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The Study Results The study, published in Diabetologia, analyzed 2,470,580 babies’ development through age 25 (in most cases) to determine the connection between the birthing parent’s diabetes and the child’s increased risk of developing a vision problem. The findings indicated that mothers with diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, or gestational, had babies with a higher risk of vision problems due to higher refractive error (RE). This means that the eye fails to properly focus images on the retina....

Common household items One way or another, you can find links between even the most seemingly unrelated objects. Here’s how to turn those links into great fun. Place several objects in front of your child and ask him or her to describe how they might be connected. For example, the objects might be a green marker, a set of chopsticks, and a toy dinosaur. How do they relate? Well, green is the color of plants, chopsticks are made of wood (typically), which comes from plants, and many dinosaurs were herbivores (and those that weren’t ate their plant-eating buddies)....

Characteristics of Lochia Lochia is similar to menstrual blood, but is typically heavier and lasts quite a bit longer than a normal period. It also contains elements not found in menstrual blood, like remnants from the placenta. As the lochia passes, it may look pink, brown, yellow, or watery. It’s possible that you may see small clots of blood contained in the lochia. As long as these are no larger than a plum and you don’t pass several of them in a 24-hour period, this is normal....

Plant Shrubs and Small Trees Shrubs and trees are the major structural elements in an ornamental garden, so purchase and plant them first. Flowering trees such as weeping cherry, dogwood, and redbud provide height and visual interest. In the first year after planting, they should get regular, deep watering. But once they are established, there is little you need to do other than provide mulch at their base. Shrubs can fill a space nicely, provide privacy, and mark your property lines....

Whether your dreams include a vacation home, a brand-new home, or being able to leave a substantial legacy for your children, you must be sure that your financial situation can ensure them. If you’re not sure whether you’re where you should be, financially, schedule yourself an appointment with a financial advisor. Have him or her review all aspects of your finances with you, and listen carefully to the advice he or she dispenses....

You don’t have to be a parent to know that the one thing that often goes out the window when a new baby arrives is sleep. But investing in a solid white noise machine like the Marpac Dohm Classic Natural Sound Machine can help in creating a soothing sleep environment that will help you gain those zzzs back. Since it hit the market in 1962, the Marpac Dohm Classic has developed a cult following—and not just among parents....

In more traditional terms, they count and write numbers on an ever-increasing scale, from 20 to 30, from 30 to 40, and so on. Their concepts of order expand from fifth to sixth and on to twelfth; they use such symbols as +, -, =, ; they gain a firmer grasp of addition and subtraction; they begin solving “story” problems (written problems that relate as much as possible to children’s experiences); they do more work with shapes and segments of shapes; they are introduced to the concepts of whole, half, and quarter; they master time telling to the half hour, if not to the minute; they gain a fuller sense of historical time; they use standard measures such as cup, pint, and teaspoon....

Is Middle School Difficult? Middle school is going to be a little bit of a change academically. Your child might have more homework, and teachers expect middle schoolers to be more responsible about completing homework, keeping up with assignments, and speaking up if something isn’t completely understood. Help your child stay organized and offer tips on how to keep handouts, notes, quizzes, and tests organized for review later. Also, check his homework every now and then to make sure he’s understanding and keeping up with his school work....

There are numerous benefits of eating mindfully, especially for children. From staying in tune with their body’s natural hunger cues to connecting with satisfaction and enjoyment, it’s no wonder this approach has boomed in popularity lately. Mindful eating can help foster a healthy relationship with food in kids as well as minimize their risk of disordered eating. What Is Mindful Eating? Many of us have heard the term “mindful eating,” but may not know what it actually means....

One study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, found that 171 children aged under 18 years tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Victoria, Australia between March and October 2020. Of those 171, 58% had mild disease, 36% were asymptomatic, and 5% had moderate disease. All the children recovered well. The most common long-term symptoms (cough and fatigue) did not last longer than eight weeks. Another study, published in The Medical Journal of Australia, involved 16 hospitals across Australia....

As with any momentous occasion, it is easy to over-plan and even easier to set unrealistic expectations. Consequently, it is important that parents and their children go into the long weekend or break with their eyes wide open in order to avoid common mistakes. What You Need to Know Upfront Even though it has only been a few months since you dropped your teen off at college, they are coming back a different person....

2 or 3 sheets of newspaper There are many ways to create dances with a double sheet of newspaper. Note: Be sure to pick up all the pieces of newspaper and take them to the recycling bin!

In the Old Testament’s book of Genesis, Noah was chosen by God as the only righteous man of his time. He was told to gather animals “two by two” from every species and build the Ark, which allowed him, his family, and the animals to survive the Great Flood meant to punish the world. After the flood, he received the sign of the rainbow as a covenant from God that the entire Earth would not be destroyed again by a flood again....

OHSS is a potential side effect of fertility drugs, particularly with injectables (gonadotropins) taken during an IVF treatment cycle. Anywhere from 20% to 33% of women going through IVF treatment will experience ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. However, most of these are mild cases—moderate cases occur in between 3% and 6% of IVF cycles and severe cases occur less than 1% of the time. Causes Some enlargement of the ovaries is normal during fertility drug treatment....

20 to 30 minutes Materials PaperPen or pencil Directions In this game, pacing is the purpose, not a way to kill time. Use a pencil and paper to measure and record distances around the house in steps. Examples might be steps to the mailbox, to the front door, to the corner, etc. Extensions Explore the neighborhood in the same way.Buy inexpensive pedometers and measure how far you both go in a set amount of time....

Effort: Fairly easy - no sewing required Materials: Dance skirt (from a dance supply store) Leotard White leggings Spray-on glitter for clothing (from a craft store) Wire Floral tape Fake flowers Ribbon Ballet slippers Body glitter Wings (from your local department store) Instructions: Spray white leggings with the glitter to make pants. To make floral crown, take a semi-thick wire and estimate the length to fit around the child’s head, allowing an inch extra....

Spend a fall afternoon outside getting fresh air and plenty of pinecones for this project! Materials needed: · Pinecones· 1/2 cup Water· 1/2 cup Glue· Cinnamon, cloves, or other spices · Paintbrush· Mixing bowl and spoon· Plastic bowl (one for each spice)· Small basket or decorative bowlWhat to do: Step One: Take a walk with your child to collect an assortment of pinecones. Step Two: Lay newspapers over the entire work area....

The Impact of Premature Birth Typically, human babies require about 270 days to fully develop in the womb, after which they are usually ready to make the transition to life on the outside. When babies are born too early, many of their body’s organs and systems are immature and unable to function properly on their own. Fortunately, medical science has the ability to help those babies stay alive until they can sustain themselves....