The BBC conducted a survey of things to avoid in various cultures. While most women defer to their doctors, what their mom or mother-in-law says has a lot of weight. Here’s a roundup of things to avoid when pregnant from around the world: In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, many pregnant women are told that foods like papaya and pumpkin are too “hot” for the baby. Meanwhile in parts of the state of Gujarat, white foods including milk, yogurt, and bananas are routinely avoided because they’re too “cold....

Use your child’s name to develop an interest in the world of printed letters and words. What you need Paper Pencil, crayon, or marker What to do Print the letters of your child’s name on paper. Say each letter as you write it, “K…A….T…I…E” or “M…I…K…E.” When you finish, say, “That’s your name!” Have your child draw a picture. When he’s finished, say, “I have an idea! Let’s put your name on your picture....

Name of the parties (grantors and grantees)Residences of the partiesOccupations of the partiesConsideration “paid” A description of the property being soldNames of adjoining property owners mentionedAny special wording that might help in identification of the parties or the property Tree Tips Always carry a magnifying glass with you to the courthouse. The glass can help tremendously with the writing that is difficult to read. Signatures or marks exactly as they appearedNames of witnesses exactly as they appearedDate and place the deed was acknowledged in court (or sometimes before a Notary Public if they moved to another area)Who acknowledged the deedDate of the deed, and date the deed was recorded...

Your purpose is to find everything that could bear on your family. Nothing is too insignificant to note. Write down fully in your notes the day of your library trip, the name and address of the one you visited, and in which book or file you found the information so that you can find it again. In library holdings you might learn the following: Birth date and birthplace Names of parents Death dates and town or township Marriage date, place, and spouse Biography, possibly with photograph or pen sketch Military service Names and addresses of relatives and when they moved into the county or left the county....

Age: Preschool through elementaryTime: 30 minutes Type of activity: Arts-and-crafts Materials needed:· White medium-sized garbage bags· Rubber bands· Old newspaper· String or yarn· Black masking tape (optional) Help your child celebrate the season with a few ghostly friends in your trees! This easy activity will transform your yard into a Halloween haven. What to do: Step One: Explain to your child that you are going to make little ghosts for your trees....

Sensitivity is usually at the top in lists of gifted characteristics. Accordingly, parents often ask me, “What does sensitivity really mean? My gifted child can’t even remember family birthdays.” Your gifted child may very well be both emotionally sensitive and intellectually sensitive; that is, acutely aware of everything in his environment and within himself. Intellectual sensitivity refers to an openness to ideas, which allows your child to be receptive to his own imaginative creativity and that of others....

From pigtails to french braids, to giant hairbows, there are so many cute ways to style your little girl’s locks. Check out our list of adorable toddler hairstyles for your little princess. Ponytail Hairstyles Ponytails are quick and easy hairstyles that get your little one’s hair out of her eyes so she can play. All you need is a hair tie. Dress a ponytail up with hair accessories like a headband or a cute hair clip....

Gonadotropins are informally known as injectables because they are only administered by injection. This makes them different from fertility drugs Clomid (clomiphene) and Femara (letrozole), which are pills you take by mouth. FSH and LH are also known as gonadotropins. The are naturally occurring hormones in the body that play a pivotal role in ovulation. How Do Gonadotropins Work? To better understand how gonadotropins work, you must first understand how the female reproductive system works....

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There are many definitions of prematurity, but the mostly widely accepted are: Late preterm infants: Gestational age (GA) between 34 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days Moderate preterm infants: GA between 32 weeks and 33 weeks and 6 days Very preterm (VPT) infants: GA at or below 32 weeks Extremely preterm (EPT) infants: GA at or below 28 weeks (also called a micro-preemie) In the final months of pregnancy, the fetus is growing quickly....

We probably all have painful memories of at least one Valentine’s Day that left us full of heartache rather than joy. And these days, when we are bombarded for weeks with commercial messages insisting that love is a heart-shaped box of candy, it’s a tough holiday to escape. As parents, we can do a lot to help our children put Valentine’s Day in perspective. School celebrations For many children, Valentine’s Day first becomes important in kindergarten....

The death of your partner may draw you and your child closer together. It will, of course, be difficult to cope with your own loss and at the same time help your child. But you may find that you depend on each other to get through this crisis. If you, your child’s only surviving parent, openly show your grief, your child will be encouraged to do the same. If you can provide your child with love and reassurance, she will gain the confidence she needs to return love and reassurance to you....

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Does your child know that cosmetics like shampoo, soap, and hand lotion are created by scientists? This activity will help your child understand how it’s done. Materials 2 cups water 1 packet unflavored gelatin 4 tablespoons glycerin Few drops of perfume or cologne 1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol Directions