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Abduction

Definition In the context of motherhood, abduction may not have a direct…

Definition Abortion is a medical or surgical procedure used to end a…

Definition Abruption, in the context of motherhood, refers to a serious pregnancy…

Definition An abscess refers to a pocket of pus that forms due…

Definition An absence seizure, often seen in children, is a type of…

Definition Academic achievement refers to the level of accomplishment or proficiency a…

Definition Academic goals refer to the measurable educational objectives that parents and…

Definition Academic motivation refers to a child’s intrinsic or extrinsic drive to…

Definition Academic Success Celebrations are events or actions taken by parents and…

Definition Academic support refers to the assistance and resources provided to children…

Definition Active labor is a phase of childbirth where the woman’s contractions…

Definition Active Listening is a communication technique used by parents in which…