Up to 17% of people who are postpartum suffer from PPD, and the disease is considered both underrecognized and undertreated. Babies whose mothers suffer from PPD tend to cry more and have sleep problems and difficulty with temperament. Later in life, these children may have more behavior problems. Further, parents who suffer from PPD are at an increased risk of suicide. Knowing more about how breastfeeding may play a role in reducing the risk of PPD indicates a need for more breastfeeding support, such as accessible lactation consultants and increased breastfeeding education....

The good news is that many after-school activities are budget-friendly, and still offer the same benefits. If your child hopes to participate in an after-school activity, but money is an issue, consider the ideas below. Budget-Friendly After School Activities After school activities don’t have to be expensive. Try these ideas for finding quality programming at a more economical price. School Sponsored Activities Many middle schools offer some school-sponsored activities, including sports clubs, theatre, chorus, or student government....

Make the doors with a simplified design, using corner moldings and plywood. You’ll save a ton of time. Definitely choose this option if you don’t own and can’t borrow a bunch of clamps. Instead of routing the dado for plywood and/or the rabbet for glass, cut them on a table saw. Instead of cutting the door parts with a power miter box, use the table saw’s miter gauge (the angled gadget that rides in a slot on the table)....

Miscarriage is common and between 15 and 20 percent of all pregnancies result in miscarriage. We have no idea what exactly causes the majority of miscarriages. Nevertheless, possible causes of miscarriage include the following: Abnormal uterine conditions like fibroidsFetal chromosome abnormalitiesInfectionsPoorly controlled diabetesSevere trauma Some of the above conditions that predispose a person are preventable. For example, it’s important to make sure that your diabetes is properly managed during pregnancy....

In December 2022, the FDA extended the use of these bivalent boosters to younger children as well. For this age group, recommendations are brand-specific. Children between 6 months and 4 years old who have completed the Moderna primary series (two shots) should get a Moderna booster two months after their previous dose. Children who have received one or two Pfizer vaccines will get a bivalent dose for the final shot in their primary series....

When you start to notice pregnancy breakouts and hyperpigmentation, your first instinct might be to use salicylic acid—especially if it was a regular in your skincare routine pre-pregnancy. Not unlike other powerful ingredients, it can carry with it a number of potential risks and side effects when used while pregnant. Rest assured, though: growing a baby doesn’t mean you have to kiss salicylic acid goodbye entirely. There are still plenty of ways to still reap its myriad benefits while prioritizing safety, as well as incorporate several alternatives into your routine....

I considered myself a highly skilled player. I could move those cards so quickly—it became quite an art. I’d like to say I was a great painter or mathematician—it would be a much more interesting way to portray myself to the general public—but I was a talented Spit player. I’d also like to say I was better than my friend, but in truth, it’s a tough call. We were both so good at it that taking on any other opponent was rather dull—and besides, another opponent would have thrown off my momentum....

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Provide yourself and your child with chiffon scarves. Throw them into the air and watch them float down to the ground. After each scarf has settled, imitate the scarf movements in the air and down to the ground with your own movements. Try this several times. Drape the scarf over your head or shoulders and dance. Think of other ways that you and your child can dance with the scarves: making large circles and zigzags, leaping over them, wrapping up, and then unwinding....

The Stroller Style Debate Ask any parent of twins about their stroller, and they’ll likely give you a passionate response as to why their model is the best choice available. However, there is no one perfect stroller; if there was, everyone would own it! Your perfect stroller is the one that meets your family’s needs. It may be that there isn’t a single stroller that fits your requirements, and you’ll want to consider purchasing more than one for different types of outings....

Environmental Arguments for-and Against-Cloth Diapers Are cloth diapers better for the environment? Well, disposable diapers do make up a huge part of the garbage we dump in our nation’s landfills every year. On the other hand, washing cloth diapers raises environmental concerns, too. Laundering diapers uses up a lot of energy and water, and the detergents used pollute the nation’s waters. Some fans of disposables even argue that diaper delivery trucks use up natural resources of gas and oil and contribute to air pollution....

While each mother may face unique stressors, many demands of motherhood and the stressors experienced are virtually universal. A high percentage of mothers feel stress in the following areas: Time Demands With all the care and nurturing that children require, as well as the additional demands of extra people in the household, most mothers feel a shortness of time. Whether it’s a lack of sufficient time to get the laundry done, time to spend just playing with the kids, time to one’s self, or time for dozens of other important activities, many mothers find that there are simply not enough hours in the day to do everything that they need or would like to do....

Following the loss of a baby, the idea of celebrating another’s pregnancy may seem like the last thing you feel like doing. But that’s OK. It’s normal to grieve after any kind of loss, and your expectant friends or family members should hopefully be able to respect that. Depending on where you are in your journey toward healing, you may choose to opt out of attending baby showers for the time being....

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If you spend any time in a kindergarten classroom or elementary school, you will likely marvel at the teacher’s ability to organize the children’s day. For elementary school students, providing a reliable structure is a critical part of developing a sense of security and mastery. In older children, attachment looks different than it does in younger kids, with shared communication and objectives replacing some of the physical closeness that typifies attachment in the early years....