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How to Identify Depression in Children
While you hope that your child’s youth is full of nothing but happiness and laughter, you should know that childhood depression is a real problem that could stand in the way of this happiness. Approximately 3 percent of young children, and 9 percent of teens, will experience the effects of serious depression, reports WebMD. If you think that your child may suffering from depression, be on the lookout for its common signs.
How Do I Identify Baby Rashes?
Your baby’s rashes may look a little scary, but they rarely require immediate medical attention, says pediatrician William Sears on the website AskDrSears.com. If you spot a rash on your baby, knowing how to identify it can help you treat it effectively, figure out the likely cause of your child’s rash and determine how quickly you need to see your child’s pediatrician. If your child has a rash that persists for four weeks, you should have your doctor check it out, says Sears.
How to Identify a Boy or a Girl in Pregnancy
There are many old wives’ tales about how to tell if a pregnant woman is expecting a baby boy or baby girl, but these techniques are just as accurate as guessing. Ultrasound is an accurate and safe way to determine the gender of an unborn baby but it is often not performed until the 20th week of pregnancy. The Pink or Blue Early Gender Test from Consumer Genetics can accurately determine gender after the 10th week of pregnancy.
3 Coaching Tools to Help Your Teen Finish the School Year Strong
Coaching tools are the key to helping your teen finish the school year strong. As the final semester draws to an end, students are filled with a mix of emotions—anticipation, relief, and even a bit of anxiety about what’s next. But this time can give teens a push to finish strong. By using life coaching…
What Parents Can Expect: The Emotional Journey from High School to College
What Parents Can Expect: The Emotional Journey from High School to College By Robin Stern, Ph.D. and Juliana McDowell As the summer before senior year approaches, many parents brace themselves for the whirlwind of the college application process. Many families are well on their way in junior year – conversations about college, campus visits, SAT…