Mindfulness is about becoming fully aware of what’s happening in the present moment. And in today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to miss what’s going on around you. Many people go through the motions of their daily routines without being fully aware of what’s happening around them. Whether they’re distracted with something that happened yesterday, or they’re worried about something that might happen tomorrow, they’re missing out on what’s happening right now....

The process of choosing a name for your new addition can be quite tricky to figure out. After all, you want to give your baby the perfect name that fits them but is also one that you love as well. If you want something that starts with the letter “B,” get inspired with this list of ideas. Bailey Origin: English Meaning: Steward Alternative Spellings & Variations: Bayley, Baylie Famous Namesakes: Bailey is more commonly seen as a last name, but actors like Bailey Chase and Bailey Hanks have it as their first name....

Why a Child May Have Trouble Falling Asleep Not Tired: Yes, it could be that simple. Since some gifted children don’t need as much sleep as other children, they may just not be tired when their parents put them to bed and want them to go to sleep.Need More Time Alone to Wind Down: Your child may need extra time alone to settle down from the day. Sleep won’t come quickly as the child needs time to reflect....

While it’s normal—and healthy—for kids to assert their independence once in a while, they also need to learn how to follow directions. If you get into the habit of doing any of these five things, you might be accidentally training your child not to listen. 1. You Give Too Many Warnings Counting to three over and over again; asking, “How many times do I have to tell you?”; or saying, “This is really your last warning,” won’t be effective....

Research on Childhood Body Image Research released in August 2016 by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), a charitable organization that provides support to those working in childcare, found that as many as 24% of child care professionals have reported seeing kids as young as 3 to 5 years old express unhappiness about their own appearance or own bodies. A startling 47% of childcare professionals have seen anxiety about body image in kids ages 6 to 10—nearly double the number of body-image anxious kids among those just a few years younger....

Social skills need ongoing refinement as kids grow. They aren’t something a child either has or doesn’t have. These skills continue to develop with age and can be learned and strengthened with effort and practice. Some social skills are quite complicated—like understanding it is important to be assertive when a friend is being bullied or to stay silent when you do not agree with a call from the umpire. Look for teachable moments where you can help your kids do better....

Tips for Preventing a Victim Mentality Whether you’re already seeing warning signs of a victim mentality, or you’re hoping to prevent the ‘poor me’ attitude before it starts, here are seven steps you can take to empower your child: Create Gratitude Rituals Gratitude keeps self-pity at bay. Spend time talking about what you’re grateful for every day. Even when you encounter difficult circumstances, role model a grateful attitude. Create daily rituals that will help your child recognize all the reasons they have to be grateful....

How ABCmouse.com Works When you first sign on to ABCmouse.com, your child (or children—up to three can play and learn on one account) is prompted to create an avatar that represents them. After your child is happy with how they look (avatars can be changed), they are also asked to create a teacher for their classroom. You then choose a learning path for your child based on age and academic ability....

Many newly single dads struggle to know where to start. What should be first on your list, and how do you even begin to get your arms around the rest? As adults, we have at least learned some coping mechanisms in our lives to deal with change. Often, our children are totally unprepared for having a single dad as their primary caregiver. So as you help your children adjust, consider these suggestions....

Don’t worry, having an anterior placenta does not negatively impact the health of your baby. Here’s what you need to know about having an anterior placenta, including how it will affect your pregnancy and delivery. What Is the Placenta? The placenta is an organ that begins developing when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. It’s unique in that it’s only present during pregnancy. Though the placenta is fully formed and functioning by 12 weeks, it continues to grow throughout pregnancy....

One of the biggest problems of appendicitis during pregnancy is delayed diagnosis. Due to the physical changes in the pregnant body, it can be quite difficult to diagnose appendicitis. It is easier to diagnose appendicitis while pregnant in the first and second trimesters. An important reason to get a diagnosis early is that the longer you delay the more likely it is to have complications, particularly the perforation of the appendix....

However, unless your child’s car seat is one of the few that specifically states to use both seat belt and lower anchors at the same time, you’ll need to choose one or the other, not both. Forward-facing car seats all come with a tether strap, which secures the top of the car seat to an anchor in the back of the car. Every forward-facing car seat is safer (and better able to protect your child’s brain and spinal cord) when you use the tether strap....

Ashley is derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (forest glade). It originally referred to a meadow where ash trees were found, and then became an English family name. How Popular Is the Name Ashley? Ashley was among the top 10 names for girls in America for over twenty years, from 1983 until 2005, peaking at No. 1 in 1991 and 1992. In the first half of the twentieth century, Ashley was more commonly used as a masculine name....

Fortunately, frequent newborn sneezing is absolutely normal and usually nothing to be concerned about. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that most babies are primarily nose breathers and sneeze as a way to breathe more easily and clear their little noses. Typically, you don’t need to contact your doctor unless they have other symptoms. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about why babies sneeze a lot, if and when you should clear their nose, as well as when to call the doctor....

“Mushrooms aren’t really considered a common food for babies to eat. That said, the goal is to get baby used to eating what parents eat by around 1 year of age,” says pediatrician Tanya Altmann, MD, author and editor-in-chief of several best-selling American Academy of Pediatrics’ parenting books including Baby and Toddler Basics and Your Baby’s First Year. “If you are eating cooked mushrooms, and your infant can handle pieces of food, go ahead and try some....

The good news is that oysters are safe and considered very healthy for you to indulge in during pregnancy. “Oysters are a low-mercury, very nutrient-dense option for pregnancy,” says Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, CLEC, author of “The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook,” founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library, and owner of The Prenatal Nutritionist.However, depending on how you like your oysters, there may be a downside: Raw oysters don’t make the cut when it comes to foods that are safe for pregnancy....

Why Doctors Warn Pregnant Women to Avoid Hot Tubs The reason behind the recommendation against hot tubs has to do with body temperature. Researchers have found that having an elevated body temperature in early pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects; the same finding applies to fevers during pregnancy. Neural tube defects are one of the reasons prenatal vitamins contain folic acid, which has been found to lower the incidences of these defects....

Ahead, we’re setting the record straight on whether or not you can use vitamin C serum while pregnant, along with other vitamin C skincare such as lotions, creams, and masks. Read on to learn all about what vitamin C skincare is, how it can help improve your skin’s appearance, and why two board-certified dermatologists recommend it to their patients—pregnant or not. What Is Vitamin C Skincare? Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant found in nature, mainly in citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, and broccoli....