Directions Cut the index card in the shape of the magnet. Look at the picture you plan to glue on it to get ideas for shapes; if you’re doing an animal collage, perhaps a dog bowl; a winter theme might be in the shape of a sled. Decorate the index cards before gluing on the pictures. Write captions or glue on words from magazines in collage style. Glue the magnetic strip onto the back....

via GIPHY Here are some tips from parents of kids with autism on how to navigate playdates for your special needs child successfully. Playdate Tips: Sometimes kids need to be taught the right words and how to apply them. Preparation is very important, and running scenarios is essential. For example, I will role play with my son before a playdate - if so-and-so’s mom says: “It’s nice to meet you,” you say: “It’s nice to meet you, too....

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in a cool pool. But there are plenty of potential hazards poolside, so be informed and alert in order to ensure the safety of your friends and family. Never leave a child unsupervised near a pool — including a portable “kiddy” pool — even for a few seconds. Do not consider young children ‘‘drown-proof’’ because they have had swimming lessons....

Their recent study, published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, has revealed the results of the investigation and offers suggestions for healthcare providers to help reduce pandemic stressors in perinatal women. “While many have experienced stressors during the pandemic, pregnant and postpartum women have additional stressors on top of the stress experienced by so many others," says lead author Celestina Barbosa-Leiker. “Since stress during pregnancy impacts fetal development, we need to help alleviate these stressors in pregnant and postpartum women....

They Encourage Self-Expression Good parents allow children to be who they really are, regardless of how that reflects on the parents. This freedom of self-expression leads to higher self-esteem and stronger personality development. Self-expression is especially crucial during the tween years when a child is searching for their true identity. If a tween is not allowed to explore many possible selves, he may instead act how his parents or other influential people want him to, which may cause identity issues later on....

When I started homeschooling my five-year-old daughter, Jessica, I modeled our day after a traditional school day — with the teacher teaching, and the student listening attentively and learning. Lesson plans were in order, and I had a plentiful supply of colorful worksheets, posters, new crayons, and lots of paper. Jessica thought this special type of school was great fun — for about 20 minutes. Then she let me know in no uncertain terms that she was done with this “game,” and she was ready to go back and play with her toys....

Research shows that happiness—from elementary age to high school age—is positively correlated with motivation and academic achievement. Attending your child’s back-to-school night helps to ensure that you are setting them up for a positive, successful school year. What Is Back To School Night? Most schools hold a back-to-school night, which allows parents and students to check out the classroom, meet faculty members, and find out what is in store for the upcoming school year....

10 minutes Materials Brightly colored ribbon Directions Extensions Let your child suggest objects to tie the ribbons to.Let your child give the directions about which ribbon to run to first.Use different colors of ribbons and give sequenced running directions by color.

The more time you have to prepare and the more dedicated you are, the more improvement you can expect. The higher your starting scores, the less room there is for improvement. In general, writing scores improve more rapidly than math scores, and math scores improve more rapidly than do reading scores. The more words you memorize, the better you’ll do on the sentence completion questions of the reading section (and, as you’ll discover, the better you’ll do on some of the reading questions and even the essay)....

The second part consists of 49 multiple-choice proofreading and editing questions in two sections. Your job here is to spot common writing errors in sentences and paragraphs, and sometimes to decide which of five alternatives is the most clear, concise, and grammatically correct. Although this is called the SAT Writing Test, your essay counts for just one-third of your total score; the rest comes from your performance on the 49 proofreading and editing questions....

Most communities have senior centers where older citizens congregate, participate in organized activities, and enjoy each other’s company. A Center Director usually plans the activities and supervises them. There are many opportunities for volunteering after school and during the weekends. Senior centers need young people to help with activities and events such as bazaars, evening meals, holiday celebrations, classes, outings, and flea markets. They often need help with setting up, serving, and cleaning up....

For the most part, EV-D68 is an acute respiratory illness that kids will recover from with time and rest. In rare cases, it can cause serious neurological complications. While that could be alarming for parents and caregivers, the CDC says it put out the health alert so healthcare workers are aware the virus is spreading. That way they can test those with respiratory symptoms for EV-D68 and watch out for any of its more dangerous symptoms....

With the bullying and suicide rates at an all time high, it is normal to be concerned. However, this doesn’t mean you should dive into a pattern of helicopter parenting, checking on your teen every chance you get. It is important to define and keep boundaries for both your sanity and the relationships of your teen. While some may argue that it is our job as parents to step in and ensure our children are succeeding, this is not always the case....

Directions Mix and pour paints into a muffin pan or paper cups. Spread paper onto a flat surface and tape it down to keep it stable. Using spoons, dribble and drip paint onto paper, experimenting with different colors. While still wet, place a layer of cling wrap over the paint covering the whole surface. Use hands to smooth cling wrap and create smoothie designs underneath. Carefully peel off the cling wrap and allow paper to dry completely before using as gift wrap....