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Materials Scissors 5 cups crispy rice cereal Paper Funnel Red marker Cooking spray 1/4 cup butter 12-inch square of aluminum foil 4 cups miniature or 40 large marshmallows Directions

Symptoms, which often include a runny nose and a brassy cough, develop about two to six days after being exposed to someone with croup and typically self-resolve in two to five days. Cases are most common during the late fall, winter, and early spring, and around 3% of young children get croup each year. Symptoms One of the first tell-tale features of croup is the abrupt or sudden onset of symptoms....

20 to 30 minutes Materials Clear cups or glassesBlue gelatin dessert mixChewable gummy fish candies Directions Extensions For a variation, freeze into popsicle molds or ice cubes.

Dad: (jumping for joy) “This is one of my greatest dreams come true! And I’m sure you’re as excited as I was when I joined my parents in the family business. So, what do you say, Jen?” Jen: (stalling for time) “Well, I’m not surprised. I did work in the business during summers and school vacations just like my brother and his wife did, and now my college graduation is only a few months away....

To keep your mouth healthy during pregnancy, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss every day. Routine dental treatment and some local anesthetics are safe in pregnancy, although it’s better to postpone elective dental treatments until after pregnancy or take care of them before pregnancy. Many women worry about having their teeth x-rayed in pregnancy. The radiation exposure from dental X-rays is minimal and the risk to your baby probably negligible....

When used together, positive and negative consequences will change your child’s behavior —as long as they are used consistently. Use positive consequences to reinforce good behavior and enforce negative consequences to discourage bad behavior. How Consequences Work Every choice you make leads to either positive or negative consequences. For example, if you go to work, you will be rewarded with a paycheck. If you stop showing up for work, you will likely get fired—a negative consequence....

However, the connection between co-sleeping and SIDS is unclear, and additional research is ongoing. The Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media found some researchers suggest the risk of SIDS actually decreases because co-sleeping parents and infants tend to wake up more often during the night. Co-sleeping supporters also believe the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was wrong to warn against bed sharing with a child younger than 2, and claim a parent will not roll over onto an infant because they are conscious of the baby’s presence, even when sleeping....

When new parents are presented with this information, they may have mixed feelings about it. So let’s take a look at what’s involved. Types of Donor Milk Products for Preemies in the NICU There are two major uses of donated human breast milk in the NICU: ready-to-feed plain breast milk, and breast milk fortifier. Donor Milk. When a baby’s birth mother is unable or unwilling to pump milk, Donor Milk can be used....

Becoming a working mom of two has its challenges. If you’re heading back to work with two small kids in your arms, here are six suggestions on how to handle your double duties Recognize That Each Child Is Different It’d make going back to work easy-peasy if everything one kid needed the other one needed, too. Unfortunately, that’s not reality. You are dealing with two different personalities. For example, how they will want to say goodbye to you will be different....

Working moms encounter real-life problems every day and are often expected (by the society we live in) to rise to the occasion and continue to carry out their duties at home and at work. Solving common issues like mom guilt, mom burnout, and back-to-work anxieties is crucial because they negatively impact the mental health of working moms. Fortunately, many working mothers are now offering advice for overcoming the challenges they face....

How Many Calories Are Right for You? How do you find the perfect balance between calories in and calories out? Not by nitpicking over calorie counting, that’s for sure! You should pay attention to what and how much you eat, but not to the point that you carry a calculator and whip it out after each bite of food. To get a rough idea of how many calories you should be taking in, look at the following chart....

Rates of incidence of ectopic pregnancies have increased steadily over the past 50 years to an estimated 1% to 2% of all pregnancies. This condition is a leading cause of serious pregnancy complications and is responsible for more than 75% of first-trimester maternal deaths. However, advances in diagnostic techniques and treatments have significantly improved outcomes. Symptoms Ectopic pregnancies may cause cramping on one or both sides of the lower abdominal area, shoulder pain, and/or weakness or dizziness, along with typical pregnancy symptoms, such as breast tenderness, nausea, and a missed period....

“The lower the egg quality, the higher the rate of miscarriage and infertility. These are things that happen as women age. Your egg quality is determined by your age, genetics, and your environment,” explains fertility expert Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH, who is referred to by her patients as the “egg whisperer." It’s important to note that while there are things you can do to support egg health, there’s no magic way to change the quality or makeup of your eggs....

While they are safe, reports of injuries likely suggest that while you may not have to think twice and use the stairs, you should at least think about your child’s safety before letting him or her ride on an elevator or escalator. Escalator Dangers for Children There have been at least 77 reports of entrapment—when hands, feet, or shoes (mostly clogs and slide sandals) get trapped in the escalator—since 2006....

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the Post-Vaccine Era Except for smallpox, many diseases that have been largely eradicated in the developed world are still rampant in third world and developing countries. This means those diseases could make a comeback anywhere. Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports continued outbreaks of many vaccine-preventable illnesses, including: Diphtheria: 4,489 cases and 2,500 deaths (2011)Haemophilus influenzae type b: 199,000 deaths (2008)Measles: Over 140,000 deaths (2018)Mumps: Over 680,000 cases in children and adults (2012)Neonatal tetanus: 59,000 deaths (2008)Pertussis: 195,000 deaths (2008)Pneumococcal disease: 476,000 deaths (2008)Poliomyelitis: 404 cases in 2013Rotavirus: 453,000 deaths (2008)Rubella: Over 94,000 cases (2012)Tetanus: 63,000 deaths (2008)Yellow fever: 130,000 cases and 44,000 deaths (2013)...

The level of your teen’s vegetarianism should dictate your level of concern over whether her body is being well-nourished. If she’s kept dairy products in her diet, then she’s probably getting all the nutrients she needs. If she’s opted for a stricter regimen, talk to your doctor, consult a nutritionist, or investigate a book on vegetarianism such as Diet for a Small Planet. More creative food preparation will be necessary to be certain she gets what she needs....

In addition to reading product reviews, simply trying the product for yourself, and asking friends and family members for advice before buying baby products, it can help to look for products endorsed by professionals you trust. For example, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lends its name to the Infant CPR Anytime Kit, which was developed by the American Heart Association and the AAP. Pediatrician-Recommended Products Many products overuse these types of endorsements....