When choosing a fish for your slow cooker, select sturdy fish like swordfish, salmon, halibut, cod, and tuna. The fish should be cut into 1-inch pieces or larger, and they are added during the last hour of cooking, at the most. To test whether or not the fish is cooked, flake it with a fork. If it’s fully cooked, it should flake easily. Shellfish toughens if it’s overcooked, so the same timing principle holds true for shellfish such as shrimp and scallops....

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While gestational diabetes needs to be followed closely, if it is controlled well with diet, exercise, and medications if necessary, it is not usually as serious as having pregestational diabetes (having type 2 or type 1 diabetes before becoming pregnant). Of course, there are still risks. Gestational diabetes, just like other types of diabetes, can lead to premature birth as well as other complications, especially if it goes untreated....

These all-important measurements will determine your baby’s growth percentiles, which can help your doctor learn important information pertaining to your baby’s health. During pregnancy, your baby’s gestational age will be the benchmark used to determine whether your baby is growing properly and hitting milestones necessary to become a healthy, full-term infant when birth occurs around 40 weeks. When you think about the mechanics of childbirth, it can seem ideal to give birth to a smaller baby....

Whether you get no reply when you tell your child it’s time to come inside, or your child acts like they don’t hear you when you tell them to pick up their toys, here are seven steps you should take when your child ignores you. Before you give your child instructions, get rid of all distractions. Turn off the TV, call their name, and establish eye contact. You might even need to put a hand on their shoulder....

But, there are steps you can take to petition the court to have a custody decision reversed. Many people have won their custody rights back. While winning back custody of children is not easy, focus on being proactive to help the process along. How Did You Lose Custody? Custody requirements vary by state, but there are specific reasons why a parent may lose custody of a child. Abuse or neglect Drug or alcohol issues Child abandonment Loss of contact with the child...

1. Learn About Epidurals Knowing what happens when you get an epidural will make you less fearful of the process. You should also know about the added monitoring of mom and baby so that this prospect does not frighten you when they bring it in. You will also learn how to use positions with an epidural to help your labor progress, like how to use a peanut ball. You can learn about epidurals in childbirth classes....

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Well-known Greek names such as Peter, Socrates, and Zeus are strong and powerful, while Aphrodite, Angelina, and Olympia are beautiful and heavenly. There are so many terrific names to choose for your baby, whether you want to honor your ancestry or you just like the sound and meaning. Of course, you do need to be a little cautious with Greek baby names. Some of the meanings, myths, and stories behind a name are not always as beautiful and positive as you might imagine....

Ideally, every school would have one loading zone for buses and another for cars. Bike racks would be located in an area that allows safe and easy access. The parking lot would be designed to allow cars to enter without crossing paths with students who walk or bike. In reality, many schools are cramped for space and are located in high-traffic areas. Separating all these vehicles and children can be a real challenge....

Your child just has to learn how to find them and how to get hired—but these two things are not always simple. Where to Look The job your child wants may be right under her nose. Here are some of the more common places to check out first: Job listings at school employment offices. Signs in stores and shops in the neighborhood. It’s difficult these days not to see “help wanted” signs all over town....

You can help your child not become afraid of making mistakes by using your communication tools. First and foremost, your parenting tone needs to remain even and calm when your child makes a mistake. This is easier said than done when your four-year-old spills milk down the inside of your refrigerator and you’re wondering why she was in there in the first place. Or your nine-year-old son has taken to riding his bike in the street and has somehow forgotten to look both ways when he crosses an intersection....

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While the specific tax implications will vary for each person, depending on their larger tax picture, below is the general breakdown of how tax returns are impacted by child support payments. Is Child Support Taxable? Parents who receive child support need to know how that money will affect their taxes. Is child support taxable? Will I owe more taxes this year because of collecting child support? In short, the answer to both questions is no....

The Homeschooling Book of Answers by Linda Dobson. Almost four dozen homeschooling experts answer just about every question on homeschooling how-to’s. After nine years of homeschooling, I still refer to this book. Homeschooling: The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8-Year-Old Child by Linda Dobson. The best resource for providing answers to the unique challenges (and opportunities) of teaching the very young child at home....

More: 12 Helpful Books for Kids About Divorce Recommended by Parents and Therapists Some children, especially older ones, might not be particularly surprised by the news. Alicia, a 13-year-old, recently had this to say: “My parents had been cold to each other for a long time. Sometimes, they would scream at each other, and all I wanted to do was run away. It came as no surprise when they sat me down and told me they were getting a divorce....

What Is Enmeshment? Families who are enmeshed usually have personal boundaries that are unclear and permeable. When boundaries are blurred or not clearly defined, it becomes difficult for each family member to develop a healthy level of independence and autonomy. What’s more, enmeshment goes beyond the bonds of a close family. Enmeshment often involves a level of control where parents attempt to know and control their children’s thoughts and feelings. They also may rely too heavily on the children for emotional support and may even try to live their lives through their kids’ activities and achievements....