Don’t worry about catching your kid up on everything they missed with COVID school shutdowns, but if you’ve got a kid who is struggling to learn to read, focus on these skills over the summer. Grade one is a critical time for learning to read and some experts are worried that time out of the
If you came into our home, you would see piles of clean laundry, backpacks not on their designated hooks and baskets upon baskets of toys. It’s messy, but I am truly OK with it. When I come home, I toss my keys into the clutter on the table by the door. There’s a basket there
It was a lousy school year for Canada’s elementary and high school students, as well as its teachers. As COVID waves crested and fell, schools opened and shut, then opened and shut again. Ontario’s nearly two million elementary and high school students received the least amount of in-person learning of students across the country: Most
In Finland, every fifth mother was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 2019. The condition increases the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. However, the most significant consequence of gestational diabetes is fetal macrosomia, or excessive growth of the fetus. Macrosomia increases birth injuries for both the child and the mother, causes
Ask any parent and they’ll likely tell you that they spend approximately $3,567 yearly on their kids’ friends’ birthday gifts. So why not take advantage of the deals Amazon is offering with its 48-hour Prime Day sale and stock up for the year ahead? Whether you’re shopping for toddlers or tweens, here are some excellent
Image: Shutterstock Hannah, also spelled as Hana, Hanna, or Chana, finds its origins in the Hebrew name “Channah” meaning “grace” or “favor.” The modern spelling ‘Hannah’ comes from the Puritans of the 16th and 17th centuries. Hannah is a common female name, especially among Christians. The Biblical name from the Old Testament portrays Hannah as
Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment. Now, a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, confirms that depression in childhood or adolescence is
Summer’s around the corner, so you better be prepared to have summer fun! Find out how to make delicious popsicles with strawberries, rasberries, mint and lemon, homemade obstacle course for the whole family, colorful fan, super stylish beach bag out of bottles and much more! Get ready to have best summer ever! 😉 —————————————————————————————- 5-Minute
An electroencephalogram (EEG) study of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identified a neural signal that may help explain the variation of how those with ASD perceive or understand the mental states of others (called “Theory of Mind”). Led by Matthew Lerner, PhD, of Stony Brook University, the study is published in Clinical Psychological Science.
eclipse_images via Getty ImagesSome fathers have changed their priorities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Jake Schuldies thought he was a really hands-on dad. He had a long commute and worked over 55 hours a week — but he adored his 9-year-old son and foster children, and he believed
Uveitis is an inflammation of the eye and is a common extra-articular manifestation associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It can cause vision-threatening complications, and if left uncontrolled may even lead to blindness. The majority of children develop uveitis within the first 2 years after arthritis symptom onset, but it can continue into adulthood. This
Do you have spring fever? I know I do. so how about enjoying the taste of spring with a lemon mango smoothie It has real lemon and lemon juice.. as well as a whole mango .. This is a simple tip to get you and your family in a healthier place.. For this you will
If you want to have fun and imagine that you are a professional spy, we invite you to watch this video. Here you can see many ideas to become a true spy. The best thing is that you will have fun together with your best friends and you can create your own gadgets to play
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! Advertisement It’s not a family hike unless a
According to a recent Finnish study, higher levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity can curb arterial stiffening already in childhood. However, sedentary time or aerobic fitness were not linked to arterial health. The results, based on the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) Study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, were
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parenting is a full-time responsibility. But there would be days when you would need to attend to some urgent work or run a quick errand and may not be able to take your child along. What do you do in such a situation, and is it okay to leave them
Education Images via Getty Images Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the freeing of the last enslaved people in 1865, and it has been celebrated since. But it just became federally recognized, after nationwide protests following the police killing of George Floyd last year. That means for many families — perhaps especially white families —
Image: Shutterstock Elizabeth is a conservative name that speaks royalty and stays in trend. It is of Hebrew origin and means “God is my oath.” The reign of Queen Elizabeth I made the name famous and ensured its stability in the top names around the world. Over time, many parents have created their versions of
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of clinically effective therapies well over a year after the pandemic was declared, attention is shifting to different ways of strengthening the immune system. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection considerably impacts the immune system through multiple inflammatory responses and a cytokine
Minimalist Christmas Gifts (Gifting Experiences this Holiday Season) The Parenting Junkie talks about minimalist Christmas today! Today is Cyber Monday, which means consumerism and toys! But have you considered minimalist Christmas gifts? Minimalist Christmas gift ideas include experience gifts, minimalist toys, and non-toy Christmas gifts. Need ideas and inspiration for non-toy gift ideas, specifically non-toy