Charlotte and its masculine equivalent, Charles, are derived from the Old English word “ceorl,” meaning “free man.” The word ceorl was used to distinguish a free person from a bondsman or slave (thew) on one hand, and a noble person (eorl) on the other. How Popular Is the Name Charlotte? Charlotte was a popular name for girls in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century, ranking among the top 100 from 1908 to 1953 and peaking at No....
However, as with any drug, you should be aware of the potential risks before treatment. Clomid may also be sold under its generic name clomiphene or under the brand name Serophene. These medications are all the same drug. Many Clomid side effects are the result of how the drug works. Clomiphene tricks the body into thinking there’s not enough estrogen. It does this by blocking estrogen receptors. This leads the body to release more GnRH, a hormone that tells the pituitary to release more FSH and LH....
Here, we’ll take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected new parents, especially when it comes to postpartum depression symptoms and strategies for getting the help you need to feel like yourself again. Has the Pandemic Made PPD Worse? We’re only five months into the pandemic at this point, so there aren’t yet any large-scale studies available that determine a link between the pandemic and higher levels of postpartum depression in new moms....
If you are pregnant and learning about CMV, it’s understandable that you might feel concerned. While CMV in pregnancy should be taken seriously, severe CMV infections in newborns rarely happen, and there are measures you can take to reduce the likelihood that you will become infected with CMV while pregnant. Read on for what to know about CMV in general, how it affects pregnancy, and what you can do to reduce your risks....
Types of Stability and Balance Skills There are three different kinds of stability skills, all of which are important and useful for various physical activities. Even though some of them don’t involve much motion, it still takes muscle strength, practice, and coordination to master them. Static Balance This is the ability to balance in a stationary position. Simply standing in place, on one or two feet, is a stability skill. In static balance, the center of gravity stays stable over the body’s base of support....
Learning disabilities are often diagnosed and assessed using norm-referenced scores. These types of scores estimate whether a student’s scores are above average, average, or below average compared to his or her peers. Test results are also often used to gauge how well a child is doing and to decide if a child needs extra help in specific areas. Types of Standardized Test Scores There are many different types of test scores used in educational testing....
The “person first” approach started in Sweden and came out of the need to gain a voice within the general community, particularly during the process of deinstitutionalization during the 1970s. The “identity first” movement is more recent and originated with the Deaf community. Identity-first language draws from the idea that neither disability nor neurodiversity is separable from a person’s way of experiencing and interacting with the world. The choice of language depends, in part, on the individual person’s age, their preferences, and their specific disability....
Think about it. In life, you don’t treat every person you know exactly the same. Everyone is unique with different temperaments, personalities, and needs. So why would you place such an unrealistic expectation on yourself when it comes to your kids? But what about the times when parenting is influenced by uncontrolled circumstances like birth order, special needs, and gender? In those cases, parents need to be particularly cognizant of the pitfalls that can happen in each of these scenarios....
Between 2006 and 2010 an estimated 700,000 women between the ages of 25-44 underwent insemination procedures. However, the actual insemination rate is likely much higher. In the United States, donor insemination is not tracked, which makes getting the exact number of procedures and resulting births currently impossible. Donor insemination may be the pathway you choose to build your family. Here’s what you need to know. Who Needs Donor Insemination to Get Pregnant?...
Causes of Math Disabilities As with other types of learning disabilities, dyscalculia is believed to involve the language and visual processing centers of the brain. Evidence suggests learning disabilities such as dyscalculia may be inherited or can be caused by problems with brain development. Characteristics Dyscalculia includes a wide range of difficulties with math topics, including the inability to understand the meaning of numbers and their quantities. Students with dyscalculia cannot understand the basic operations of addition and subtraction....
Today, researchers understand a greater deal about teratogens, a term used to describe the broad range of conditions and substances that can increase the risk of prenatal problems and abnormalities. Teratogens can cause a wide range of problems from low birth-weight to brain damage to missing limbs. In order to minimize and avoid these dangers, it is essential to understand what poses a risk to the fetus and how such dangers can affect development....
In addition to finding out where to source easy-to-wear, nice-looking pregnancy outfits, you may also wonder when to start wearing maternity clothes, how to feel good about your wardrobe (and body) as your shape changes, where to shop, and how much you’ll need to spend. Do You Really Need Maternity Clothing? If and when you need maternity clothing comes down to personal preference and comfort. Some people can wear their regular clothes for much of their pregnancies....
As consumers search for relief from their symptoms, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning them to beware of fraudulent flu products that claim to prevent, mitigate, treat, or cure the flu. These products—which might be labeled as supplements, foods, nasal sprays, or hand sanitizers—have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA and could be dangerous for you and your family. “There are no legally marketed over-the-counter (OTC, or non-prescription) drugs to prevent, treat or cure the flu,” says Audra Harrison, a spokesperson for the FDA....
Gonadotropins are informally known as injectables because they are only administered by injection. This makes them different from fertility drugs Clomid (clomiphene) and Femara (letrozole), which are pills you take by mouth. FSH and LH are also known as gonadotropins. The are naturally occurring hormones in the body that play a pivotal role in ovulation. How Do Gonadotropins Work? To better understand how gonadotropins work, you must first understand how the female reproductive system works....
However, it’s important that kids start their day with a nutritious, well-rounded breakfast that will keep them full until snack or lunchtime. Here are some tasty, healthy breakfast ideas your kids are sure to get on board with. Why It’s Important While quick, packaged breakfast choices are fast and easy, it’s worth trying to plan a few extra minutes into your evening and morning routines to prepare a daily quick and healthy breakfast....
What’s a healthy parent to do? You want to encourage your child to live life and enjoy having fun and celebrating the holidays and special occasions that are meaningful to you, but you also want to encourage healthy habits that will last a lifetime. With gifts that will promote outdoor play and regular exercise along with snack options that cut down on the sugar, you won’t have to worry about hiding candy from your kids when their next craving hits....
The Possibility of Getting Pregnant Soon After Giving Birth Whether you had a vaginal birth or c-section, your body is capable of getting pregnant very shortly after giving birth. You can ovulate before having your first postpartum period, and as soon as you ovulate, you can conceive. Despite the fact that it is not recommended that you have sex prior to your six-week checkup, it happens. If you don’t use a form of contraception, you can get pregnant....
Do Young Children Understand That Stealing Is Wrong? Not necessarily. In fact, many young children take things without asking because developmentally, they lack the understanding of boundaries as to what is theirs and what belongs to others. Until the ages of three to five, taking something which grabs your child’s interest should not be considered stealing. With teaching, children usually can begin to understand that stealing is wrong around the age of kindergarten through first grade....
No matter how bright a child is, he or she is still a child, and children, even the gifted ones, need guidance. They need rules and they need consequences when they break those rules. Gifted children should never be excused from bad behavior because they make a good case for having broken a rule. If children can talk their way out of the consequences for bad behavior, they, not their parents, end up being in control....
