A taxonomy is a system that groups and orders concepts or things, such as the classifications in biology that include family, genus, and species. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom, an educational psychologist, created a taxonomy of the cognitive skills required for learning. The Six Levels of Intellectual Skills Bloom’s Taxonomy has six levels of intellectual skills, each one building on the previous level: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. This taxonomy is often represented by a pyramid divided into six sections....

Good news: getting your hair dyed while pregnant is considered safe, especially in the second and third trimesters. Since most hair dyes have little contact with your scalp, the chance of any chemicals reaching your bloodstream, and therefore your baby, is low. Keep reading to learn more about why it’s generally considered safe to get your hair colored while you’re pregnant. What Is Hair Dye? Hair dye comes in different forms: permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary....

In fact, there hasn’t been enough research on chamomile tea to say for sure whether it is safe to drink while pregnant. For now, you might want to find other ways to help you wind down in the evenings. “It’s best to avoid chamomile tea during pregnancy, as there is not yet a setamount that is deemed safe,” says Melissa Mitri, MS, RD, a registered dietician for Zenmaster Wellness....

It’s natural to wonder, then, whether you can eat honey while pregnant. Luckily, this sweet and sticky treat is generally safe for you and your unborn baby. Learn more about why you should feel free to enjoy honey while expecting—but take precautions for your baby once they’re born. Eating Honey During Pregnancy Since ancient times, honey has been enjoyed as a tasty food and home remedy for certain ailments. Before, during, and after pregnancy, you might have a taste for this natural sweetener, whether spooned into tea or drizzled over toast or yogurt....

It is not a false pregnancy or a false positive on a pregnancy test, but a pregnancy that occurs before the fetus can be visibly detected on an ultrasound. Chemical pregnancies are often caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo. Chemical Pregnancy Symptoms The majority of people who have had a chemical pregnancy never actually realize they’ve conceived, since the only real symptom is a late period. A chemical pregnancy is sometimes revealed when an early pregnancy test shows a faint positive result but later returns a negative result in a week or two....

Understanding Genes and Chromosomes Your body is made up of cells. In the middle of each cell is a nucleus, and inside of the nucleus are chromosomes. Chromosomes are important because they contain genes that determine your physical characteristics, your blood type, and even how susceptible you will be to certain illnesses. Each cell in the body typically contains 23 pairs of chromosomes—46 chromosomes in total—each of which contains roughly 20,000 to 25,000 genes....

First, it is actually very difficult to tell the size of a baby before birth. Some providers will make an estimate merely by putting their hands on your abdomen and guessing by what they feel. Others use ultrasound measurements, but these measurements may be off, in either direction, sometimes by 15% or more. This can mean a highly inaccurate weight estimate. A lot of what plays a part in the baby’s birth has to do with the pregnant person’s body, which changes in labor due to the hormones, opening and moving, as well as the molding of the baby’s bones which change shape to fit through the pelvis, being molded by the force of labor....

While cognitive rest allows the brain to heal, physical rest is important in the body’s recovery process as well. It also ensures that your child is not taking part in physical activities before their coordination, reflexes, and other mental processes are back to normal. Refraining from certain physical activities helps prevent a second head injury before the first is healed, especially because the consequences are much greater when two head injuries occur in a short time period....

So, whether your toddler is biting, your preschooler is throwing tantrums when it’s time to leave the park, or your tween keeps forgetting to do their chores, a simple reward system can help them become more responsible for their behavior. Here is what you need to know about setting up an effective reward system based on your child’s age. What Is a Reward System? A reward system is an approach to discipline and behavior modification that parents sometimes use to get their kids to replace negative behaviors with positive ones....

Your 2-year-old’s imagination is also starting to come to life! “For a child, play has a purpose in communicating and understanding their world as [they] perceive it,” explains Suzanne Davis, a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist supervisor. “Play is essential for child development in that it supports socializing, learning, creative problem solving, and expressing thoughts and emotions when words are not available.” Your 2-year-old will love to show off their budding motor skills, creativity, social skills, and independence....

But does obesity in and of itself cause miscarriage? It’s a question that many doctors, scientists, and women at risk struggle with, often blurring the line between what the research tells us and what we assume it to mean. What the Research Says From a research perspective, obesity is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, including miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage (as well as an increased risk of difficulty conceiving in the first place)....

Even better, you’ll create serious family bonding, accountability, and memories, while providing an opportunity to build positive change for everyone in your household. Why Your Family Should Try a Fitness Challenge There are many reasons to start a family fitness challenge and even more fitness goals to pursue. Some families seek to do a fitness challenge together for the sheer fun of it or out of competitiveness. Possible goals might be to work up to running a set distance at a set pace or to prepare for a fitness-related trip or event....

If you are looking into the possibility of having another person carry your baby, it’s important to know what these types of surrogacy arrangements mean. Learn more about the difference between a gestational carrier and a surrogate. What Is a Surrogate? Surrogate is a frequently misused and misunderstood term. When people refer to a “surrogate,” they usually intend to refer to a person who carries a pregnancy for another person....

1. Learn About Epidurals Knowing what happens when you get an epidural will make you less fearful of the process. You should also know about the added monitoring of mom and baby so that this prospect does not frighten you when they bring it in. You will also learn how to use positions with an epidural to help your labor progress, like how to use a peanut ball. You can learn about epidurals in childbirth classes....