You Can Always Have Another They don’t want another baby, they want this baby. You might mean well and you might be trying to point them to the future, but right now they want and need to grieve for the baby that they have lost. Or they might even have had a previous loss. Now You Have an Angel Looking After You They don’t want an angel, they want their baby back....

France is also known for its romantic and elegant language, providing the perfect inspiration for baby names. There are many reasons to consider a French name for your child. It may be to honor your ancestry—or maybe you’re just into all things France, you love the sound of the name, or you’re looking for something a little different. French names can represent prominent figures in art and science such as Claude and Louis, or saints such as Claire and Dominque....

The soft cotton and fleece diapers may also seem more comfortable (and cuter) than disposables. However, much like disposable diapers, cloth diapers may still cause diaper rash. But the cuteness may soon subside once the laundry bag is full and there are smelly, soggy diapers to deal with. Some parents use a complicated system to wash their cloth diapers, involving custom wash cycles, different varieties of detergent, and even different wash methods on different days....

Vulnerable child syndrome is an extreme response where parents feel they must watch over and protect their child more carefully than other “healthy” children. This type of reaction to the very stressful events leading up to the birth or hospital discharge of their child can have serious long-term emotional and psychological effects on the family. Parenting Behaviors That Can Lead to Vulnerable Child Syndrome Some of the behaviors that can put a child at risk for developing vulnerable child syndrome include when parents:...

Heavier weight-lifting should be reserved for teens since younger kids have more fragile bones and a greater risk of injury, Dr. Atanda emphasizes. However, children as young as 7 or 8 years old can benefit from exercising in a structured setting—as long as they’re not being forced to work out for weight loss or body image improvement, says Dr. Mark Mandel, MD, a pediatrician based in Montvale, New Jersey. As for safety, just make sure your child’s workout is supervised....

Possible Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage Possible recurrent miscarriage causes generally fall into the following categories: AnatomicalBlood clotting/immunologicalHormonalGeneticUnknown Anatomical Causes Sometimes, something is physically different about a woman’s uterus in a way that reduces her chances of a successful pregnancy. This might mean her uterine shape is abnormal or her cervix is weakened in a way that reduces her odds of a successful pregnancy. Anatomical factors that may cause recurrent miscarriages include:...

“You have to check to see how bad of an allergic reaction is it? Is it just some dots around the mouth or is it attacking the airway?” asks Daniel Ganjian, MD, pediatrician, Providence Saint John’s Health Center. A mild rash may call for removing the food item and administering medication. More serious symptoms require immediate medical attention. “For allergic reactions that are only involving the skin—such as hives or itching, or other mild symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing—a call or visit to the pediatrician will suffice,” advises Jessica Prince, MD, director of the pediatric emergency department at KIDZ Medical Services....

While you might worry that you’re doing something wrong, know that there are several reasons that babies react this way. Here’s a brief overview of why your grandchild might not take to you right away, and a few things that you can do. Developmental Basis A grandchild’s negative reaction to a grandparent sometimes has developmental causes. By about six months old, many babies begin to react badly to strangers. If you are unable to see a grandchild often, you’re more likely to be perceived as a stranger....

Learn about different strategies to keep your toddler in bed overnight, as well as what precautions to take in order to make your home safe for a wandering toddler to help you navigate this difficult stage. Reasons Why Toddlers Get Out of Bed For parents who have told their toddler a million times to stay in bed and physically put them back there just as many times, it can be extremely frustrating when your toddler still decides to get out of bed at night....

Preparing for Child Custody Court When you enter a court to argue for child custody, it’s important to be as prepared as possible. Preparation means having your arguments lined up, but it also means bringing along the right people and dressing appropriately. Here are four key things to have lined up: Answers to possible questions: If you have a full-time job and a young child, for example, it’s likely the judge will ask, “Where will your child go after school?...

Although your baby won’t be teething the entire time their teeth are coming through, that’s a long time to be dealing with an on-and-off cranky baby. Some babies seem to fare OK with teething, but many do not and that can be really frustrating for parents. You may have heard conflicting things about these tablets. For some parents, they can be a lifesaver, but others say they are dangerous for babies....

It’s easy to become impatient if you don’t get pregnant right away, but it’s also important that you don’t delay asking for help if you think you might have a fertility problem. Here are some signs that it might be time to talk with your provider. Recommended Time to Try Getting Pregnant According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), if a couple has not achieved pregnancy after one year of having unprotected sex, they should seek professional help getting pregnant....

The big question women tend to ask themselves is… is this just me? No, it’s not just you. And it’s not “all in your head.” Overview Not everyone will experience Clomid the same way. In the largest studies on the subject, 41% of women experienced depressed mood and 45% experienced mood swings while taking Clomid. Almost half of all women experienced some sort of mood disturbance. Notably, this is significantly more than the rate reported in early clinical studies....

Why Cognition Is Complex Cognition is more than just learning information. Instead, it’s the ability to think about new information, process it and speak about it. In addition, cognition involves the application of this new information to other, previously acquired information. As children mature, for example, they develop the ability to think on higher levels. They can process information more skillfully and make connections to other information more easily. In other words, their thinking skills get progressively better....

The personal fable is the adolescent’s belief that they are highly special and unlike anyone else who has ever walked the earth. Colloquially, these individuals are known as “special snowflakes.” In other words, the adolescent thinks that since others are so obviously fascinated by them (adolescent egocentrism), they must be a unique individual (the personal fable). Learn more about this development of adolescent identity and the potential consequences it can result in with this review of the personal fable....

The average gestation for a singleton pregnancy is (generally) considered to be 280 days (or 40 weeks) from your last menstrual period. This method will give you the typical 40-week pregnancy. However, due dates are more complicated and less certain than that. Also, due dates after infertility or after IVF can be a little different, too. Most due dates are calculated based on the last menstrual period and assume you ovulated exactly 14 days later....

With so much more to think about, worry about, plan for, and manage, it is paramount that you’re taking good care of yourself. 11 Needs of Guardians of Disabled Children Here’s a partial list that may sound familiar to parents and guardians of disabled children, especially if they have a disability themself. While these are the top 11, they’re in no particular order. More Time Between PTO meetings, helping out with homework, and work deadlines, it can be hard for any parent to find “me” time....

It is nice when parents can get involved with kids’ games and activities. Not only does it motivate children, but adults also get some exercise, too. But that’s not always possible or necessary. For those times, suggest one of these fun and simple games for your child to play on their own. If you have a rebounding net, kids don’t need a partner to play catch with a football or baseball, either....