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Glossary

Crown-to-rump length

Definition Crown-to-rump length (CRL) is a common term used in pregnancy to…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Crowning

Definition “Crowning” is a term used in childbirth to describe the point…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Cry It Out

Definition Cry It Out (CIO) is a sleep training method used in…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Cultural Heritage

Definition Cultural heritage refers to the beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Cultural Sensitivity

Definition Cultural sensitivity in parenting refers to the awareness, understanding, and appreciation…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Curettage

Definition Curettage is a medical procedure often associated with maternity and related…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Cyberbullying In Kids

Definition Cyberbullying in kids refers to the act of using digital platforms…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Cybersecurity For Families

Definition Cybersecurity for families refers to the practices, tools, and guidelines that…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Cystic fibrosis

Definition Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes severe damage to…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Definition Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can infect people of…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

D&C: Dilation and Curettage

Definition Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure often used after…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Date Nights

Definition Date Nights refer to scheduled times when parents or couples take…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Dating Rules

Definition Dating rules, in the context of parenting, refer to a set…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Dating Rules For Teens

Definition Dating Rules for Teens refers to a set of guidelines and…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Daycare Readiness

Definition Daycare readiness refers to the point at which a child is…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Decibel

Definition In the context of motherhood, the term “decibel” doesn’t have a…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Decision-Making As A Family

Definition Decision-making as a family refers to the collaborative process where family…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Deep vein thrombosis

Definition Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition where a blood…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Default Parent

Definition The term “default parent” refers to the parent who is primarily…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Dehydration

Definition Dehydration refers to a state where the body does not have…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
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