Things are different today than they were when we were growing up. No longer are parents expected to sit down with their child one day and have a “bird and bees” type talk about sex, filled with euphemisms and a hefty dose of discomfort. Now, with body positivity and sex positivity all around us, talking to our kids about sex can be positive and affirming—for our kids and ourselves. Still, you may not know exactly what sex positivity is, what its benefits are, and how to go about infusing it into your discussions with your child....

What Is CPR? CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When you administer CPR to someone, you are trying to revive them when their heart stops beating and is therefore no longer pumping blood throughout their body. By performing CPR, you are keeping some of the blood flowing, which supports the circulation of oxygen. Even partial blood flow is better than nothing. There are actually two types of CPR: Chest compressions combined with mouth-to-mouth rescuebreathing, and chest compressions only....

It’s important to be as informed as possible about your child’s educational abilities. Review your child’s report cards, progress reports, the results of any assessments, grades on classwork and homework to identify areas of strength and weakness that you want to be addressed on the IEP; Know the purpose of the meeting, and reflect on issues you feel are important. Find out who will attend the IEP team meeting and their roles....

Steps for Reporting an 504 Plan Problems Steps to take when reporting an issues with 504 plan accommodations. How to Deal With 504 Plan Violations Remember that the goal is not so much to enforce the letter of the 504 Plan as it is to get your child the assistance and adjustments needed. If school personnel have alternative suggestions, be open to them—or make some yourself. If a teacher objects to things like more time on tests or lessened workload because they give an unfair advantage, ask if there’s some extra credit work your child could do in an area of strength to compensate for that....

But sometimes that need for social interaction is made more challenging or painful by a covert type of bullying commonly known as “mean girl behavior.” It’s important that parents and educators know how to identify when girls are using these mean girl behaviors and when to intervene before the bullying escalates. What Is a Mean Girl? In 2002, bullying expert Rosalind Wiseman wrote the book “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” which brought attention to the ways in which pre-teen and teen girls tend to bully one another....

“They wanted to know why we were bringing everything inside and filling the tub with water,” Jenna says. “I told them there is a very big storm coming that we need to be ready for, but you don’t need to be afraid because we are safe.” Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest to ever hit the United States, is the first hurricane the family has seen since their older daughter was born five years ago....

If you’re struggling with how to talk to your kids about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. To help get you started with this critical conversation, we asked experts on child psychology and disease prevention to give us some tips on how to talk to kids in a way that they will understand, while also easing their anxiety about COVID-19. These tips for healthy conversations with your child include: Ease your own anxiety firstHave the conversation promptlyLearn what your child knows alreadyBe empatheticProvide fact-based information and encourage good hygieneKeep it age-appropriateDevelop a daily routineWatch your child’s stress levels moving forward...

Can You Teach an Infant to Swim? While you can’t exactly teach your baby the breaststroke, there are water skills they can learn at a young age. At this stage, it’s less about teaching an infant to swim and more about teaching water survival, says Jessica Box, an instructor at SoCal Survival Swimming in Temecula, California. “Swimming and floating are motor skills, and they can be taught through repetitive exercises such as swim lessons, as well as gentle verbal encouragement," she explains....

Unfortunately, there are real dangers at beaches to be aware of and tragedy can strike in a moment’s notice if you and your family are not prepared. In fact, the risk of drowning is a leading cause of concern—especially for young children in the United States. While the majority of drownings occur in swimming pools, the risks present at the beach are still significant. Learn more from the following ideas on how you can prepare your family for a day at the beach as well as ideas on how to stay safe once you get there....

Some things to consider when using a baby gate with stairs: Use a baby gate both at the bottom and top of the stairs.Use a baby gate that actually screws into the wall at the top of the stairs. Never use pressure-mounted baby safety gates at the top of a staircase; use them at the bottom, if at all.Keep items that your toddler could use to climb over the gate away from the gate (chairs, step stools, stepladders, large toys)....

What Is Twin Talk? Rather, the phenomenon is actually attributable to young twins mimicking each other’s attempts at language, often incorrectly. All babies babble incoherent sounds; it’s their way of practicing vocalization and making the connections in their brain that lead to language development. Some twins may give the appearance that they actually understand each other’s babbling, which makes it look like they share a secret language. As they grow up and repeat each other’s vocalizations, it may appear that they are talking in a secret language, while they’re really just mispronouncing sounds and words....

What Happens When You Turn 18? An 18-year-old is considered a full-fledged adult with rights and responsibilities. Eighteen-year-olds can now vote and sign contracts. If they’re still in high school, they can call in an excuse themselves from school. Males at this age must sign up to be drafted into the army. Learn more about all the changes that happen when a child turns 18. What’s permissible in some states means jail time in others....

Thanks to her master’s degree in psychology, she is able to explain how and why children act the way that they do, and offers real-life solutions to “bad” behavior on her platforms. She has over 34,000 followers under her name @MoMommies on Instagram (at publish date), as well as a blog of the same name. Monness is also the proud mama of two children with her husband Matt: Tess, who will be four in November 2021, and 20-month-old, Nell....

One of the earliest recorded Natalies was the wife of the 4th-century martyr Saint Adrian of Nicomedia in Turkey. Natalie was venerated as a saint as well in the Orthodox Church and her name became common among Eastern Christians. How Popular is the Name Natalie? Natalie has been ranked in the Social Security Administration’s list of top 1,000 names for baby girls since 1900, the first available year of published records....

What Is Income Poverty? When most people think about poverty, they’re likely thinking about having a low income: living paycheck to paycheck, not being able to make ends meet, living in poor housing conditions, and not being able to afford enough food for the household. Income poverty occurs when the paycheck-earning members of a household don’t make enough money to meet daily, weekly, and monthly expenses that are crucial to maintain a certain standard of living....

Second, painful sex itself can make getting pregnant difficult to impossible. If you can’t tolerate sexual intercourse, especially around the time of ovulation, you won’t be able to get pregnant. Learn what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to sexual pain, what medical conditions may cause painful intercourse, and what you should do if you’re facing this problem. Note: While this article is focused on sexual pain in women, it’s important to state that men can also experience sexual pain....