If left to their own devices, toddlers will gleefully scout what’s fallen under the sofa (and likely taste it), reach for items that might topple over, and otherwise bounce around the house unaware of any potential dangers. That’s where a safe toddler play area comes in. Direct supervision is ideal, but even when you’re right there, your child can get hurt. Here’s how to keep your toddler safe when you can’t watch closely for a few seconds or you need to make a quick dash to the bathroom....

Cleaning up a mess they’ve made themselves is an important part of a young person’s development. It helps preschoolers develop a sense of responsibility. While it might be easier for you to do the cleaning up yourself, that’s just a short-term solution. How a child learns to clean up now sets the stage for how they will complete the chore as they get older. If you are constantly picking up after your child at this age, they’ll learn to always expect it....

Ovulation tracking is a method of natural family planning or a fertility awareness method. There are several ways you can do it, including the calendar method, tracking cervical mucus, and using an ovulation predictor kit. If you know when you ovulate, it’s ideal to have sex during the five days before through the day after your expected ovulation. Experts usually recommend couples have sex every day or every other day during this most fertile time....

While helpful tools, ovulation calculators are not 100% accurate; other methods of ovulation detection, such as ovulation test kits, are more precise. But an ovulation calculator like the one below can help put you in the fertility ballpark. Overview The terms ovulation calculator, chart, and calendar are pretty much interchangeable. They all use the same basic information to predict when you are most likely to ovulate based on past cycles, giving you a projected fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving....

It is estimated that between 0.5% to 2% of pregnant women experience this extreme, persistent form of morning sickness, which by definition is the loss of at least 5% of body weight. Many women with HG are admitted to the hospital for treatment. It’s suspected that more women may silently suffer from this condition. It used to be believed that hyperemesis gravidarum was purely a mental disorder and that the mother was trying to reject the pregnancy for whatever reason....

Here’s how to recognize an implantation dip on your BBT chart, what causes it, and what the actual odds are that you’re pregnant if you see one. What Is an Implantation Dip? If you’re looking up information on implantation dips, it’s important to know the basics of basal body temperature charting. Your BBT is your body’s temperature at rest. It responds to changes in your internal and external environment. These BBT shifts are often tied to your menstrual cycle and changes that occur during ovulation and pregnancy....

For non-custodial parents who owe back child support, it’s important to recognize the risks. While you may be able to get away with child support non-payment for a while, you can bet it will eventually catch up with you. When it does, the court may decide to hold you in contempt. This usually means fines (on top of what you already owe). In addition, the court can choose to incarcerate you for non-payment of child support....

If you’re starting your baby with purees, it’s not always possible to make fresh baby food every time your baby is hungry. Families rely on baby food jars, cans, or pouches for feeding on-the-go, for convenience and/or because it’s what fits in their family budget. Commercial baby foods can be a healthful option, with many offering organic versions as well as options that don’t contain anything but the same foods you might cook at home....

“I can be a better mom if I can take some time alone,” Biel tells Verywell Family, adding she is actively learning to “release the guilt” that comes with focusing on her own needs. “I’ll be more present with my family after I’ve done something nice for my body or moved some endorphins around. I try to keep this in my attention.” Like many parents, Biel notes this isn’t easy....

For full-time working parents, the COVID-19 pandemic has induced panic over more than just catching the virus; they’re wondering how they’ll continue to juggle many more months of competing priorities. What’s more, many parents agree that distance learning simply isn’t providing their kids with the educational experience they need to thrive. Seemingly a win-win situation for everyone involved is the idea of forming a learning pod, a small group of students who come together outside of a formal school setting for shared learning....

To be identified with an “other health impairment,” the student’s condition must cause a substantial impact on his educational performance. The student may qualify for special education services to help them learn and succeed. You may see “other health impairment” abbreviated as OHI. What Is Other Health Impairment? Other health impairments may be caused by chronic or acute health problems, meaning they can be ones that will last for a long time (or life) or ones that result from an illness or accident but improvement is expected....

Understanding more about allergies can help parents get their kids some much-needed relief. And the first step in treating allergies is confirming that your child really has allergies as allergy symptoms are often confused with cold symptoms. Learn more about common childhood allergies, causes, symptoms, getting the correct diagnosis, and effective treatments. Allergy Causes Allergies are caused when the body’s immune system recognizes a foreign substance (such as a food, bee venom, or pollen) as a pathogen that it needs to fight....

So, she took matters into her own hands and founded Happy Mango, an eco-friendly baby, pregnancy, and kids boutique. It started as an e-commerce store in Atlanta before Frederiksen moved to Chicago. In 2016, when she moved back to Atlanta, she set up a brick-and-mortar shop in the Kirkwood neighborhood. Happy Mango carries an impressive list of popular brands, including UPPAbaby, ErgoBaby, Clek, and more. The products are all sustainable or eco-friendly in some capacity—be it due to the supply chain or that it is locally-made....

For First-Time Moms Big Fat Positive Podcast Think of the Big Fat Positive podcast as the all-in-one guide for expecting moms. This hilarious, yet very informative podcast, shares the story of hosts and friends Laura Birek and Shanna Micko as they journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and new motherhood together. They cover pregnancy in episodes 1 to 32 and parenting in 33 and on. All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast How would you like to have instant access to the ins and outs of pregnancy and childbirth from an OB/GYN doc?...

It is also known as premature separation of the placenta, ablatio placentae, abruptio placentae or placenta abruption. The condition occurs in 1% of all pregnancies, most commonly in the third trimester. Signs and Symptoms Signs of placental abruption may include vaginal bleeding, tenderness or pain in the abdomen and frequent contractions. All vaginal bleeding in the second or third trimester should merit a call to a healthcare practitioner. Placental abruption does not always cause vaginal bleeding, however, so you should always call if you suspect you may be experiencing placental abruption....