Research materials Drawing supplies Is your child eager to demonstrate his or her scientific knowledge? Why not organize an at-home science fair and invite everyone in the family to participate? Each person can select a topic he or she is interested in, or you can offer suggestions (such as electricity, magnetism, nutrition, and so on). Participants research the subjects (using encyclopedias, science books, etc.) and accumulate as many facts as possible....

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However, it’s essential to take care of your needs as well as your child’s. Here are some guidelines for self-care—including nutrition, weight loss, exercise, hygiene, and emotional health—for breastfeeding moms. Nutrition There are so many myths and old wives’ tales that circulate about what breastfeeding mothers should not eat, but you can pretty much ignore all of them. It’s OK to eat broccoli, garlic, onions, spicy food, citrus, and even chocolate as long as you don’t overdo it....

Because expectant moms are more susceptible to all kinds of viruses during pregnancy, their risk of contracting shingles increases, too. What exactly is shingles, though, and what does it look like in pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know. Shingles Symptoms A red rash is a hallmark of the shingles infection; it usually appears in a small area on one side of the body, often on the face, back, or torso....

Early puberty may seem innocuous, or even advantageous when it comes to sports where size gives kids a leg up. But researchers have associated a number of health and psychological consequences of reaching puberty too early in life. Signs of Early Puberty For girls, true precocious puberty includes the following signs before the age of 7 or 8 years old: Development of breastsGrowth of pubic or underarm hairHaving a significant growth spurt in a short amount of timeStarting menstruationDevelopment of acneBody odor...

Sometimes it’s simply a matter of using common sense to address your baby’s cries, and other times you may have to think a little outside the box. The following suggestions are methods you can use to soothe your baby during their witching hour. If you sense that something beyond normal fussiness is going on with your child, always call your pediatrician for insights into potential problems. Breastfeeding babies often engage in a pattern called cluster feeding....

Science Children’s interest in science often seems to decline in grade four and after. This happens, in part, because science study is too often textbook-driven, passive, formal, and narrow in its scope. But the major goal of science study in these grades should be to keep children interested in science and cause them to believe that they can be successful science students. Positive attitudes about science – from teachers and parents as well as students – are vital....

Parents will want to consult with school administrators and ideally their child’s prospective kindergarten teacher to determine whether the child has the social skills needed. It’s good to know how children are expected to behave both at the beginning and completion of the academic year. This doesn’t mean every child has to be a perfect angel the entire time they’re in kindergarten, but that he or she should have some basic skills before making the transition....

Lie down on the floor with your child very stiff and straight. Imagine you are uncooked spaghetti and roll over and over. Now imagine you are being put into hot water to cook. Feel your bodies getting softer and softer. When the water boils, make your bodies swirl and twist just as spaghetti would. Finally, imagine you have been drained and tossed with butter or sauce. What movements would result?...

“It is generally recommended that babies can start solids at around 6 months of age and eggs could be introduced at that time,” says Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD, a pediatric dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Changing Recommendations Historically, many experts advised parents to wait to introduce eggs to their baby until their child turned 2 years old to reduce the risk of developing an egg allergy....

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The small study, which took samples from 108 pregnant women early in their first trimester, found that maternal hair cortisol levels were twice as high (300 mg/dl versus 150 mg/dl) in the women who were carrying a baby girl. This leads researchers to consider whether moms who are more stressed out at the time of conception are more likely to welcome a girl. How Does Stress Impact Fetal Sex? It’s important to note that there are other measurements of stress that are also part of the picture when it comes to gauging stress levels in pregnant women....

General Tips for Summer Car Safety Whether you’re packing up the car for a road trip or just taking a trip down the road to hit a local park or the city pool, there are some general tips to keep in mind that will help keep your kids safe in the car. Create Reminders Experts recommend creating a reminder system to help prevent a child from being left in the car....

But bullying is a complex issue that is continuously evolving. As a result, many parents are shocked to learn that their view of bullying is often incomplete. Here are the top things that parents often do not realize about bullying. Sometimes It’s the Kids Your Child Calls ‘Friends’ Who Are the Meanest When parents think of bullies, they often envision stereotypes of bullies, including the loner who hates the world or the mean girl that picks on those without as much social clout....