In fact, the most recent statistics indicate that as many as 20% of high school teens have sold, been offered, or received drugs on school property. Still, this doesn’t negate the need to address the issue. Here’s everything you need to know about getting your teen the help they need. Overview of Teen Drug Use While the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reported that teen drug use is holding steady, the annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey shows the lowest levels in the past 20 years....

It’s important to understand how child support payments can alter unemployment benefits. A non-custodial parent who has an active child support order and loses their job will likely have questions about unemployment and child support. Unemployment Benefits You are still obligated to pay child support when unemployed. If you skip payments, you will still have to pay them eventually, sometimes with interest. Or you may be found in contempt of your child support order, which could mean fines or even jail time....

However, you should take some precautions to support your baby’s health and safety when you taken them outside. Know where it’s safe to go with your newborn, how to dress them appropriately, and how to protect them from the elements. Avoid Large Crowds It’s fine to take your newborn out in the yard, on a stroll around your neighborhood, or to a quiet park. In the first week, you’ll also take your baby to their first well-child visit....

At about two weeks old, newborns make just enough tears to keep their eyes moist. They don’t produce real tears that you can see when they cry. Infants often don’t develop real tears that you can see until they are about two months old. When Do Babies Start Making Tears? Babies’ eyes aren’t completely dry at birth, but they have minimal moisture. Newborns start making more tears once their lacrimal glands are fully developed....

We turned to the experts to learn more about that special fertile window, and if there’s a part of the day that really boosts your odds of getting pregnant. Conception 101: What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant? Before taking a look at the day-to-day, let’s think about conception as a whole. Of course, there are a few different methods, whether we are discussing heterosexual intercourse or artificial insemination, which is a popular strategy among LGBTQ+ couples....

Reading readiness skills are so important that many programs for preschoolers focus on developing those skills. In preschool and kindergarten, for instance, children learn the alphabet and the sounds the letters represent. This is not an easy task, which is why in some kindergarten classes and in many preschools, children focus on one letter each week. Unless children can understand the letter and sound connection, they will have trouble learning to read....

No matter where your child falls on the spectrum, it’s important to address disrespect before it gets worse. A 2015 study conducted by researchers at the University of Virginia found that disrespectful children are likely to become rude adults. While you might be tempted to excuse disrespect by saying things like “Kids will be kids,” brushing it off won’t do your child any favors. Kids need to learn how to treat others with respect so they can develop healthy relationships with peers, authority figures, and family members....

Let’s explore some simple projects that are perfect for toddlers when St. Patrick’s Day comes around. As with all activities that involve cooking and art supplies, remember to give your toddler close adult supervision. To create the stencil, simply draw a shamrock shape on a rigid board (scrap cardboard works perfectly). Cut it out with an Exacto knife or similar blade tool. Give your toddler some green crayons and a piece of paper and show them how to color inside the shamrock....

To minimize screen time—and the bickering over whose turn it is with a device—get back to basics on a long car trip with old-school family activities. These wholesome pastimes don’t just fill the space until you reach grandma’s house or the Grand Canyon. They also build camaraderie, create happy family memories, and (in some cases) foster brain development and skills mastery. Here are 20 activities large families can try for good, clean fun in the car....

Your Baby’s Development at 32 Weeks At 32 weeks, a baby is over 11 1/2 inches (29.3 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length). The baby’s height is about 16 1/4 inches (41.6 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). This week, the baby weighs over 4 pounds (1,901 grams). Which Trimester? Third trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

Popular Black Baby Names for Girls Here are some of the most popular and unique Black baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information. Aaliyah Origin: Arabic Meaning: High, lofty, sublime Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alaiya, Alaya, Alayah, Aleah, Alea, Aliah Famous Namesakes: R&B singer Aaliyah Peak Popularity: Aaliyah has been a top 100 name since 2001, the year R&B singer Aaliyah died in a tragic plane crash....

Though some Viking baby names are quite popular, many are unusual enough in much of the world that you aren’t likely to encounter others with the same name—a plus for many parents seeking a unique name for their child. Popular Viking Baby Names for Girls Here are some of the most popular and unique Viking baby names for girls, along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information. Agatha Origin: Viking, GreekMeaning: GoodheartedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aga, Agacia, Agata, Agathe, Agathi, Agatka, Agatta, AgethaFamous Namesakes: Agatha Barbara (former and first woman president of Malta) Agatha Christie (British author)Peak Popularity: Agatha peaked in popularity in 1913, when it ranked No....

7 Reasons Not to Call the Police Instead, consider the following seven reasons why calling the police on your child for misbehaving isn’t a good idea. It Undermines Your Authority Calling the police reinforces that you don’t have any effective ways to discipline your child at home. It also shows that you need the police to serve as your backbone. Discipline gives children a sense of security. Children need to feel confident that you can keep the situation under control—even when they can’t control themselves....

Either way, expect to go through an array of evaluations and tests to determine what may be interfering with your efforts to get pregnant. Here’s an overview of things it will be useful to know before you see a fertility doctor. These will include blood work, physical examinations, and a semen analysis. Typically, the doctor will order an ultrasound and a specialized X-ray to examine the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes....

COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for use in children older than 6 months of age. See your child’s pediatrician to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and make sure your child has all the immunizations they need, including the seasonal flu vaccine. Everyone in your family should get it by the end of October. Then it’s only a matter of time until the rest of the family is sick as well....

It does take some strategy on your part to find those tasks that are age-appropriate and interesting to the kids, yet still useful to you. As parents, we are always looking for ways to teach our kids new skills and to infuse them with a sense of responsibility. This is a perfect opportunity for that. The younger your kids are when you start having them help you around the home office, the more enthusiastic they will likely be....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states the infections were found in Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The products came from Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. The bacterial contamination came from three cases of Cronobacter sakazakii and one case of Salmonella Newport, which infected infants. One of the cases of Cronobacter sakazakii may have contributed to an infant’s death. Experts say both can have a severe impact on babies’ health. Is My Formula Included in the Recall?...

However, in gifted children, the development of those areas can be out of “sync.” The gifted child’s intellectual development can be more advanced than her physical and emotional development, which progress at a different rate. For example, a gifted 5-year-old can be discussing the problem of world hunger one minute and the next minute throwing a tantrum because he has to go to bed. It can be frustrating and sometimes confusing for parents because these children don’t always act their chronological age intellectually, but then show typical emotional, social, and physical behavior for children of their chronological age....