Give Them Space If your tween comes home from school angry and grumpy, you might try giving them some space before asking them about their day. Allow your child some alone time to find a snack and maybe even decompress with an activity before you ask any questions. Give your child time to calm themself down and you might find that their grumpy mood vanishes before you ever say a word....

The truth is, besides a healthy diet and regular visits to your healthcare provider, there isn’t much more you need to grow a baby. After all, you are only pregnant for nine months, so you don’t want to go overboard with spending or stocking up. Still, there are a few items that can help you get through your pregnancy with a little more ease that don’t cost a fortune....

In light of the climbing numbers, a task force of medical experts says it’s important for kids ages 8 to 18 to be screened for anxiety. “We know a lot has happened over the past two years with the pandemic, with students being homeschooled. They’re being taken out of their social environment," says Felice Martin, MS, NCC, LPC, NeuroCoach and NeuroLeader, Behavioral Health Associates of Georgia, LLC. “[Now] we have war, [and] there are a lot of things going on that could create anxiety among our children....

If you have a busy family schedule already, you may wonder whether extracurricular activities are worth the time and money. Indeed, there is plenty of evidence that enrichment programs outside the classroom boost children’s social and academic skills. Luckily, there are more choices than ever for kids to find a pursuit that may ignite a true passion. Benefits of Extracurricular Activities Depending on whether the program you’re considering for your child is physical, intellectual, or creative in nature, specific extracurricular activities can build skills in different developmental areas....

Picture books are your little one’s entry into the wide world of literacy. Even though these board book easy reads aren’t exactly War and Peace-level literature, they can help your toddler to build their budding vocabulary skills, get familiar with the conventions of print, and learn about symbols. Combined, the early literacy lessons your child gets from children’s books can give them the jump start they need to become life-long readers....

Street performers, jugglers, and musicians fill the former marketplace of Place Jacques-Cartier. And Mount Royal rises above the center of the city, offering beautiful parks, hiking trails, and horseback riding. A 23-year-old intern at TravelMuse.com sold us on the idea after she called it her favorite all-around city. This gorgeous 2-minute video sealed the deal. We’re booking our tickets now for the summer. Winter is icy. Nearby La Jolla boasts swanky boutiques and posh shops, and Coronado Island lends a retro vibe and powdery soft beaches to your must-see list....

Help your child overcome any fears of the unknown by rehearsing for the big opening day of school. First, practice all of his activities for the first day of school. Then, before school starts, test run his new routine by actually pretending to get ready for school. Wake up, sleepy heads! Rev up your summer pace to help ease your child into an earlier routine. Your dress rehearsal can start with a new bedtime and wake-up time, and a new getting-dressed-and-eating- breakfast routine....

To put those numbers in context, White children made up almost 50% of the population of kids during the same time period, but only 43% of the children in foster care. Hispanic children accounted for 22% of the kids in foster care but comprised 26% of the children in the nation. Comparatively, Black children are overrepresented in the foster care system. That problem is compounded by the fact that agencies may have difficulty placing Black children with foster families who look like them....

Introduce yourself to the teacher, and let the teacher know where you can be reached. Ask questions. What is the class going to cover this year, and how can I help? What can we do at home to help? Say a few words about your child’s special interests and positive qualities, but you don’t have to go into every dark secret. Your child may behave differently with this teacher; talking about negative qualities at this stage could put those expectations in a new teacher’s mind....

Lightening—the baby’s head drops down into the pelvis. An increase in vaginal discharge and/or brownish or blood-tinged mucus discharge. An increase in the number and intensity of Braxton Hicks contractions A nesting instinct that makes you start cleaning closets and organizing your kitchen. If you find yourself filled with energy and driven to clean, primal instincts are pushing you to get your home ready for the new family member. Practice Run On the TV sitcoms, the pregnant woman always grabs her big belly with a look of wide-eyed surprise and announces, “It’s time....

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There are several different anxiety and anxiety-related disorders that children and teens experience. What each of these disorders shares is a tendency to worry excessively, feel afraid, or an overwhelming sense of panic in a wide range of settings. It is these tendencies that cause anxiety disorders to disrupt learning and school achievement. Generalized anxiety disorderPanic disorderSeparation anxiety disorderSocial anxiety disorderSelective mutismPhobias How Anxiety Disorders Interfere With Learning and School Achievement Trouble Participating: Your child may not be able to participate in class discussions or work with other students on group projects if they feel afraid....

Also, it’s okay for your child to tell you that Aunt Myrtle’s gift is silly or ugly, but Aunt Myrtle must never know. Your response is that not everyone shares the same tastes and that the important thing is that Aunt Myrtle likes you and respects you enough to give you a gift. Explain to your child that he should, at the least, thank Aunt Myrtle and say, “It was really nice of you to think of me....

Pencil Paper Sometimes we tend to remember the bad things that happen to us more than the good things. Write down five things that happened yesterday. Read your list over. Did you remember five good things, five bad things, or some of each? Whatever you wrote down, you chose it to write down. You can practice remembering good things and feelings and letting go of bad ones. Every day, write down five things that happened which you felt good about....

If you’re pregnant at 41, 43, or older, you may understandably worry about how your age may impact your pregnancy. Luckily, while the risks of complications are lower in your 20s and 30s, you can have a healthy pregnancy in your 40s, particularly if you are otherwise in good health and get regular prenatal care. Learn more about having a healthy pregnancy in your 40s. How Many People Have Babies in Their 40s?...

While math can be fun and challenging for some children, it can be a very different experience for others. They can feel anxiety about not getting the answers right and not understanding what is being taught. They may feel frustrated and upset about not doing well in math and may develop a dislike for the subject, making the development of math skills even more difficult. Common Causes of Math Anxiety Often, children develop math anxiety when they don’t master early math skills, and then are continually expected to learn additional math when they haven’t yet gained fundamental knowledge....