The amount of sleep needed by children varies based on age, but not getting enough of it can have similar outcomes regardless of age. A lack of sleep can contribute to issues in school, health problems, and more. For this reason, taking care of a child’s sleep routine is a crucial part of their overall health. A Closer Look at the Findings The September 2021 report shared by the CDC examined sleep-related findings from 2016 to 2018....
How Much Milk to Give a Toddler Your toddler needs two cups of dairy per day. One cup is equivalent to: 8 ounces of milk8 ounces of yogurt1 1/2 ounces of hard cheeses like Swiss or cheddar1/3 cup shredded hard cheese2 ounces of American cheese1/2 cup Ricotta cheese1/2 cup evaporated milk2 cups cottage cheese1 cup of pudding made with milk1 cup frozen yogurt1 1/2 cups ice cream A typical sippy cup will hold 10 or more ounces (so, more than one cup) and most milk boxes hold eight ounces....
Then, in the early 1900s, an alternative to breastfeeding was developed—infant formula. As infant formula became safer, more people began to choose bottle-feeding formula over breastfeeding. Over the next few decades, breastfeeding became less and less popular, and by the 1960s breastfeeding rates were at an all-time low. But in the 1970s, breastfeeding rates began to rise slowly. As we continue to learn about breast milk and all the benefits that breastfeeding provides, breastfeeding is gaining support and popularity....
The COVID-19 pandemic threw her and her husband Grant Gustin for another curveball. Gustin, an actor known for “Glee” and “The Flash,” needed to film in Vancouver. Due to Canadian travel restrictions, this means the couple has been living 1,200 miles from their home in Los Angeles since September 2021. But isolation from friends and family hasn’t gotten in the way of their excitement about having a baby. “I’ve wanted to be a mom for so long,” says Thoma Gustin, who is best known as a celebrity trainer and founder of the fitness app Dare to Be Active....
What Is Auditory Discrimination? A child who has trouble with auditory discrimination may have difficulty telling the difference between words such as “sister” and “sitter” or “cat” and “cot.” Overall, the children can’t distinguish between the slight differences in the sounds of words. This problem can sometimes make it hard for children to understand what people are saying. This goes double for children in noisy environments, as classrooms often are or even a child’s home can be if they belong to a large family or loud music and televisions routinely blare....
Audrey, a well-known English name, originated from the Anglo-Norman words for “noble” and “strength.” Related meanings of the name include supernatural power and honorable. It is also related to the Anglo-Saxon names Aethelthryth, Ethelreda, and Ethelred. How Popular Is the Name Audrey? While numerous similarly classic, old-fashioned baby names, such as Olivia, Ava, Amelia, Sophia, Charlotte, and Evelyn, have soared in the popularity charts, Audrey hasn’t broken the top 30 in the past 100 years....
Baby Einstein—a favorite brand among parents—creates products and baby gear that specialize in interactive activities for children, often featuring familiar classical music. We handed off the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy to our 11-month-old son, and paid special attention to the toy’s design, entertainment value, and price. Design: Easy to hold and operate The design of the Take Along Tunes Musical Toy is super straightforward and simplified. At only around 5 x 5 inches, it’s sized with little hands in mind and features an easy-to-press button and a handle....
Hamilton grew up surfing in Hawaii, and quickly became a rising star in the sport. At age 13, she was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark, which resulted in the loss of her left arm and nearly her life. She garnered worldwide fame when she got back on her board and, within two years, won her first national surfing title. By age 17 she was surfing professionally, and years later remains one of the top-ranked surfers in the world....
Certified personal trainer and founder of Every Mother, Leah Keller, assures us, “Bike riding is a safe, low-impact option for aerobic exercise that can be enjoyed throughout the entire pregnancy.” There’s no need to switch your commute method or change your exercise routine if a bicycle is your preferred choice. As long as you still feel like riding and your doctor says it’s OK, it is safe to ride a bike while pregnant....
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 10 women in the United States experiences PPD, which causes feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, exhaustion, sadness, and more. It is one of many perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) that affect one in five people during pregnancy and postpartum. What Causes Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is caused by biological, psychological, and social factors. “There are biological risks that a test like the one used in the study might be able to pick up,” explains Eynav Accortt, PhD, a clinical psychologist, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and director of the Reproductive Psychology Program at Cedars-Sinai....
How Long Should You Breastfeed? You should breastfeed your baby for as long as you and your child want to continue breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and the continuation of breastfeeding along with the introduction of solid foods throughout your baby’s first year. After one year, the AAP recommends breastfeeding for as long you and your baby wish to do so....
Helping our kids expand their emotional vocabulary helps them do better at school. It also helps them better understand the subtlety of emotions and how words like “happy” and “elated” or “indifferent” and “disinterested” differ. By teaching our children the feeling words appropriate to their age—and encouraging them to use them—we support their emotional growth now into their teen and adult years. Challenges for Parents and Caregivers An emotional vocabulary is one in which language accurately describes how you are feeling....
Meanwhile, 47% of high school students have experienced hazing before they even enter college. The most common types of hazing that students experience involve binge drinking, verbal abuse, humiliation, isolation, and sleep deprivation. Effects of Bullying and Hazing When it comes to bullying and hazing, the same power differences and intimidation factors exist in both. In fact, many people would argue that hazing is a form of bullying. Both behaviors involve a significant power imbalance, meaning the perpetrator has the power and control in the situation while the target does not....
This is particularly true for seafood as there’s lots of attention around avoiding high-mercury fish, which can be harmful to developing fetuses. So, it’s not surprising that fans of scallops may wonder if they can eat them while pregnant. Luckily, the answer is yes—scallops are safe to eat during pregnancy with some precautions. Find out more about how to safely consume scallops while expecting. Eating Scallops During Pregnancy Generally, it is safe—and encouraged—to eat seafood, including scallops, during pregnancy....
As a patient, you are entitled to request a C-section, though it may not be approved if your doctor is unable to deem the surgery as medically necessary. In 2015, an estimated 32% of all births in the United States were performed by C-section, and around 2.5% of those deliveries were elective cesareans by maternal request. They may want to talk to you in detail about why you want to have elective surgery to give birth and try to find a way to ease your concerns or fears....
When Is a Specially Designed Car Seat Needed? All children need to be in an appropriate car seat that meets federal safety standards and accommodates their specific needs. Medical conditions that might require car seat modifications include prematurity, cerebral palsy, unrepaired giant omphalocele, and some cases of osteogenesis imperfecta. Babies who must lie flat (either prone or supine) because they are unable to tolerate a semi-upright seating position will also need adaptive car seats....
