According to swim experts, puddle jumpers teach unsafe swim habits and can contribute to drowning. Puddle jumpers are practically a toddler and preschooler uniform at the beach or pool and it’s easy to see why these flotation devices—which also go by names like life vest and swim aid and are similar to a pair of
Month: July 2021
More than half of kids surveyed between the ages of 8 and 12 had clinically significant depressive symptoms during the second wave. Throughout the past year and a half, parents have been worried about if and how the pandemic will affect their kids long-term. Is all the extra screen time going to have adverse effects?
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Vintage Market Days, oh how we love thee. Take every home design magazine, DIY reality show, Pinterest grand idea, and roll them into one. Add in live classic country songs, sprinkle the aroma of fresh popcorn and pastries on top,
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Unique thrifted home décor ideas can cost a fraction of retail prices. You just need patience and persistence to find the perfect items to accent your home. Thrifted decor does not mean cheap or shabby, it can be of elegant
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Over the past year, many people have been spending more and more time in their homes. With so much added time at home, it is important that our homes are the healthiest places possible. One of the ways to make
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Weaning is a process of the baby’s transition from breast milk to other food sources. It is a natural process within a child’s developmental journey. While some babies wean within the first year, some may continue to breastfeed through toddlerhood.If you have decided that it is time for your toddler
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder with severe neurological problems. It is characterized by developmental delays, impaired balance and coordination, learning challenges, and speech difficulties. Babies may also have a small-sized head with a flattened back. Developmental delay is one of the first symptoms seen at the age of 6-12
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE . Infant cephalohematoma is a birth injury in which blood accumulates between the scalp and the skull’s periosteum (outer membrane). The blood can be from ruptured blood vessels caused by head injuries during delivery. This may not cause pressure on the brain since the blood is pooled on top of
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Harlequin ichthyosis (HI), also called a harlequin fetus or harlequin-type ichthyosis, is a rare, severe genetic disorder affecting the skin. Babies with this condition may have thick and hard skin over the body from birth. The skin can be covered with diamond-shaped plates resembling fish scales with deep fissures separating
image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Congenital softening of the larynx tissues (voice box) located above the vocal cords is called laryngomalacia. This is the most common congenital anomaly of the larynx and the most common cause of stridor (high-pitched breathing sound) in infants.Babies with laryngomalacia may have noisy breathing due to floppy and malformed laryngeal
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A sleep disorder characterized by a pause in breathing that lasts for or longer than 20 seconds in full-term infants is termed sleep apnea. If the pause in breathing is less than 20 seconds but still leads to bradycardia (reduction in heart rate) or cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the baby’s
Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Native Americans or the indigenous Americans were the inhabitants of America before the European settlers arrived in the 15th century. They were divided into various tribes and clans, each with its own culture, language, and naming traditions (1). Some natives adopted European surnames, while many retained their traditional first names and
Image: Shutterstock Iceland is a unique country with both glaciers and volcanoes on the same land. Adding to this uniqueness are the country’s surnames or last names. Most Icelanders do not carry hereditary names. The country follows the Old Norse tradition of carrying patronymic and matronymic surnames. It means most citizens include the name of
Image: Shutterstock Danish surnames are often patronymic, meaning they are derived from fathers’ and grandfathers’ names. Patronymic surnames are popular in several Scandinavian countries, such as Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Many Danish surnames come from other Scandinavian languages and German due to the close proximity of Germany to Denmark. Several surnames are indicative of aristocracy,
image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Habits are repetitive behaviors that begin in childhood. While some habits are termed good because they are beneficial for one’s physical and mental wellbeing, others are called bad habits as they have negative effects. One such habit is nail biting or onychophagia. This habit usually begins around three to four
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parents have the innate tendency to keep their babies close at most times, including during naps and bedtime. Co-sleeping is when babies and parents share the same bed or sleep surface. While co-sleeping is quite prevalent, it is not recommended by experts. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing but
It takes time to feel attached to someone you just met, even if they grew inside you, so try to drop the guilt and get to know them. If you’ve Googled about your lack of attachment to your newborn, you’ve probably also come across research that says early bonding is linked to everything from better
When I had my first baby, it went well, all things considered. I was induced at noon, gave birth 15 hours later in the wee hours of the morning, and my beautiful little boy went right on my chest, snuggling in and latching. I remember him just gazing up at me endlessly, taking in my
Before my first was born, I read three breastfeeding books cover to cover. I’d graduated from college when I was five months pregnant and I spent the next five months turning motherhood into my new course of study. I soaked up as much information as I could, and thought I was ready to ace this
If you’re counting down the days until it’s safe to sleep train, here’s what the experts say. Sleep training is one of the most polarizing topics in new parenthood. But many people do swear by it—like a friend of mine who had the date she was going to start sleep training her second child circled