Children with disabilities have struggled to receive necessary care, even more than the general public during this difficult time. They have dealt with inaccessibility to needed healthcare and therapy. They’ve also dealt with emotional and mental stress. Understanding the toll of the pandemic lockdown on these children and their families is key, as well as looking for beneficial solutions. Children With Disabilities Can Be High-Risk COVID-19 Patients Questions about the reach and enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as quickly as the virus itself....

The Postpartum Period The time of your life after you have a baby is called the postpartum or postnatal period. It is broken down into three phases. When to See the Doctor In the past, a postpartum check-up was a one-time visit scheduled between four and six weeks after delivery. However, thoughts on postnatal care have changed in recent years. Health experts now consider postpartum care an ongoing process based on each individual’s needs....

But when the big day finally comes, when weeks or months of waiting finally come to an end and it’s time to take their sweet bundle of joy home, many parents feel utterly freaked out. Even though you can’t stand to leave your baby and you can’t wait to bring them home, it’s easy to feel unprepared when the day comes. The NICU is an overwhelming place. Parents are in a very unnatural role, sitting on the sidelines as nurses and doctors care for their babies....

Whether it’s a day camp, an overnight camp, or a week filled with your child’s favorite sport, let’s review a list of supplies you should pack. Don’t forget to label everything. Day Camp Packing List Many sports programs offer day camps only. Though you won’t need to pack a lot of items, it is good to send your child off with supplies to get them through the day. Backpack (ideally sturdy, but lightweight)Bagged lunchCombination lock (if necessary)Extra socksHat with a brim and/or sunglassesMedications your child takes regularly or might need (find out the camp’s policy on this in advance)Reusable water bottleSpending moneySports equipment and safety gear (make sure everything fits and is in good shape beforehand)Sunscreen, insect repellent, lip balm, hand sanitizerSwimsuit, goggles, and towel in a plastic or waterproof bagWindbreaker or sweatshirt (in case of chilly weather or rain)...

It was a relatively prevalent name in the Middle Ages because of its favorable meaning. In the centuries before Christ, notable inventors, mathematicians, philosophers, and rulers were named Theodore. Though not a Biblical name, Theodore became popular among early Christians of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the 17th century, the name Theodore dropped in status among English Puritans due to its association with Roman Catholicism. How Popular is the Name Theodore?...

This means you are likely to find just what you need at a price that meets your budgetary constraints. Whether you only need help part-time or you want someone to watch your kids in your home around the clock, there are options for every need and budget. Ahead, find a closer look at the most common types of childcare providers. Daycare Providers Daycare is a childcare option where parents drop off their children during the day for care, supervision, and learning....

Information The Information subtest reflects two factors in the child’s development of language and knowledge. The richness of the child’s verbal environment during his development is reflected in the fund of knowledge. The ability to store that knowledge in long-term memory, recall it, and verbally express it is an individual ability that is measured by the Information subtest. Similarities In order to store language and information in long-term memory, humans use a process of categorization and conceptualization that develops from the concrete to the abstract....

The pros and cons of using Pull-Ups (and other brand name disposable training pants like Easy Ups by Pampers) will depend on your child’s age and personality as well as the situation (Are they in daycare? Do you need them to be trained for school soon? etc.) and your own ability to manage accidents. You may not actually know which option is best until you get started with toilet training....

Here’s how to help your kid learn this skill (as it doesn’t come naturally to everyone) and why it’s important. Why It’s Important for Kids to Learn to Entertain Themselves Kids need to learn to entertain themselves for a number of reasons, including supporting their overall development. “Being able to entertain themselves means kids are practicing problem-solving, creativity, and being part of a community,” says Anna Falkner, PhD, assistant professor of elementary education at the University of Memphis....

But with twins, there can be a variety of combinations. There may be one or two placentas, one or two amniotic sacs, and one or two chorions. Terms like dichorionic or monochorionic are used to identify and describe the twins and refer specifically to the number of chorions, either two (one per baby) or one that is shared by both babies. What Is the Chorion? The chorion is the outer membrane of the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding a fetus in utero....

Your provider is probably keeping tabs on what your score is when you go for prenatal appointments in the last month of pregnancy, even if you’ve never heard of it before. Don’t worry—even if they are not be sharing it with you (because you’re too pregnant to be crunching numbers!), we can help explain how a Bishop score is calculated and how it informs them about the progress of your pregnancy....

MFM training also involves the assessment and treatment of fetal complications or conditions. These specialists often work with a general OB/GYN or midwife to provide care to patients, which can include supplementary and complementary care. Perinatologists are typically the go-to doctors for pregnant people who go to the hospital after an accident or other emergencies. When to See a Perinatologist Many women see a perinatologist during pregnancy, but some women might see a perinatologist before they get pregnant....

The Role of a SAHM SAHMs often play many diverse roles, meaning there’s not a single task that defines them. Typically, they handle many different jobs to keep the children engaged, fed, clean, active, and hitting developmental milestones, while also acting as the family’s housekeeper, organizer, social planner, treasurer, personal shopper, and chauffeur, among myriad other roles. While they’re vital to their family, some may not understand or value this role and may debate a SAHM’s contributions to society as a whole....

Parents’ Day may be a lesser-known holiday, but it has great significance in meaning. It was established almost 30 years ago and shines a spotlight on the tough yet rewarding job of being a parent. What is Parents’ Day? Parents’ Day is celebrated the fourth Sunday in July; this year it falls on July 25. It differs from the other traditional holidays in that it encourages organizations and government to help support parents in their roles as they raise children....

But what’s the science behind the popular term? And is it actually a real thing, or just another one of those old wives’ tales? Like pregnancy itself, “pregnancy glow” can look different on different people, points out Marisa Garshick, MD, a dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Centers and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York Presbyterian-Cornell. Some pregnant people find they have more color in their face along with clearer skin, while others have the opposite experience....

Examples of Test Ceilings For example, a child might have to miss three questions in a row before the tester quits asking questions. However, the tester runs out of questions before the child can miss three in a row. This does not mean that the child hasn’t missed any questions. they may have missed one, answered a couple more, missed two, answered more, and so on until no more questions are available....

It is important to know the signs of preterm labor during pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor should go over the signs with you at a prenatal visit early in your pregnancy. This is particularly true if you are considered high risk for preterm labor. Some reasons that you may be considered high risk for preterm labor (labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy) include: You are carrying more than one babyYou have a history of preterm labor You have had previous surgery on your cervixYou have certain infections...

Engaging in open, honest communication can build to a positive resolution that keeps the couple together, says Karen Gail Lewis, EdD, MFT, MSW, a marriage and family therapist and author of multiple relationship and family therapy books. “Ideally, you have this discussion before the partnership, but even then sometimes people change their minds,” explains Lewis, who reports that this is a common relationship issue that often comes up in couples’ counseling....

After years of work, the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) passed on April 2, 2020, legalizing gestational surrogacy in New York State. The law went into effect on February 15, 2021, paving the way for residents to hire and act as surrogates with protections in place. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, gestational surrogacy is when the surrogate does not provide an egg and has no biological relationship to the child they’re carrying....

Language for Waste Whether to use the clinically correct terms for waste is a highly personal decision and frequently involves one’s own family history. People with parents who said “pee” and “poop” will likely use these terms with their children. There’s nothing wrong with either style. You won’t be doing your child any injustice or harm by using childish words to describe these things. They are a child, after all, and unless you plan to hide them away, they will eventually learn both the correct terms and some slang that might make you cringe....