More: First Signs of Pregnancy Many of these signs of pregnancy are present even before a test can tell us, and some women just have that intuitive feeling. When our body begins to support a growing fetus, our hormones jump into overdrive and can cause many symptoms, including swollen ankles, swollen feet, morning sickness, fatigue, and most commonly, a missed period. We’ve compiled a list of the most common early pregnancy signs and symptoms to help you learn what they are, what causes them, and ways you can help relieve them!...

The first trick is to think like a kid! Make food into something weird, silly, or just plain odd. Curiosity will get the best of them, and once they taste a yummy mouthful, they’re sure to go back for more. Next, try these additional tips to get your picky eater to gobble down her fruits and veggies without a second thought. Dry Out Fruits and Vegetables Dig out the old food dehydrator, or plan ahead to dry fresh produce in the oven on low heat for an extended period of time....

Want to help raise money for your child’s school, but aren’t sure how to work it into your budget? Are you a school parent volunteer looking for ways to raise money that your fellow school parents can manage? Several corporations now offer give-back or rewards programs that donate back a percentage of sales made to programs chosen by the purchaser. These programs are known as passive fundraisers. For many of these, smaller amounts of money trickle in on a regular basis....

While it’s fun to think of baby names, there’s a lot of pressure to pick a single name that will stay with your child for the rest of their life. Names can be inspired by personal experiences or just a name you think sounds cute! For instance, should you choose a name after an adorable cartoon character or a unique baby name you’ve never heard of before? However, if you get the sense that your baby will be fierce or is destined to be a leader, you may want to consider a strong name....

More: 75 Fairy Names for Your Magical Little One The Romani people are probably who you are most familiar with. They are nomads who have migrated from Central Asia to Europe and in the 19th century, even the Americas. You won’t typically see them identify themselves as one ethnicity as they are very diverse people who speak many different languages. The other type of gypsies is the Irish Travellers. They aren’t related to the Romani people, even though they are sometimes grouped into the same gypsy category....

More: 75 Baby Names Inspired by Famous Philosopher This sci-fi genre has inspired books, movies, and costumes and has been an entire movement for quite some time, but has recently become wildly popular. Nearly ten years ago, when I performed in a production of Mary Poppins, our costumes for the big show-stopping number Supercalifraglisticexpialidocious were steampunk inspired! If this fun cultural movement has swept you up, then we have the perfect baby name list for you!...

What Is Middle School? In the United States, middle school is the period in a student’s life that takes place after elementary school and before high school. Typically, the middle school grades are 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, although some school districts include 9th grade in their middle school programs. Other schools may designate 7th and 8th grades as the middle school years. Challenges in Middle School Middle school, which is also known as junior high school, can be an exciting time in a student’s life, as well as a difficult time....

If your middle-schooler is short a few dollars before the next scheduled payment of allowance and wants to buy the school yearbook that has just come out, she may ask for an advance on her allowance. In this case, you may want to give her the advance she needs. Before you accommodate her, though, make sure that you have some ground rules straight. What’s the money going to be used for?...

When carbon monoxide enters the body it interferes with the blood’s ability to bring oxygen to all body parts and organs. Without oxygen, the body soon shuts down. In the fetus, carbon monoxide crosses the placenta and reduces the amount of oxygen that is delivered and circulated. This can cause a condition called fetal growth retardation. Although carbon monoxide is dangerous, it’s not necessary to start holding your breath every time you walk outside....

Your time only Imagine if dogs, cats, hamsters, and other animals could explain the purpose of humans. Why do they act as they do? Here are some categories to think about. Definitions: How would pets define humans? A cat might define “human” as a being that can use a can opener and serve as a sleeping platform. The dog might describe humans as a being that can spell WA-L-K. What about some other creatures?...

What you do: 1. Trace all of the alphabet letters on the paper, in alphabetical order. 2. Every few days – or at a pace set by your child – ask her to place a few letters on their corresponding space. Say the name of the letter. Why it works: Your child becomes aware of letter shapes. © 2000 National Center for Learning Disabilities

Pros & Cons Amwell is one of many online therapy companies offering virtual mental health services today. To fully evaluate Amwell’s online therapy, we surveyed 105 current clients and spoke to subject matter experts. In addition, I signed up for a couples therapy session with Amwell (and some of our team members tested other services) in order to test the user experience. Here’s how the company fared. What Is Amwell? Amwell is a telehealth company based in Boston....

Still, it’s one thing to hear about a Waldorf school in theory. You may be wondering what a Waldorf education is really like, and if it’s the right choice for you. We’ve got you covered. History and Background of Waldorf Schools The first Waldorf school was founded in Germany in 1919 by philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Steiner coined the term Anthroposophy and based his educational philosophy on the idea that each of us is a spiritual being with the power to change the world....

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....

With saints, artists, and nobility as namesakes throughout history, Anthony is a strong, classic name. An English form of the Roman family name Antonius, Anthony is often linked to Marcus Antonius (also known as Mark Antony), a notable Roman politician in the ancient world. Mark Antony isn’t the only well-known historical figure with this name, however. Two prominent Catholic saints, the fourth century Egyptian hermit St. Anthony the Great and thirteenth century Portuguese St....

If not, it’s possible that your child just has a more subdued, introspective nature. Follow up is important, however, since untreated anxiety issues may come along with other problems, such as mood issues and/or dysfunctional eating. Discuss your concerns with your child’s doctor. Couple those changes with the need for more privacy regarding menstrual cycles for girls and erections and/or “wet dreams” for boys. Add to this the increase of hair, voice changes, and sexual urges, and it may be more than your tween can take....

More: What’s the Deal with Gender Reveal Parties? Using “Gender” in Gender Reveal Parties The term, gender, is not even being used appropriately in reference to gender reveal parties. Let’s break this down with a review of gender terminology. When people say they are having a gender reveal party for a baby on the way, what they are really referring to is the sex assigned at birth. The sex assigned at birth is based on visible genitalia and is generally female, male, or intersex....