A learning disability is a problem that affects how a person receives and processes information. People with learning disabilities may have trouble with any of the following: Reading Writing Doing math Understanding directions Learning disabilities are common. Between 8% and 10% of children under age 18 in the U.S. may have...
Vaccines protect your child from serious diseases like polio, measles, and whooping cough. But like all medicines, they can sometimes come with side effects. Most of the time, these reactions are normal and harmless. Knowing what’s common and what’s not will help put your mind at ease after your child’s next round of...
Being a parent means you likely worry about keeping your child safe and healthy. You treat bumps and bruises, and soothe them when they’re sick. Routine wellness visits that include vaccines are another important way to protect your child’s health.Learn why doctors recommend certain vaccines and when your child...
In addition to breast milk or baby formula, here are the solid foods you can introduce to your baby’s diet at each stage of development – or if your baby is ready. But remember, you can exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months. There is no evidence that delaying the introduction of...
What Is a Baby Feeding Schedule? It’s simple: You should nurse or offer a bottle whenever your little one is hungry in the first few months as a newborn. And your baby is going to let you know, loud and clear! But crying isn’t the only clue. Following your child’s...
No matter how prepared you think you are, you’ll still have questions once your newborn arrives. One of the most common worries new parents have? Whether their little one is eating the right amount.Every baby is unique, but there are some basic guidelines to keep in mind when it’s time for a feeding....
Your baby is about to go through an amazing growth spurt. Expect your baby to double his or her birth weight by about age 5 -6 months and triple their birth weight by a year of age. To grow that much, they need a lot of nutrients — more than at...
The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. The system is designed to transport the ova to the site of fertilization. Conception, the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, normally occurs in the fallopian tubes....
What Is the Male Reproductive System? The male reproductive system refers to the organs involved in sexual function and in the production of children in men or people assigned male at birth (AMAB). These organs are both external and internal. Together, they make, store, and ejaculate sperm, which fertilizes...
