More: At-Home Learning Resources for the COVID-19 Outbreak In a new study, Word Tips surveyed more than 1,000 Americans about which subjects are most relevant and which specific topics they feel are essential for their children to know. The study even went a step further and asked the 703 parents within this group about their strategies for supporting their kids’ academic success and their hopes for their children’s educational futures....

Abigail means “cause of joy” or “father’s joy” in Hebrew. In the Bible, Abigail is described as a beautiful and intelligent woman. When her foolish husband offended King David and was about to bring disaster on their household, Abigail took action to prevent bloodshed by approaching King David with sound judgment and diplomacy. She was praised for her intelligence and loyalty. How Popular Is the Name Abigail? The name Abigail entered the Social Security List of top 1,000 names in 1901 at number 918....

Some uterine malformations are present from birth, while others develop during adulthood. Most often, women with uterine abnormalities do not have any symptoms and are not aware of these malformations before they become pregnant. Diagnosis of congenital uterine malformations usually comes after a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), but this test can miss some conditions, such as uterine septum. Any abnormal HSG should be followed by a hysteroscopy. A uterine septum is a band of fibrous tissue that partially or completely divides the uterus, usually without a good blood supply....

The study found 94 percent of children had detectable levels of pesticides in their urine. The higher the concentration of pesticides, the higher the odds were of being diagnosed with ADHD. Although pesticide exposure has been linked to behavioral problems in the past, most studies have focused on farming communities and populations exposed to high amounts of pesticides. This is the first study to focus on the effects normal amounts of pesticides have on the general population....

That’s not even the worst of it: A 1998 report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine shows that students who worked 15 hours a week had lower grades, higher dropout rates, and were less likely to go to college.Hardworking TeensMost of these hardworking teens get jobs in the retail industry, with more than half employed in restaurants and grocery stores. A quarter of young workers are employed in the health-care industry, while 8% work in agriculture....

Trivia Day (January 4)—Games night, featuring Trivial Pursuit. Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17)—Progressive party in which you arrange a group of friends to perform good deeds for strangers (helping an overburdened mother or disabled person at the grocery store, working at a food bank), and then enjoy a round at a local bar. Earth Day (April 22)—A tree-planting or gardening party, with a picnic as the focus. Towel Day (May 25)—A costume party in which guests make their getups from towels....

A daily multi-vitamin can indeed be good nutrition insurance against missing out on important nutrients, like iron, vitamin D, and calcium. Depending on which gaps in your child’s diet you need to fill, you could give them a gummy vitamin, chewable multi-vitamin, or vitamin to simply get extra vitamin D. However, it’s also ideal to work on acclimating your child to eating a more varied diet, even if you also give them a daily vitamin....

The monumental impact lockdown had on children cannot be overlooked. We’ve seen a crisis within a crisis, as state and school district officials faced the daunting challenge of trying to balance public health and the mental well-being of students. To illustrate the emotional toll of the pandemic, a recent report from Mental Health America highlights the internal struggle children have been experiencing due to COVID-19. And the data shows that coronavirus threatened lives in more ways than one....

But what is the best parenting style for kids and their well-being? Researchers have identified one specific parenting style that’s associated with some pretty great outcomes, although it’s not without its drawbacks. In this article, we’ll break down the pros and cons of this parenting style⁠ — authoritative parenting. What Is Authoritative Parenting? Many years ago, a psychology researcher named Diana Baumrind identified four parenting styles that fall along two dimensions⁠—demandingness and responsiveness....

Materials: pillow case, fabric, or skirt; bulldog clip or clothespin; colored paper/paperboard, fabric paints, glue, crayons or markers, cotton, foil, felt, ribbons, streamers Your kids can have an enchanting time with some homemade magic get-up! A pillowcase, a large piece of fabric, a scarf, or an adult-sized skirt make an excellent child’s cape. Use a bulldog clip or clothespin to hold the front of the cape together. Crowns are easy to make out of colored paper....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: 2 tablespoons liquid soap 1 tablespoon cornstarch Food coloring Most toddlers love to get messy. What better place for a messy activity than the bathtub?

15 minutes Materials None Directions Young children often resist bedtime, but by designing a transition together that is regular and predictable, a great deal of conflict can be avoided. Write down the order so you can refer to it later. For example, you might decide to sing a particular song, rub the tummy, and then rock in a rocking chair. Keep the same order and approximate amount of time until the routine becomes a habit....

Overview This skin-to-skin policy may be called something different depending on where you are, but basically, it is simply uninterrupted time for you to hold your baby close soon after birth. The baby is usually wearing a diaper and is placed against your bare skin on your chest or stomach. A blanket or sheet may be draped over you both if added warmth is desired. Skin-to-skin care is routinely recommended for a minimum of one hour but can certainly last longer if desired....

These types of toys spark babies’ imaginations and help them build and practice new skills. Some push toys, such as doll strollers and lawnmowers, inspire pretend play too. Others add a lesson in cause and effect (say, if that lawnmower produces soap bubbles as your baby pushes it, or a puppy opens and closes its mouth as it rolls). There are all sorts of building blocks to share with your baby: Traditional wooden blocks, blocks that snap together, plastic blocks and blocks that make music....