5 to 10 minutes Materials None Directions Extensions Make the bee stop dramatically and then suddenly go again. At mealtime, pretend to let the bee eat some of the food. Make other sounds with your mouth as you draw the baby toward your face.
There are new routines and new expectations, and Mom and Dad are not around to reassure you and make you feel better. No wonder the first few days of kindergarten can be fraught with tears and nerves for many children. But there are ways parents and teachers can ease children into kindergarten and help alleviate fears and anxiety in the first days of kindergarten. Downplay the Milestone Ratcheting up expectations and highlighting the first day of kindergarten as a really big deal with a capital “D” is likely to backfire if all the fuss makes your child more nervous than they already are....
You might hope that none of your past choices, such as who you’ve had sex with or how long you’ve waited to conceive, will affect your ability to get pregnant. You may also worry that you might not be able to get pregnant if you had an abortion in the past. A significant number of people undergoing abortion are in their 20s—in fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that nearly 57% of women who received abortions in 2019 were in their 20s....
Or maybe you’ve heard about the many purported health benefits of kombucha and you’re wondering if it might be a good idea to start drinking it now. Perhaps kombucha is one of your weird pregnancy cravings, and you are wondering if it’s okay to satisfy that urge. Unfortunately, kombucha is not something that should be consumed during pregnancy, even in moderation. The main reason kombucha is contraindicated in pregnancy is because of its alcohol content, and all alcohol consumption should be avoided by people who are pregnant....
The good news is that oysters are safe and considered very healthy for you to indulge in during pregnancy. “Oysters are a low-mercury, very nutrient-dense option for pregnancy,” says Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, CLEC, author of “The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook,” founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library, and owner of The Prenatal Nutritionist.However, depending on how you like your oysters, there may be a downside: Raw oysters don’t make the cut when it comes to foods that are safe for pregnancy....
Perhaps you were in the middle of an intentional weight loss journey when you found out you were pregnant. Maybe a health care provider alerted you that you were considered overweight prior to pregnancy and you’re wondering if losing a little weight during pregnancy might be healthy for you or your baby. Or maybe you are unintentionally losing weight because of morning sickness or hyperemesis and are unsure how much of a problem this is....
Traditionally, testing for pregnancy can be done at home with a store-bought urine test or at a doctor’s office with a blood test. Both of these tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone your body only produces during pregnancy. If there is any HCG in your system, it means that an embryo has implanted itself in your uterus, and you are pregnant. Testing too early can result in a false negative, if HCG levels are not high enough to be detectable in your urine....
Recommended Weight Gain For Pregnant Women Following specific weight guidelines is extremely important for maintaining a healthy pregnancy and ensuring that you do not develop conditions like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. It can also help to prevent delivery complications. Once you find out that you are expecting, talk to your healthcare provider about your specific weight gain goals to ensure that you and your growing baby can remain healthy throughout the pregnancy....
Materials: Dark pants and sweatshirt Black knit cap Black face paint Rope Spoons and forks, or costume jewelry Flashlight Reflective elements for costume (for safety) Instructions: Once your child is dressed in the clothes, coil some rope over his shoulder. Rub paint under his eyes for a shadowy effect. Put some “silverware” or costume jewelry in a treat bag to clink and clank a bit. You can also hot glue some lightweight, trinket-type jewelry to the top of the treat bag....
The Kobe University research study found that kids who get plenty of physical activity grow up to have better impulse control than those who do not. The exercise needs to happen in childhood though—physical activity after age 12 did not reveal the same connection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children ages six to 17 get at least 60 minutes of daily exercise, but just 24% of children meet that goal....
Ob/gyns provide the vast majority of care for women in pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. They’re specially trained to handle all phases of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. If you have a preexisting condition that could complicate your pregnancy, like diabetes or high blood pressure, or if you’re pregnant with twins, you should see an ob/gyn. Special doctors known as high-risk obstetricians, or maternal-fetal medicine specialists, may see you for some appointments if you have a very high-risk pregnancy, such as a baby diagnosed with a serious medical condition or a history of pregnancy complications or repeated loss....
Metal lids from frozen-juice cans Double set of pictures (either photographs or from a magazine) Glue Clear contact paper Magnets (optional) Plastic container, shoebox, or diaper-wipe container Directions
Backache Backaches are common during pregnancy because of the increased weight you’re carrying, especially if your baby is resting on your spine. Neck and shoulder aches can be due to tension and/or the increased weight of your growing breasts. Lower back pain that extends or shoots down one buttock and into one leg is probably sciatica, caused when the baby’s head compresses the sciatic nerve. The tips that follow will help to relieve the discomfort of backaches or avoid them altogether:...
Features Let’s review the Contours double stroller features. Stands independently when foldedContains rubber-coated rear wheelsOffers independently reclining seats with four positions eachHas independently reversible seatsProvides adjustable footrestsContains extra-large basket with side accessOffers expandable mesh canopy for each seatIncludes an infant car seat adapterHas the ability to hold two infant car seatsWeighs 34 poundsContains the following dimensions (unfolded) - 47" x 26" x 42"Provides the following dimensions (folded) - 28.5" x 43....
There are a few reasons why someone should not or may not be able to breastfeed their baby. For example, some parents cannot produce a healthy breast milk supply, while others may take certain medications or need to undergo a medical treatment that isn’t breastfeeding safe. There are also a few medical conditions that aren’t compatible with breastfeeding. In some situations, the parent may be able to pump and provide their baby with breast milk in a bottle, or they may be able to stop breastfeeding temporarily then restart....
Spending days on end as the sole caregivers of our children can be hard enough. Add on work responsibilities, concerns about finances, homeschooling, stir-crazy kids, along with the fear of the virus itself and all the suffering it’s causing, and it’s not surprising that so many people are finding it difficult to cope. Parental Stress Can Lead to Anger and Lost Tempers If you are feeling incredibly stressed right now, you are not alone....
Kids need to learn skills to manage their emotions in a healthy way. It’s important to teach them coping skills that can help them face their fears, calm themselves down, and cheer themselves up. Overview Without healthy coping skills, kids are likely to act out—essentially sending a message that says, “I feel out of control so I’m going to act out of control.” Kids who don’t know how to deal with their feelings also are more likely to turn to unhealthy coping strategies, like alcohol or food, as they grow older....
New Year’s: December 31-January 1 New Year’s as it’s celebrated today tends to be a distinctly adult holiday, but it needn’t be. You can certainly include children in the symbolism of ringing out the old year and ringing in the new. Here area few ways to meaningfully welcome the New Year: Shift the emphasis from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day and host a dinner or brunch with other families....
As Hannah and Hayley became accustomed to my nursing Emma, I would often point out that a mother’s body is perfectly designed to feed a baby. In trying to figure out breastfeeding, the girls would pose all sorts of different questions, including: Does it hurt? How do you make milk? and Where does the milk come out? No doubt, you have your own questions about breastfeeding, particularly if you’re contemplating nursing a baby for the first time....
