
The FDA announced in mid-October, 2022, that there was a shortage of mixed amphetamines salts. This is more commonly called Adderall. It’s a stimulant drug used to treat ADHD. There are a number of medications available for ADHD sufferers. However, stimulants such as amphetamines or methylphenidate are especially effective since they increase the amount of dopamine and norrepinephrine in the brain. …
Some people believe that they can’t become pregnant immediately after their period. In reality, is sometimes able to conceive through penis-in vagina (PIV). Learn what experts have to say about the chances of you becoming pregnant after your period. Your menstrual cycle and conception The menstrual cycle is divided into four phases. These are menstruation (or menstruation), the…
