The SAT standardized test, originally known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, provides percentile scores used by many college admissions committees in evaluating college applications. The test covers mainly reading, writing and Math reasoning skill sets. Today, several additional and separate SAT subject tests also enable young people to demonstrate advanced knowledge in … [Read more...] about How to Study for the SAT Exam
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Pregnancy & Due Date
When you announce your pregnancy to the world, the first thing most people want to know is, "When are you due?" In fact, if you just found out that you are pregnant, this question may be at the forefront of your mind as well. Learn how to calculate your due date and what that all-important date really means. Pregnancy & Due Date True Length of Pregnancy While we … [Read more...] about Pregnancy & Due Date
Strep Throat and Swollen Glands
Strep throat is a common concern among parents with school-aged children. This painful, highly contagious bacterial infection can lead to sore, scratchy throats, swollen glands, fever and other uncomfortable symptoms and side effects. Children usually contract this illness by having close contact with infected individuals. However, strep can be passed through the touching of … [Read more...] about Strep Throat and Swollen Glands
My Pee-Pee Hurts
At least once a day a child comes in to my office complaining of pain with urination. Parents think that their child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Although a UTI is a common cause of painful peeing, not all urinary pain is infectious in nature. In babies, pediatricians will look for UTI as a possible cause of a fever or irritability. Babies are … [Read more...] about My Pee-Pee Hurts
Bleeding After a Cervical Check During Pregnancy
Women can experience bleeding during pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, about 20 to 30 percent of women experience this symptom early in their pregnancies. Some women have vaginal bleeding during the latter months of pregnancy. Often a cause for concern, bleeding can signal a problem with the mother or baby. Bleeding can also be a normal occurrence during a healthy … [Read more...] about Bleeding After a Cervical Check During Pregnancy