Swelling in the Face or Hands Any type of swelling that occurs in the face, especially around the eyes, or the hands can be cause for concern in pregnancy. While it is very normal to experience swelling in the feet, the rest of the body is a different story. Weight Gain of More Than 5 Pounds in a Week Certainly there are going to be weeks where you gain more than other weeks, but in general, the weight gain in pregnancy is slow and steady....

Public Schools Public schools may be a good match for your child if: Your child is comfortable in their public school and is not struggling with problems such as bullying or marginalization.Your child’s particular needs fit nicely into the school’s strengths: most schools can provide for students with some disabilities, but may be unequipped to support children with other disabilities.Your schools are well-funded so that teacher training, aides, therapists, specialists and support programs are available....

Being a sore loser isn’t likely to do your child any favors. After all, no one wants to play with the kid who cheats because he’s losing or the one who always quits in a half way through a game. It’s common for kids to struggle to maintain a positive attitude while losing at their favorite game. But if your child tens to be a sore loser all the time, or his poor sportsmanship is causing problems for him, it’s important to intervene....

Creating some Christmas magic for you and your kiddos from the safety of your home is possible. This year we can really focus on being present in the moment with our families without all of the typical busyness of the holiday season. More: 12 Days of Fun (and Cheap!) Christmas Activities for Kids and Families If you did a virtual Thanksgiving, you can reuse some of those ideas, but if not, don’t fret....

More: 25 Gen Z Slang Phrases All Parents Should Know What is a generation and why do we even have these terms? Most people get confused with how the generations are labeled because they think of it in terms of ages, and ages are obviously a constantly moving target. It’s most helpful to think of the generations in terms of birth years. When people refer to the generations, they are thinking of a cross section of people born around the same time which usually spans about 20 years or so....

We learn by “seeing it” (visually), “hearing it”(auditorily), or “moving and doing it”(kinesthetically), and most of us have one primary learning style through which we best learn and remember information. All of us can benefit from identifying and understanding our individual learning styles. Kinesthetic learners move, bounce, and travel around classrooms and homes. They are rarely still, but in their movements are always learning. These individuals will point while giving directions, or only be able to get to a particular place by taking you there....

What Is Academic Redshirting? Academic redshirting is the practice of keeping a child who is age-eligible for kindergarten out of school an extra year and enrolling him the next fall. Eligibility depends on in which state you live, for some the cut-off is as early as June 15, while for others, it’s as late as December 1. The Typical Candidate for Academic Redshirting The majority of children who are held out a year are boys with late summer or early fall birthdays....

While modern ultrasound technology is relatively reliable, a scan that shows the all-clear sign doesn’t necessarily mean that everything is okay. Similarly, a scan that raises a red flag could very well be a false alarm. As with all imaging tests, ultrasound results are subject to interpretation and prone to human error. Any misreading is unfortunate as it can cause extreme emotional distress for the parents and expose the baby and pregnancy to unnecessary interventions....

Answer: I’ve received quite a few questions similar to this one over the last few weeks, touching on the responsibilities of private programs to provide services to children with disabilities. The same question comes up for children in public school programs when they do not qualify for special education services, but still need accommodations in order to attend school or participate in various school activities. (One person asked how she could help her brother who uses a wheelchair and has been prevented from attending the same high school as she does because of the high school’s lack of an elevator or lift....

The toddler stage is named for the term “toddling,” the way children move when they first learn to walk. It is also commonly referred to as the “terrible twos." However, most parents and experts actually consider the toddler stage to span roughly from ages one to three—a wide range in terms of child development. You can expect your child’s progression from infancy through the toddler years and into the preschool years to include plenty of transitions....

Effort: Easy — some sewing required Materials: 4 small poster boards 1 pair angel wings 1 halo 1 pair devil horns White dress or white pants and shirt Red dress or red pants and shirt Red and white face paint (optional) Heavy string or ribbon Instructions: This is a great costume for twins, best friends, or siblings. From a costume store, buy one halo, a set of angel wings, and a pair of devil horns....

One of the biggest problems of appendicitis during pregnancy is delayed diagnosis. Due to the physical changes in the pregnant body, it can be quite difficult to diagnose appendicitis. It is easier to diagnose appendicitis while pregnant in the first and second trimesters. An important reason to get a diagnosis early is that the longer you delay the more likely it is to have complications, particularly the perforation of the appendix....

Helping to focus attention Acting as a backup when new information is presented, giving the child something to look at in case information is forgotten or confused Providing external organization and structure, e.g., by showing the sequence or steps needed to complete a task Remaining stable over time, allowing the child the needed time to process and respond Making concepts more concrete, which also decreases anxiety Acting as cues when the child is ready to practice the concepts...

How Popular is The Name Avery? The unique appeal of Avery has always captured the attention of parents, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that its popularity really began to take off. While the name is historically masculine, more and more girls in the United States have been given the name. Gender: Once meant solely for boys, Avery is now a popular gender-neutral option. Pronunciation: ah-ve-ree The Social Security Administration’s latest data from 2020 reveals it as the 19th most popular name for girls and the 212th most popular name for boys....

If you’re a family looking to add some “C” names to the mix, there are a lot of popular options, as well as some obscure options that will make your child unique. And, there are also plenty of gender-neutral names that start with “C” for you to choose from. Find 36 names that start with “C” here. Cadence Origin: Latin Meaning: Rhythm Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kadence, Caedence, Kaydence Peak Popularity: The name Cadence didn’t come into prominence until the 2000s....

Watch Out: It’s Battle Time! Researchers actually found a rhythm for the fights between moms and adolescent daughters. Battles normally occur when a mom and daughter come home at the end of the day. Mom tries to assert her control and daughter tries to maintain her free, out-of-sight independence. Mom asks questions, perhaps too many questions. Daughter reacts in that singular-minded way adolescent girls do. She feels like she is suspected of doing something wrong and doesn’t stop to think logically that her mom may simply be interested in her life....