Some toddlers vomit when having a tantrum or just crying. Others vomit when they have too much food in their mouth. And some toddlers vomit for no known reason at all. Learn more about why a toddler may be vomiting with no other symptoms. Causes of Toddler Vomiting With No Other Symptoms Persistent vomiting in toddlers can have many potential causes. Here are some of the most common: Appendicitis: Along with migrating abdominal pain, mild fever, and loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting are among the most common symptoms of appendicitis....

When to Restrict Your Teens’s Cell Phone Use There are many warning signs you may want to restrict your teen’s phone privileges, including if they: Break Your Phone Rules It’s important to create clear smartphone rules that outline your expectations. Your list of rules should address issues surrounding phone etiquette—like no texting during dinner—as well as rules that address safety issues—like no sending sexually explicit photos. Rules should also address the financial aspects of owning a smartphone....

If you want to lose weight, you’ll probably need to ramp up the intensity and/or length of your workouts, and you’ll absolutely need to take a look at your eating habits too. Once you have your 10-10-10 plan working smoothly, you can try to add 5 or 10 minutes to one or more of those workout sessions. Before you know it, you could be working out for an hour a day without much disruption to your schedule....

Some kids will reach these milestones early and some will hit them a little later and for the most part, that is all OK. Each child is unique and develops and grows at their own pace. Still, monitoring your child’s development and behavior patterns is useful because it can help you determine when something is amiss—or atypical. Below you will learn to recognize the differences between typical and atypical behavior in kids at each age....

BOKS is a school-based fitness program for elementary and middle school kids, and it’s all about fun and games. Kids arrive at school about 45 minutes early and spend that time in fun, active play. It’s a fantastic way to add fitness to their daily routine. And it helps them do better in school, both academically and behaviorally, too. What follows are suggestions for easy exercises for kids—movements and games that they’ll enjoy and benefit from....

Often parents are forced into a decision by school system policies. If you are trying to decide the best option for your twins, consider these reasons to keep twins together in the same class. Ensures Consistency Even before birth, twins are together in the same environment. Then they spend the first few years of their lives together, surrounded by the same people, sharing their environment and surroundings and living the same experiences....

You may be patting yourself on the back for a job well done; you may be thanking your lucky stars that you haven’t had to deal with months of no sleep, or you may just be wondering what all of the fuss from other parents is all about. And then, something changes. Your baby turns into a toddler, and around 18 months, your great little sleeper won’t go to sleep at bedtime, wakes often during the night, or both....

There are three methods you can use to estimate how tall your child will be in adulthood. While none of the methods is perfect, any will be able to give you some idea of how tall your kids might be when they grow up. You can even use all three methods and see how they compare. More importantly, these are helpful tools your pediatrician can use to spot when your kids aren’t growing well....

They may include exaggerated characteristics like: Constant stimulation-seeking while awake Earlier ability to mimic sounds than other babies Extreme alertness or always looking around Hypersensitivity to sounds, smells, textures, and tastes as well as an unusually vigorous reaction to unpleasant ones (characteristic of the Dabrowski’s supersensitivities) Lower sleep needs than other babies While a baby does not need to have all of these traits, most gifted children will display more than one....

You should choose a birth ball according to your height. The most common size is the 65-centimeter ball. Using movement with the birth ball can increase the benefits. You can sway side to side or in a circle. This movement is easy to do in labor. It also helps stretch your body and move the baby into a good position for birth by using movement, gravity, and upright positioning. You can do this position either on the bed or on the floor....

Or, perhaps your water has broken, but you’re not having contractions. This puts your baby at risk of infection. Conditions such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can endanger your health or your baby’s and require induction. In some cases, labor induction is scheduled because of a logistical concern. For example, maybe a parent-to-be lives far from the hospital and it would be risky to wait until they go into labor to make the trip....

Overview Some people who are pregnant will have constipation that develops after they get pregnant, which is typically related to the hormones of pregnancy (which can slow the digestive system down). Other people suffer from constipation before pregnancy and the condition is simply a continuation and/or amplification of their normal problem. Constipation can have other side effects. Some people who have constipation will develop hemorrhoids, which are swollen blood vessels in the rectum which can be very uncomfortable (if they cause pain, itching, or bleeding)....

Iran, also called Persia, with its illustrious and historical past, has been an example of a developed nation in ancient times. The Persians are known for their intricately inlaid metalwork and their legacy of show-stopping architecture. In several ancient cities, beautifully decorated pre-Islamic structures remain to this day, as do spectacular mosques and shrines. Persian heritage, traditions, and culture have influenced the many distinctive names you can bestow upon your child....

Not all bullies are the same. Each has a different style and uses different tactics to intimidate and control their victims. For instance, some kids that bully are very sly about how they attack their target, while others are downright mean. By being aware of not only the types of bullying but also the types of bullies your child may encounter, you will be better equipped to help your child in any situation....

Be Organized It’s been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and nowhere is this adage more applicable than when discussing time management tips for moms. Simply being organized can eliminate stress from forgotten appointments, double-booking, lost homework, and many other stress traps that busy moms face. What does it mean for a mom to ‘be organized,’ and to what extent is this even possible? If you focus on a few key areas of organization, a little work can go a long way....

Self-discipline helps kids delay gratification, resist unhealthy temptations, and tolerate the discomfort needed to reach their long-term goals. From choosing to turn off the video game to work on homework, to resisting an extra cookie when Mom isn’t looking, self-discipline is the key to helping kids become responsible adults. A good morning routine helps kids know when it’s time to eat breakfast, comb their hair, brush their teeth, and get dressed....

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These programs also get students to buy into the program and evolve as the student population evolves. And most importantly, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students support the program. Without their support, the bullying prevention program has very little chance of success. Building a Comprehensive Program Bullying prevention consists of more than a one-day event. Rallies and assemblies focusing on bullying prevention are a great way to kick-off a bullying prevention program....

Feelings of anxiety after a miscarriage might be specific to anxiety about a new pregnancy or could be anxiety about life in general. Some may face the choice of whether to use anti-anxiety medications to control anxiety following a miscarriage. For couples who want to try for a new pregnancy, this begs the question of whether or not these drugs are safe in a subsequent pregnancy. Unfortunately, the research is conflicting about the safety of psychiatric medications during pregnancy, and the answer isn’t always clear....