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Articles by Caroline Meyer
When Do “The Readings”= finish an entire book
As if revisiting a long-forgotten dream, I sometimes think back upon the “long readings” of my high school days, when a few chapters of Frankenstein or one interview on the Great Depression seemed a perilous amount of content. Since coming to college- and loading my schedule with social science classes- I’ve discovered it’s often no longer possible to skim my assigned readings during the lunch-hour-of-education-past or on the walk to class.
So you want to run the NYC marathon
On November 2nd, 2025, 59,226 runners traveled from all across the world to take on the 5 borough crown jewel of New York races: the TCS New York City Marathon. As they do every year, these marathoners captured the hearts of thousands on social media. The elderly couple holding hands made us cry, the hot dog costumes made us laugh, and the “Ethan, I’m pregnant!” sign sent us scouring the internet for a mysterious baby daddy.
Can ChatGPT Out-Human a College Student?
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. I've always wondered what it'd be like to have a personal assistant- a bona fide, corporate-ladder-climbing, Anne Hathaway-in-the-devil-wears-prada-style right hand man or woman. As someone with a horrific case of time blindness, I'm always scrambling to my next commitment, accompanied by whatever planning outlet has managed to garner my favor for the week.
TikTok Told Me To Study at These 3 Viral Spots
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. It goes without saying that finding a study spot on campus might be difficult at times, but is far from impossible. With midterms just around the corner, it's easy to go days without leaving the bubble of Barnumbia.
Smartphone-based intervention for postpartum depressive symptoms (Smart-e-Moms): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression constitutes a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates ranging between 8 and 19% in high-income nations. Nevertheless, numerous barriers, including time constraints, societal stigmatization, and feelings of shame, contribute to the limited utilization of healthcare services during the postpartum period. Digital interventions offer an opportunity to enhance care for women experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms.
TOXIC GRANDPARENTS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer It can be lovely having grandparent involved in raising their grandchildren. They can also offer a lot of support to their own children when it comes to taking some of the work off their hands, even if it is only babysitting on occasion so you can have a date night. Many grandparents take on the role of carers during the day while parents go to work.
PASSIVE SMOKING AND CONTACT CONTAMINATION - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer We know that smoking is bad during pregnancy and smoking around children is bad, but what is second and third hands smoke and what is its effect on our children? Second-hand smoke is a combination of the smoke that is breathed out by the smoker and the smoke that comes from the burning cigarette itself. The most common way for children to come into contact with second-hand smoke is when family, parents and family friends are smoking.
HELP AND SUPPORT FOR SINGLE PARENTS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Single parents may need a little extra help from friends and family. Some of the ways that people can help is with emotional support, to be an ear to listen and perhaps offer practical advice where possible. Another way that people can help single parents who are struggling is to offer to help them reduce their workload. This can take the form of a lift club, offering a meal or anything else you can think of that they will welcome.
LABOUR TIPS FOR FIRST TIME MUMS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer You have probably heard tales of the perfect births that you feel you could never live up to. You will probably have heard some horror stories where everything went wrong. When it comes to labour and delivery, especially the first time around it can seem quite scary and you may become quite anxious. Knowing what to expect and reducing the unknowns as much as possible can make you feel calmer and less stressed when preparing for the big day.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POISONING - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Accidents involving poison are not an uncommon occurrence around the house. They occur all the time, with about 50 Australian children admitted to hospital weekly due to poisoning. These accidents are usually unexpected, your child could open bottles or cupboards without you realizing, thus it is important to plan ahead and be aware of the new skills your child is developing in order to prevent accidents. A child should not be left unsupervised around household poisons.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer The current coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 can cause mild to severe symptoms. Initial symptoms present as cold or flu-like symptoms. The virus is spread through coming into contact with the virus from someone coughing, sneezing, breathing, touching or talking when they have the virus in their system. The virus can also live on surfaces for a period of time.
LIFE SKILLS | My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Your child is like a sponge, constantly soaking up information from the time they are born. As they get older, they start learning from television, school, books, friends and family. But you, as their parent, are the most important teacher. From the beginning you are there for encouragement and support and therefore the most significant person for them to learn from Teaching these five skills to your child will help make a positive impact on their life.
CUSTODY LAWS IN AUSTRALIA - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer The laws in Australia are relatively straight-forward. Children have the right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents as well as to be protected from harm. The protection from harm side of things is taken into account above the rights to spend time with both parents. The child’s best interests come first. When a child is a minor (under 18 years old), the parental responsibility is 50:50 and both parents are equally responsible for the child’s needs.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AS A SINGLE PARENT - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Even people in long-term relationships may find financial planning and budgeting quite difficult. As a single parent, this concern can become even more pressing. In general people have 1 or 2 sources of income such as their own earnings and possibly child support payments. Some people also have access to government grants or help from family. Wherever your income comes from, you will need to ascertain what is coming in and what needs to be paid out.
DIVORCED PARENTING - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Being a single parent can be very challenging and the transition from a married couple to two single parents after a divorce, can be difficult. Just because the relationship between the two of you has broken down doesn’t mean you also stop being parents. While you have the opportunity to find alternatives to create happiness for yourself, you also need to take into the account the needs of your children.
SURVIVING AS A SINGLE PARENT - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Just because you are a single parent does not mean that your children need to fare more harshly in the world that those raised by two parental figures or more. Your child can do just as well in school and be stable mentally and emotionally. If you are a responsive parent that nurtures and supports you child will thrive. Yes, you will make mistakes, everyone does. Realise that you are not perfect and learn from your mistakes.
CHANGING THE DIRECTION - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer If a change is as a good as a holiday, why doesn’t it feel that way with kids? If someone had told me long before I had children, how much change you go through I’m not so sure I would have believed them. Sure, you change a lot of nappies and clothes in the early years, they’re the pretty big kind of changes you expect to be dealing with. But as the years roll on, you start to notice more and more. I know I was a kid myself, not so long ago.
DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC ILLNESS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Learning that your child has a chronic illness or disability can be a shock. It may seem rather devastating at first and people may feel helpless and anxious about having to face a future with a child that has special needs. Becoming a parent is a happy time but full of its own stress and anxiety as well. Adding in unknown factors of dealing with major health problems, chronic illness or disabilities may seem like a lot to bear.
PREPARING THE CAR FOR A BABY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer There are so many things to do to get ready for having a baby around the house. Some things dads can get involved in and some we can’t. We may help with putting together the crib, paint the baby room and so on but one place that we sometimes forget is out cars. Having a baby means making sure the car is comfortable and safe for baby on trips out and ensuring you can have peace of mind when travelling with your precious bundle.
IS BABY LED WEANING A CHOKING RISK? - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer The recommendation for starting to introduce babies to solids is at around 4 to 6 months. There is a new approach, called baby-led weaning which calls for allowing babies to feed themselves instead of spoon-feeding soft purees. This calls for giving them soft foods they can squeeze against their palate and allowing them to eat or not eat as they choose. Many people are concerned that this form of feeding leads to a high risk of choking in infants.
IRRITABLE UTERUS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer We notice many of the outward changes when we are pregnant but seldom stop to think what is happening internally. The uterus goes through many changes during the pregnancy and while this is mostly completely normal and expected, sometimes it behaves a bit differently. The uterus expands as the baby grows and from the second trimester you may also start noticing Braxton Hicks contractions. These contractions are mild and irregular and will stop after a while.
WHEN TO STOP FEEDING FORMULA - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer You may breastfeed to start and switch to formula later. You may use formula right from the start. You may combination feed using both breast milk and formula all along. Whatever you choose to do, there comes a time when formula feeding needs to stop. When do you stop feeding formula? Where possible, it is recommended to breastfeed for your baby for at least 6 months after birth and after 6 months use a combination of solid food and breastmilk as your feeding choice.
ROMANCE WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO CONCEIVE - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer To many couples making a baby sounds like a lot of fun. It’s when conception doesn’t occur as expected that things may become rather strained. Tracking ovulation, sex on demand and treating each other as baby making machines can place a real strain on a relationship. What was once intimate and fun may start to feel like work. It can get even more difficult as time goes by and the goal of falling pregnant just doesn’t seem to be happening.
THE CHEMICALS FOUND IN DISPOSABLE NAPPIES - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Extra care needs to be taken when you purchase disposable nappies for your little ones. Some nappies have been found to contain hazardous chemicals. These can actually come into contact with your babies’ skin when the nappy is wet. Some of these chemicals may be in the nappies due to contaminated raw materials while others are intentionally added during manufacture or accidently included during the process.
IMMUNISING YOUR BABY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer When it comes to immunisation, new mums often have many questions. The first line for answers to these questions are the doctors and nurses that your family frequents or a medical practitioner that is focused on babies and children. They have years if experience in most cases and have heard almost all of the questions that you need to ask previously. They can advise when and where the vaccines can be done as well.
WHY ARE C-SECTIONS ON THE INCREASE? - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer When looking at births worldwide, studies done on the period 2000 to 2015 shows an increase from 12% of births to 21% of births are occurring through C-section. Interestingly, this has not occurred due to improved conditions in developing countries as for many women in low income regions, the procedure is essentially unavailable. It is in the middle to high income countries that the procedure is becoming more common place.
POTTY TRAINING DO’S AND DON’TS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer There are so many different articles about how to potty train. Some claim to get your toddler off nappies and on to the potty in just 3 days. None of these methods can be a fix all for all toddlers. Kids develop at their own pace and some may not be ready for the process and some may also take a lot longer. Hang in there, they will get there eventually. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to help you along the way. Do: Make sure that your toddler is ready for potty training.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Postnatal depression is fairly common and can occur in around 25% of new parents both male and female. Postnatal depression takes a physical and emotional toll, not only on the parents but also on the infants. It can further result in post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and postpartum psychosis. Postnatal depression can have a severe impact on the child which can have lifelong implications.
THE PROS AND CONS OF SOY MILK - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer There are many different types of milk available on the market today. Soy has been around for a while now and can be purchased in flavours such as chocolate and vanilla. You can even purchase infant formula made from soy. There are also other milks such as oat and almond which seem to be billed along the same lines as soy. Some say soy milk is incredible while others say it can cause health issues. So, what is the truth when it comes to soy milk?
QUESTIONS YOU CAN’T AVOID - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer You can avoid the questions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy by not telling too many people about it until you start to show. While it is very exciting and you may be wanting to tell everyone immediately when you first get confirmation, you might want to reconsider how many people you tell to avoid the questions you are sure to be asked again and again. This can become tedious very quickly.
BLEEDING IN PREGNANCY: NORMAL OR NOT? - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer In the first trimester your body will be going through a lot of changes. You may be experiencing all sorts of things for the first time. While some bleeding is common during this period, it can raise anxiety levels and cause concern especially if it is the first pregnancy. Around a quarter of women will experience bleeding during the first 12 weeks. This is usually spotting or a very light bleed, but can still cause worry of a miscarriage or that something is wrong.
HEADACHES IN EARLY PREGNANCY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Almost everyone will experience some form of a headache in their lives. There are many reasons for headaches and in most instances, they are easy to address and cure. Some women however, experience numerous headaches during the early months of pregnancy. Headaches can occur daily and can be exacerbated by many of the other symptoms that they may be experiencing during this time such as morning sickness. There headaches can range from mild pain to the level of a migraine.
WHEN SHOULD YOU ATTEND BIRTH CLASSES? - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Antenatal classes are also known as birth classes or pregnancy classes. In these classes you can learn a lot about pregnancy and childbirth. This will also assist you in deciding on a birth plan and making you feel a little less stressed about the birth of your child. Once you know what to expect, it can be a lot easier to contemplate labour and birth.
MAKING FRIENDS AS A NEW MUM - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer When we were little, we could just go up to anyone and ask:” Will you be my friend?” That was usually enough to make a new friendship for a few hours or a few years. As we get older, it gets harder and harder to make friends. Once we have had kids and are caught up in the parent talk it becomes even tougher to forge new friendships.
BUILDING A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TODDLER - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer We all want our children to be the best they can be. We want them to grow up and happy and healthy. This includes their mental health and stability. A positive parent-child relationship from an early age helps a child develop in a good way. They can feel safe and secure and know they are loved. Even from very young, the responses to laughing, crying and other signals are the cornerstones of emotional development for little ones.
FALSE POSITIVE PREGNANCY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer False negatives are very common in early pregnancy when the hormone levels may not yet be high enough to detect in urine samples, but what is a false positive? Sometimes a home pregnancy test will show a positive, when in fact you are not pregnant. You may do the test and then two or three days later you have a normal period. A blood test, which is a better indicator, will show that there are no pregnancy hormones showing up in your blood.
YOUR BABY IS OVERDUE: WHAT NOW? - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer You were given an approximate due date. You planned everything around it. The date comes and goes and you don’t go into labour. Everything else seems fine, but you really just want your little one to enter the world already! Remember that due dates are not exact. As long as baby’s movements remain strong and regular and there are no abrupt changes, all is well for a little while longer.
ENCOURAGING LITERACY DEVELOPMENT - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Literacy is the foundation to your child’s education and is vital to their overall development. Literacy is linked to socialisation, productivity in the classroom, developing independence and eventually working and managing money. Before a child even learns reading and writing they have the start with the foundation which includes the ability to listen and understand, speak, draw and watch.
WEEK BY WEEK PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Pregnancy is a time of big changes to your body and you can experience a wide variety of symptoms during the approximately 40 weeks that you are pregnant. We take a look at some of the symptoms you are likely to experience during each week. The list is not exhaustive, and you may or may not experience some or all of the listed symptoms. Week 1: You probably don’t know that you are pregnant as yet.
LACK OF COMMUNICATION CAN RUIN A RELATIONSHIP - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer A big problem in many relationships is bad communication, or the complete lack thereof. It’s very important that people are given time to express their emotions in a relationship, if they aren’t able to, a healthy relationship can go downhill fast. Lack of communication is one of the most common issues in relationships and ultimately leads to the couple splitting up.
APPRECIATING MOTHERS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Appreciate your own mother, but don’t forget the mother of your children. Yes, she was your partner and your lover first, but she is also the person that you now share an adorable little creation or two. You and she both have another person to love who may or may not be of an age to say thanks for all that you do.
ENCOURAGING KIDS TO READ FOR FUN - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer It is a well-known fact that people who read more have better analytic skills, can focus and concentrate better and are generally more knowledgeable than their peers that don’t. Teachers can get children to trudge through books at school, but this often has the opposite effect. They become bored and feel like reading is a punishment and not something they would do for fun. The aim is to get kids to read because they want to.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A TODDLER - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Imagine being able to see through the eyes of a toddler. Actually, seeing things from their perspective can change the understanding of early childhood development substantially. Being able to visualize and conceptualize like a little child may improve understanding about learning, language acquisition and the roles that teachers and parents currently have and what would need to change.
COVID-19 AND CHILDREN - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer The coronavirus seems to be all that everyone is talking about in 2020, and the hype may be justified. How the virus affects children needs to be assessed and understood to help find ways to prevent and treat Covid-19. Children in general are less likely to develop the more severe form of Covid-19 and it is less likely to be fatal.
HYGIENE HABITS FOR KIDS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer When we think of hygiene, we mainly consider washing hands and brushing teeth, but there are quite a few hygiene habits that we can teach our kids to improve their health and safety. Home Hygiene consists of having your child develop an etiquette of cleanliness. Teach them to clean up after themselves if they mess (if they are small, you can help them with this).
HEALTHY MUM, HEALTHY BABY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer It is well known that if mum is ill during pregnancy, there can be consequences for the unborn child. Getting the right care is important to make sure the outcome is for the best of baby and mum. Even without there being an illness, there is a lot to consider to ensure that baby is healthy and happy.
HOW TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER EATING HABITS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer It is important to develop healthy eating habits in children in order to ensure their well-being. If children are overweight, they are at a higher risk for many health problems. If you are seeking ways to maintain the well-being of your children through eating habits, here is some guidance. Ways to Keep Your Children Eating Healthy It is essential that your child eats a full breakfast every morning. Skipping breakfast may cause them to feel hungry and tired.
CHECK-UPS DURING PREGNANCY - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer It does not matter if this is your first or your 5th pregnancy, no two pregnancies are exactly alike. To do your best to ensure the health of yourself and your baby, you should schedule a visit with your caregivers as soon as you know you are pregnant. Whether it is your GP, your midwife or an OB/GYN, it is important that you set the milestone appointments as part of your antenatal care.
VBAC POSSIBILITIES AND RISKS - My Child Magazine
Written by Caroline Meyer Many women opt to try for a vaginal birth after having had a caesarean and for around 70% of these women, the vaginal birth is successful. This does often have a lot to do with why the previous birth was done by caesarean section. A VBAC can be a bit more tricky and extra monitoring would be required, but it can be done safely in most cases. Just because your previous birth was a C-section, this does not mean that your next cannot be a vaginal birth.
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