Remember how you and your parents saw different doctors when you were growing up? It took a while to click for me that there are doctors who specialize in treating kids. These doctors, known as pediatric doctors, are graduates of required programs and training in their field, just like every other medical professional. The difference
Confidence is a feeling that you are right in your decisions, your abilities and at steps, you are taking in your life in a positive way. It doesn’t mean confident people are arrogant which a feeling of superiority to others is. Confidence is an inner belief that you are capable. When it comes to children
Pregnancy causes changes in vaginal discharge, which can vary in color, texture, and volume. An increase in vaginal discharge is often one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Some changes in color are also normal, while others may indicate infection or another problem. Color is one of the most noticeable changes that can occur. Discharge
“Come on, Chubs, let’s go to the store.” My son and I were accompanying an older family friend to Walmart with the mission of finding a memory card for her laptop. I enjoyed hanging out with her, and going to the store to help her with technology was a good deed. But I hadn’t expected
Middle school is the start of a new era for kids. It’s all about transition. The little munchkin you used to walk to class while holding her hand is now a tween who barely mumbles “bye” while avoiding eye contact during morning drop off in the carpool line. There is so much change from elementary
Acupressure practitioners say that applying pressure to these specific points on the body can change the body’s energy, called qi or chi. Some people believe that acupressure may help induce labor in women who are at the end of their third trimester. Acupressure draws upon the same concepts as acupuncture, but it uses firm massage
Just shy of reaching six months old, Harper Yeats has already visited every state across the U.S., her parents say – and now she has a bunch of adorable photos and heartwarming videos of giggles to show for it. Harper’s parents, Cindy Lim and Tristan Yeats, had been documenting their baby girl’s journey across the
In the past few years, the world has confirmed: As I read stories like this, I am baffled by the number of people that do not see that all of this is backward and wrong. Why is it so hard to for others to see that just because they’ve lived a charmed life that bad things
I cried just once about my second miscarriage ― before it even happened, on the way home from a grocery store. A nurse called me to say that my pregnancy hormone levels had failed to increase properly for the third time in a row. She didn’t warn me that I would lose the six-week pregnancy, and
Growing up in a large family we ate dinner together every night. Sitting down to a home-cooked meal around the kitchen table to talk about our day, lovingly tease one another, or have serious discussions about world events was not optional, but never questioned. It was just our routine. When we were younger our father
Back in April when I decided to go gluten-free, I felt like it was going to be impossible. I’d gone gluten-free before, temporarily, but never with the intention of doing it permanently. Somehow when thinking about never having my mom’s famous chocolate chip cookies, or Dunkin’ Donuts munchkins, or Wendy’s chicken nuggets, among many, many,
In a hilarious take on “sexy” Halloween costumes, one Canadian mom also summed up the many duties that come with parenthood. Stephanie, a mom of two in British Columbia, imagined “sexy” Halloween costumes moms already own with names like “Mopping Mistress” and “Luscious Librarian.” Stephanie used words like “luscious” and “pouty” based on actual “sexy”
There seems to be nothing more Americana than that of a good ol’ county fair. The smell of popcorn, the Ferris wheel lights at night, the sighting of the high school girl who has just been crowned queen, and the taste of freshly fried funnel cakes. According to the International Association of Fairs and Expositions,
Firearm-related deaths are the third leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 17 in the U.S., according to a study published in 2017 in the journal Pediatrics. The same analysis reported that every day, approximately 19 children in the country die from or are treated in an emergency room for a gunshot wound.
Pumpkin patches, PSL’s, corn mazes, and scarves, mamas around the country are celebrating the return of fall complete with cool breezes, colorful foliage, and plenty of fun festivities. With the swimsuits being packed away, flip-flops returning to their rightful place in the closet, and all those colorful beach bags being emptied of their sandy bottoms
Image: Shutterstock Did it ever occur to you that you could be overfeeding the baby? A baby may not be able to tell when they are full or if they had enough. But there are ways to know if your infant is getting the right amount of food. In the same way, you must look
Every year for Halloween, an Ohio mom takes homemade costumes to a whole new level, thanks to her crochet skills. Stephanie Pokorny of Mentor, Ohio, crochets costumes for her sons — Jacob, 6, and Jack, almost 4. Over the last few years, Pokorny, who is behind the site Crochetverse, has helped the boys channel Harry
Gingivostomatitis is a highly contagious infection of the mouth. Its main symptoms include pain, swollen gums, blisters, and sores. These sores can develop on the tongue, under the tongue, and on the cheeks inside the mouth, as well as on the lips and gums. In this article, learn more about the symptoms, as well as
The idea of talking to your child about pornography may feel terrifying, humiliating or just straight-up awkward. But it’s a necessary conversation for parents who want to raise kids with a healthy understanding of sex. “It’s frustrating to me how slow society is in getting on board with how important porn literacy is for young
This is a guest post by BeenVerified’s Justin Lavelle sharing advice on how to prevent making these common mistakes. During the college years, parents and students alike are often focused on preparing and working towards a future career. But what we sometimes forget is to take a look at the student’s financial future, and the need for protecting it long
Image: Shutterstock Adequate breast milk supply is vital to ensure that the baby gets the essential nutrients for healthy growth and immunity. Besides following a healthy diet, some new moms may use brewer’s yeast to improve milk production. So what is brewer’s yeast and how does it help in breast milk production? MomJunction gives you
Following the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child, the internet is abuzz with speculation about the baby’s future title, sex, and of course, name. On Monday, Kensington Palace announced that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant and due to give birth in spring 2019. Their Royal Highnesses The
Egg freezing is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to advances in technology and a greater awareness of the procedure. For many women, egg freezing can offer the freedom to pursue life and career dreams before starting a family or finding the right partner. Because fertility starts to decline rapidly after age 35, freezing your eggs
New research shows how a normal mechanism that helps the breast adapt to breastfeeding could lead to the accumulation of premalignant breast cells. Some of the mechanisms that enable breasts to lactate could also lead to the accumulation of abnormal breast cells. The link between breastfeeding and breast cancer has been the subject of several
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine. The condition is more likely to affect people between 15 and 30 and over 60 years old, but it can develop at any age, including in childhood. Ulcerative colitis causes swelling, bleeding, diarrhea, and other uncomfortable symptoms. There is
They were once the belles of the ball. But then they somehow lost their luster and found themselves in baby name “limbo.” Most of these names aren’t vintage enough to benefit from the 100-year rule. And many are recent enough to still bring up images of moms and aunts and grandmas. A few of them
Whether we like it or not, all moms know that at some point during our littles one’s infancy we will likely need to leave our baby with someone else. It takes a village to raise a child, and with so much love going around, there is really no good reason for moms to be the
In July, tennis superstar Serena Williams tweeted that her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., had taken her first steps ― and that it happened while Williams was training. A month later, she posted a photo on Instagram and wrote in the caption that she recently felt like she “was not a good mom.” “I work
Politicians use many tactics to gain the trust and support of potential voters ― including holding and kissing constituents’ babies. “Baby kissing,” which even has its own Wikipedia entry, is a time-honored political tradition that appears to date back to the days of Andrew Jackson. According to a story printed in 1888, Jackson took a
Bringing your baby home from the hospital is an exciting time. You have spent months preparing for their arrival- buying their new crib, bedding, a rocking chair where you spend all.the.nights feeding and soothing your little babe. You have all their new little onesies, clothing, and swaddles. Everything is perfect, but there is one thing
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