When you have an only child, it may be a bit difficult for them to have the attention taken away when a new sibling is introduced. It is a huge transition for the entire family, but it might have the biggest impact on your only child as this is all new territory for them. Welcoming
Month: February 2022
This Valentine’s Day, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Circulation shines a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the heart — optimizing one’s cardiovascular health before getting pregnant. More than one in two young women between the ages of 20 and 44 who gave birth in the United States in 2019
Most patients who show signs of alcohol or opioid/stimulant drug use associated with injury now undergo screening and/or intervention in Level I and II trauma centers, according to national survey results. Screenings and interventions are also conducted for some trauma patients who show signs of depression, suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and exposure to
Most people have heard of gender pronouns. Chances are you have heard people asking what someone’s pronouns are or have popped on a zoom meeting or gotten an email and seen someone with she/her/hers or he/they/them listed next to their name. While you may have heard the term gender pronouns or know that many people
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Minimalist Christmas (Why You Should Opt OUT of the Gift Giving Frenzy) The Parenting Junkie today talks about reconsidering gift giving during the holidays. Do you receive too many Christmas presents every year? Are you looking for an eco-friendly Christmas this year? Looking to support conscious consumerism? Wondering what to do on Cyber Monday for
When I went electric car shopping four years ago, I couldn’t find anything that matched the convenience, price and size of my Honda SUV. I guiltily ended up with a lease on another CR-V, betting that the technology would catch up to the needs of my family (wife, two boys, best friends, goalie equipment, Costco
Teaching the principles of Leave No Trace to your children can be built into the natural fun of exploring the great outdoors. As you visit national, state, and local parks with your children to hike, fish, picnic, and camp, it is imperative to teach them to not only enjoy nature but to preserve the beauty
We’ve compiled the most effective ways to pull a stain out of your kids’ wardrobe. As a parent you quickly find out that “dirty clothes” has a whole new meaning. While you previously thought your jeans were filthy after three wears with not a stain in sight, you’re now contending with pint-sized pants decorated with
If you think you might need a crib bumper to make your baby more comfortable and protect them from injury, you might want to think again. It’s easy to understand the appeal of crib bumper pads for new parents. Those pre-baby weeks are a blur of frantic decisions about what you need to make your
I’m thankful the vaccine prevents serious illness. But I’m just so sad for kids, who were promised a sense of normalcy after getting their vaccines and are instead back at square one. “How did the kids react when they found out they were going back to online school?” my mom messaged me. “Honestly, I don’t
Downsizing can be a daunting task for aging parents. It can be overwhelming for anyone sorting through a household to move to a smaller place. But when aging parents move to a smaller house, apartment, condo or assisted living residence, it brings a flood of emotions attached to what was and what will be. Although
Teens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, reported in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, can help pediatric primary care physicians identify and care for youths at risk for depression,
Yes, it’s as slimy as it sounds, but it’s worth it. It goes against every one of my older-millennial instincts to smear my face in petroleum jelly in the name of beauty. I was a teenager in the late 90s and early 2000s, after all, when matte was life, and the more my face resembled
Although bumpers are still included in many crib bedding sets, they pose a very real risk to babies. Mesh crib bumpers seem like a safer choice. Are they? Here’s a quick history lesson on crib bumpers: They were invented because the spaces between crib slats used to be wide enough that a baby’s head could
In a research paper posted to the Research Square preprint* server and under consideration for publication in the European Journal of Pediatrics journal, researchers assess the different clinical symptoms of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in children and adolescents across different time periods. Study: Dynamics in COVID-19 Symptoms During Different Waves of