Exclusive pumping is also called EPing and breast milk feeding. It is the process of removing the breast milk from your breasts at regular times throughout the day. You can then give that milk to your baby either by a bottle, tube feeding, or an alternative feeding method. But exclusive pumping can be time-consuming and exhausting, especially if you continue to pump exclusively for a long period of time. Of course, the longer you can provide your baby with your breast milk, the better it will be for your child....

Since the 1960s, all 50 states have adopted a gender-neutral “best-interest standard” for determining custody. Yet some people argue that the biases of the tender years doctrine persist, since only one in six custodial parents in America are fathers. Similarly, people used to think that most men weren’t interested in active parenting. Many fathers want to actively be involved in their children’s lives—they want to help them learn survival and life skills, encourage them, build their self-esteem, teach them responsibility, and help them be a team player....

Note that kids (and adults) should stretch when their muscles are warmed up. So, if your child hasn’t just been exercising, they should do a short warm-up, such as dancing or walking or jogging in place, prior to stretching. The following stretches for kids do not have to be done in this order. But generally, it is a good idea to stretch the spine first and then move from the upper to the lower body....

And while it can be tempting to nag your teen when they’re not making an effort, nagging isn’t a good idea. Constant reminders are likely to make your teen less motivated and less responsible. Your teen isn’t likely to remember to take the trash out on Tuesdays if they know you’ll remind him a dozen times. And they aren’t likely to leap into action the fifth time you’ve told them to do something if the first four times weren’t effective....

The daily survey also looked at child and parental well-being. Those who allowed their children more choices reportedly experienced happier households. To measure change over time, researchers conducted larger questionnaires before and after the 21-day diary period. They asked parents about their child’s behavior, the family environment, and the parent’s own stress and vitality levels. According to Andreas B. Neubauer, postdoctoral research scientist, “We explored whether or not autonomy-supportive parental behavior would facilitate adaptation and better child well-being....

What Is Enmeshment? Families who are enmeshed usually have personal boundaries that are unclear and permeable. When boundaries are blurred or not clearly defined, it becomes difficult for each family member to develop a healthy level of independence and autonomy. What’s more, enmeshment goes beyond the bonds of a close family. Enmeshment often involves a level of control where parents attempt to know and control their children’s thoughts and feelings. They also may rely too heavily on the children for emotional support and may even try to live their lives through their kids’ activities and achievements....

A Closer Look at Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease where, as a person ages, their bones become less dense and more prone to fractures. What’s more, it is sometimes referred to as the childhood disease that comes with consequences in old age. The reason is simple. The bone mass a person attains in childhood and throughout the teens years helps determine their lifelong bone health. Without good health habits and adequate physical activity now, their bones will break as they age....

According to the Centers for Disease Control, rotavirus incubates for up to 48 hours, so if your child is exposed, symptoms won’t appear for a day or two. The illness itself can last for up to ten days and you should consider your child contagious for about twelve days. Most daycare centers and schools provide guidance for how long to keep your child home to prevent rotavirus from spreading to other students....

The other mother had Van Dyke’s son with her for over two hours and even breastfed him before the mistake was realized. Both the baby boy and the mother who breastfed him were required to undergo extensive testing for HIV and hepatitis, as well as for other blood-borne pathogens that can be passed from body fluids. The extensive testing, which took place over the course of an entire year, is what eventually prompted Van Dyke to sue the hospital....

Speech therapy also addresses the mechanics of producing words, such as articulation, pitch, fluency, and volume. Some children only need help with language, while others have the most problems with the mechanics of speech. Some kids need help with multiple facets of speech, language, and swallowing. Adults may need speech therapy after a stroke or traumatic accident, stroke, brain injury, or surgery that changes their ability to use language or their ability to swallow....

It seems like an easy enough question, but you don’t want to buy your child a toy that isn’t safe or that he isn’t going to play with. In addition to considering your child’s interests and asking what he would like, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the age recommendations for the toy. For example, for younger children, it will help you avoid toys with small parts and those that pose choking hazards....

The debate over “free-range kids” overlooks the fact that kids can be encouraged to be more independent and responsible in many different situations. Going to play at a public park or walking to school by themselves at age 6 is not the only way you can teach your child to be more independent. It isn’t fair to label parents who want to, say, walk an 8-year-old to school “helicopter parents....

Types of Rewards Available From Pampers Rewards Pampers codes can be redeemed for rewards for your baby like diapers, toys, and baby gear. You can use the Pampers points to treat yourself to items like photo books, gift cards, kitchen supplies, and more. How to Get Pampers Reward Codes Download the Pampers Club app for Android or for iOS to find out exactly what products have rewards and how many points the codes are worth....

But as it turns out, many families love the adventure of camping, even with little ones in ​tow. The fresh air, the smell of the fire and the warmth it provides at night, and endless fun as you explore nature together. Camping with a toddler or baby is not only possible, but it’s also enjoyable too. Here are a few tips for making the most of your family’s first camping experience....

There are many milestones in an infant’s life, including being able to lift their head, roll over, crawl, and finally sit up on their own. Typically babies between 7 and 9 months of age are able to sit up without support. They might still require some assistance, and some may sit up on the earlier end of that range, while others hit the milestone later. It’s natural to anxiously await the next step in your child’s development, and want to provide the assistance they need to reach that achievement....

But when your child graduates from college, the support of an advisor, professor, or dorm RA suddenly disappears, and mom and dad, or another loved one, become the “go-to” for adjusting to adult life. Which means, you will be working with your graduate to help them make decisions about applying to jobs, adopting a healthy routine, earning and spending money, and transitioning to life after college — all while getting used to them living under your roof as an adult....

And of course, you don’t want to just send your kids anywhere for daycare. You want to send them to a place where you’ll know they’ll be well cared for. What happens though, when you can’t afford child care? Here are some options for finding child care on a tight budget. Look for a Home Helper If you’re working from home and you need someone to supervise younger children just to ensure they are safe, you might look for an older child who can be a helper....

The technology for electronic fetal monitoring arrived in the 1960s and 1970s but had to undergo reliability testing before hospitals and clinics started to use it. Electronic fetal monitors provided a graph (on a paper printout at first, and later, on a computer screen) that showed how a fetus’s heart rate responded to contractions. An advantage of electronic monitoring over the fetoscope method was that it could be done without requiring the provider to be at the patient’s bedside....

Causes of Clogged Milk Ducts These common breastfeeding issues can lead to a blocked duct. In most cases, you can resolve these to prevent future problems. Incorrect breastfeeding latch: If your baby is not latching onto your breast well, they may not be able to draw that much milk out of your breast. When breast milk is left behind, it can block the ducts. Breast engorgement: Breast milk can build up in your breasts and clog your milk ducts if you don’t breastfeed often enough, miss feedings, wait too long between feedings, or supplement with formula....