Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Think you may be pregnant? A home pregnancy test such as an EPT test is an easy way to detect the presence of pregnancy hormones in the urine. The test is 99 percent accurate in detecting the presence of pregnancy hormone. Correctly reading an EPT pregnancy test can make a life-changing difference.
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Vomiting due to a virus -- also known as gastroenteritis -- can be a common yet upsetting condition in children. When your child experiences a vomiting episode, your chief priority is to keep him hydrated while the virus runs its course.
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At 37 weeks gestation, your baby is about 18 inches long and 6 or 7 pounds -- although your belly may look as if it is much larger, according to the American Pregnancy Association. This can complicate even everyday activities, including climbing the stairs.
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If your child is normally full of energy, showing symptoms of lethargy can make you concerned he is experiencing an underlying medical condition. While lethargy resembles fatigue, it is typically accompanied by an underlying cause beyond missing a few minutes of sleep per night.
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When your child reaches the age of 6, he may start to experience some wiggling of his baby teeth, signaling the impending arrival of adult teeth. Losing teeth is a milestone for any child and parent, but it also can be a source of anxiety and pain.
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As your toddler starts to transition from purees to whole foods, choking can be a concern. In addition to ensuring your child’s food is cut or torn into small enough bites, you should also teach him to chew thoroughly and properly, such as chewing with his mouth closed.
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Your infant cannot protect himself against loud or harmful noises, so it's up to you to safeguard against damage to his delicate hearing. Understanding what noises can be harmful to your baby -- including sounds from loud toys -- can help you pinpoint noises that could harm him.
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Your body undergoes a number of changes when you are pregnant. While your growing stomach may seem the most obvious, another aspect of your stomach can change: your belly button. It isn’t uncommon for your belly button to start to stick out.
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Topical retinol is a form of vitamin A you may use to keep your skin clear of pimples and reduce the effects of aging and sun damage. While the product typically might not have any effects other than a little skin redness, if you’re pregnant, retinol may adversely affect your baby.
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Eating for two during pregnancy can mean making several changes to your diet. This is because while your immune system doesn't function as effectively udring pregnancy as it normally does. Bacteria that wouldn't typically affect you can cause unexpected illness when you're pregnant.
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After you have welcomed your baby into the world, you may be curious as to how long it will take you to lose the weight you gained -- particularly in your stomach.
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A Cesarean or C-section procedure involves making a surgical incision to remove your baby. C-sections are recommended if you have a complicated pregnancy, such as your baby being in a breach position, that does not enable you to deliver in a traditional manner.
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Even though your heart and head may feel fine during a treadmill session, you might experience a feeling of dizziness or confusion when you step off the belt. If you have these or similar symptoms, a number of conditions could be to blame, but thankfully, most do not need to cause any concern. To determine whether your strange feelings are signs of a serious health problem, evaluate your symptoms and seek professional medical advice if needed.
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A bruise occurs when the blood vessels under your skin become damaged. The blood vessels bleed slightly, causing blood to pool under the skin and causing bruising to occur. If you are losing weight and experiencing more bruising than you typically do, this can be an unexpected side effect of losing weight.
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Actress Leah Remini gained an estimated 80 pounds while pregnant with daughter Sofia Bella, according to Celeb Source. After giving birth, she faced harsh criticism from the media and public concerning her weight gain and admits that she struggled with losing her post-pregnancy weight on her personal blog.
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Weight gain and abdominal skin stretching during pregnancy can make toning the abdomen troublesome following childbirth. If you also have undergone tubal ligation -- also known as tying the tubes -- you also will have incisions in the abdomen.
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Babies are naturally curious and often perform unusual activities, including eating their hair. While eating hair could be temporary, babies who do this long-term could experience an underlying condition.
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You are feeding your baby when all of a sudden, a large mucus bubble emits, staining your shirt or burp towel. Mucus spit-up in infants is a common condition that is rarely a cause for concern, but can serve as a messy inconvenience.
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