In light of the childhood obesity epidemic, parents sometimes wonder which milk is best for their child—particularly where fat content is concerned. Whole milk has a lot of fat in it compared to low-fat milk and nonfat milk, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be part of a healthy diet. Which Milk Is Best? When your children are still newborns and younger infants, it’s easier to figure out which type of milk they need....
If it’s thought that your baby may be at risk, an emergency cesarean section may be recommended. If there are fetal heart rate changes while you are pushing, a forceps or vacuum delivery may be offered.
Plenty of parents have struggled with how to best teach their baby how to go to sleep. Like a lot of things in parenting, it’s a difficult balance to strike. On one hand, you know that babies sometimes just need you, but on the other hand, sometimes you need sleep too, and the baby isn’t getting into any kind of pattern. Sleep deprivation has very real, dangerous effects on both mothers and fathers, raising the risk of everything from postpartum depression to obesity....
Four or five flat, circular, unbreakable objects (lids from milk jugs or baby food jars, plastic hockey pucks, checkers, and so on) Ruler Directions
The framework of Singapore Math is developed around the idea that learning to problem-solve and develop mathematical thinking are the key factors to being successful in math. Without a solid foundational base, students won’t have anything to draw on when it comes to increasingly complicated math learning. This doesn’t mean, however, that the skills elementary students learn are simplistic. Rather, the view is that when teaching a concept or a skill, it’s essential to spend as much time as needed for students to master the skill....
Gestational Sac Size at Five Weeks Sometimes ultrasound measurements at the 5-week mark will reveal a gestational sac that is smaller than expected. This finding can be a cause for concern, but it can be difficult to draw conclusions based on a single early ultrasound. A small gestational sac may mean nothing, or it may indicate a higher risk of miscarriage. Getting a series of ultrasound exams as your pregnancy progresses will help your healthcare provider interpret what, exactly, it means....
Sponges Water 2 bowls or other containers Directions
Flour Salt Water Food coloring or liquid tempera paint (optional) Squeeze bottles or small spoons Paper Directions
Try to not be afraid of change. Accepting that change may occur at any time can help you to adapt when it does. Routine might be comfortable and reassuring, but acknowledging that it could change at any moment will help you to better cope when it does. Get a support system in place. It’s better to have a support system in place before change occurs than to try to establish one when it does....
String or rope Small blocks of wood Tempera paint, liquid Shallow pan Paper Directions
Their maturity is showing in how they handle themselves emotionally and in terms of discipline and behavior, and they’re handling increasingly challenging work at school as they tackle more difficult academic requirements in the classroom. Here’s a general overview of what your child might learn in school this year. What Do Kids Learn in 5th Grade? Fifth grade is a year for putting all the academic pieces together. In 5th grade, your child is saying goodbye to elementary school and preparing for middle school....
Striking a balance Children with learning differences (LD) and other school problems need to maintain academic skills over the summer, but they also need to be freed of the pressures and stresses of school. As a parent of a child with LD, you may be wondering, “How do I find that balance?” Decisions about summer activities should take into account your child’s age, interests, and temperament - as well as the degree of academic difficulty and availability of programs....
Superfetation is the formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus. Essentially, it describes a situation where someone becomes pregnant when they are already pregnant. It is believed that this is a very rare event. Causes Superfetation occurs when ova from two separate menstrual cycles are released, fertilized, and then implant in the uterus. Normally, once fertilization and implantation occur, physical and hormonal effects would make an additional conception impossible....
More: An Age by Age Guide to Teaching Your Kids About the Birds and the Bees What should WE, as parents, know about this topic? “Teens find information, and misinformation, about sex from a variety of sources: parents, friends, culture, and media,” says Kristen Arquette, M.ED, LMFT, CDP, MHP, CMHS a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Bellevue, WA. “The most important information about sex for teens comes from parents....
More: At-Home Learning Resources for the COVID-19 Outbreak We Don’t Know How to Explain Things Like You Do Teachers are talented in breaking down concepts for kids to understand. Whether it’s natural or based on years of training (most likely it’s a combination of both), they may forget that many parents are struggling with this. Teachers, don’t just send us a list of what our kids need to know. Provide us with some tips on how to introduce these concepts, how to explain them, and how to check whether our kids are really getting it....
Do Teens Really Meet Online? If you think online dating is just for the over-18 set, the stats might surprise you. Even though more teens meet their partners in person, of those who are in or have been in romantic relationships, nearly one-quarter of adolescents ages 13 through 17 met their romantic interest online, according to the Pew Research Center. While only 24 percent of young people actually meet potential matches online, the numbers are higher when it comes to flirting or showing an interest in romantic relationships....
Young teens (ages 13-14) are continuing to work at establishing their separate identities, and they express this in more obvious ways than they have before. Their attitude at home may be one of rebellion (though they aren’t likely to be quite so outspoken or outrageous away from home). They may be dismissive of your thoughts and opinions, but they’re still absorbing what you say. Not wanting to be seen with you in public is part of this early stage of differentiating who they are....
