That said, not all baby monitors are the same, parents have different needs and lifestyles, and as baby monitors have become more high tech, parents have questions about their security features and susceptibility to cyberattacks. We reached out to experts—as well as experienced parents—to help us understand what to look for in a baby monitor, what the pros and cons of baby monitors are, and the safest and most effective way to use a baby monitor....

To curb the spread of the virus, school districts around the country offered a variety of educational possibilities, from in-person school with masks to full online school to a delayed start to the academic year to a hybrid model that offered some days in a physical classroom and other days virtually. Even as things opened back up and returned to normal, some schools continued to offer a virtual option. And since some younger kids are still unable to get the vaccine, some families feel uncertain about sending their kids back to brick-and-mortar schools....

And while all parents may have many worries on their mind—from the future of their living situation to the uncertainty of the custody arrangement—they may worry most about how the children will deal with the divorce. So what are the psychological effects of divorce on children? It depends. While divorce is stressful for all children, some kids rebound faster than others. The good news is, parents can take steps to reduce the psychological effects of divorce on children....

Falling Up Meet Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O’Dare, the dancin’ bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold.Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings There’s a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, and crocodiles go to the dentist.Light in the Attic In Shel Silverstein’s attic you’ll find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire....

If you’re expecting your first baby, you have probably already been bombarded with information about all the baby gear you need to go out and buy. Truthfully, babies don’t need a whole lot of stuff during their first year, but there are a few key baby items that will make it all so much easier. Knowing what to get (and what to skip!) will simplify your transition into motherhood. We put together a list of the ultimate must-have baby products to help you get started....

Start Using a Timer For certain tasks, like checking email or scanning news headlines, it can be so easy to get distracted and fall into the rabbit hole of all those viral videos and GIFs that are calling out to you, enticing you to click on them. Before you know it, you may have spent way longer than you intended to do online. To prevent this from happening (and it happens to all of us), set a timer when you need to do a certain task....

If your child is dreading gym, there’s plenty you can do to help. The tips below will help you know what to talk about with your preteen, and prepare him for all the challenges that gym class might bring. Don’t Be Embarrassed Middle schoolers worry a lot about embarrassing themselves, and there’s no easier class to do that than in gym class. That’s one main reason why so many middle schoolers hate gym....

Directions On the drawing paper, have your child outline a design or picture with the black marker. Color in parts of it with the crayons. Turn the drawing over and lay it face down on the newspaper. With the rag, rub oil on the back of the drawing paper. It will become instantly transparent. Hang the artwork in the window so the light can shine through.

Hemorrhoids will most often develop in later pregnancy as the blood volume increases and the uterus is pressed against the wall of the pelvis. This, in turn, can cause the veins of the anus or rectum to swell into grape-like clusters. Hemorrhoids happen predominately in the third trimester but tend to resolve quickly after birth. Hemorrhoids and Constipation Hemorrhoids that occur during pregnancy are further aggravated by constipation. The passing of hard stool not only scrapes and damages already inflamed tissue, but the straining of the bowel can also cause the formation of even more hemorrhoids....

5 to 10 minutes Materials None Directions Playing from the tummy position allows for a different view of the world. Although it is recommended that babies sleep on their backs as a precaution against SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), your baby can still benefit from exercise in the tummy position while awake. Lay your baby on his tummy and get down on that level, making faces and noises to encourage raising his head, which strengthens the neck and upper body muscles....

A study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospital (UCLH) assessed changes in women’s self-reported access to contraception and how it was impacted by COVID-19 in the U.K. A Closer Look at the Study The study, published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, analyzed data from 9,784 women, who are all participants of the ongoing Contraception and Pregnancy Study (CAP-COVID) based at UCL and UCLH....

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All children are unique in their own ways, and one of our top jobs as parents is to nurture those qualities in our children that make them who they are. It’s not as easy as it sounds, especially because life is full of challenges. Yet in so many ways, it’s simpler than we think—and the rewards are infinite. How Kids’ Personalities Are Formed Experts agree that a child’s personality doesn’t fully form until they are in elementary school....

Stop. Look. Listen. Where is your time going and are you in control? What do you REALLY want to be doing? How much of what you’re doing is really necessary? What kind of outside activities are your children involved in? How many? How about yourself? Weigh the value of these things against the value of doing things together as a family. Of course, basic household chores have to be done....

title: “Week 28 Of Pregnancy” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-08” author: “Juanita Hatfield”

Ultrasounds may be routinely done around 6 weeks gestation. One of the things the doctor and technician look for is a yolk sac. When this vital structure doesn’t appear to be there, the most likely reason is that the pregnancy isn’t viable—in other words, that a miscarriage has occurred. However, this isn’t always the case. If you’re newly pregnant and the yolk sac isn’t visible on your six-week ultrasound, it may simply mean you aren’t as far along as you thought....

To bring up: nurture. 2. To cultivate and encourage. Giving or receiving parental care though not related through blood or legal ties. A lot of nurturing, culturing and encouragement goes hand-in-hand with ​raising a foster child. There’s also a lot of paperwork and meetings, but above all, being a foster parent means providing a child with new opportunities that he may not have had otherwise. Fostering a Child Means: Mentoring the birth family and helping with the family reunification process....

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. If you think you have touched poison ivy, immediately wash your skin and clothes with soap and cool water or a poison ivy cleanser to: Remove as much urushiol as possibleLessen the severity of the rashPrevent the oil from spreading on your body or around your home...