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Tech Camps for Kids
While some children love nothing more than getting fresh air during the summer months, others prefer to dedicate their summer to getting a leg-up on other students and exploring the world of technology. If your child is an avid tech-fan, he may enjoy spending his summer months learning a bit more about the ways in which computers work and building his software skills. Not only will your kid likely enjoy participating in a program of this type, doing so will help him return to school ready to ace his computer class the following year.
How to Get a Flat Belly After a C-Section
If you’re worried that having a C-section will increase your likelihood of postpartum belly flab, you may be relieved to know that your post-surgery body may have less of a belly pouch than the body of a woman who delivered vaginally. The reason is that a good surgeon will stitch your abdominal muscles back together completely, creating a girdle effect, explains OB-GYN Sean Daneshmand, a maternal-fetal specialist at San Diego Perinatal Center, in “Fit Pregnancy” magazine. Unfortunately, less belly pouch doesn’t mean no belly pouch, and you’ll probably still need to put in a little effort to get a flat belly after a C-section.
Vegetarian Pregnancy Diet Plan
Whether you’re vegetarian for health or ethical reasons, it may seem as though everyone else expects you to add meat to your diet while pregnant. A healthy, vegetarian pregnancy is possible, though, provided you make sure you get enough of certain nutrients and eat enough calories each day. Check with a dietitian or nutritionist if you are unsure of the best way to eat a vegetarian diet while pregnant.
Yoga Ball Exercises for Women
Yoga balls, also called fitness or stability balls, are large, inflatable balls that help you improve your balance while working your abdominal, back and pelvic — or core — muscles. A variety of standard exercises can be made more challenging by performing them on a yoga ball. Make sure you get a ball that is the right size for your height. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle when you sit on the ball, according to MayoClinic.com.
How to Treat a Nose Bleed in Toddlers
Nosebleeds occur for a variety of reasons during the childhood years. Because the blood vessels are so close to surface inside the nose, bleeding can easily occur. Colds and allergies sometimes cause nosebleeds because the vessels are enlarged. An injury to the nose is another common childhood source of nosebleeds. Seeing blood gush from your child’s nose often causes alarm. Many nosebleeds are treatable at home, but more severe bleeding might warrant a trip to the doctor.