But not all night-lights are conducive to good sleep. “The most important thing in choosing a night-light is the color; the light should offer a warm, red/amber/orange hue option,” explains Allison Panesar, founder and certified sleep consultant at the Sleep Collaborative. “The night-light also should be quite dim or have a dimmer, as using a night-light that is too bright can make sleep more difficult. You also do not want to place the night-light too close to the child’s crib or bed whenever possible....

On the home side, there are all the things you know about your child, the help you give them for homework, and their social development with siblings and peers. On the school side of the line, there are all the things your child’s teacher knows about them, the help they’re getting with their school work, and their social development with peers. The information on both sides can be combined to create a fuller understanding of your child....

1. Homemade Sangria Photo Credit: Pixabay Ingredients Bottle of red wine, merlot works best 2 liter bottle of ginger ale 2 cups of strawberries 1 lemon 1 lime 2 chopped apples (you can use your favorite kind) 1 cup of raspberries ½ - ¾ cup of Brandy (optional) Instructions *To sweeten the sangria you can add more ginger ale. I usually use about 3/4 of the bottle. 2. Dairy & Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits with Homemade Whipped Cream Photo Credit: Pixabay Ingredients:...

One of the best ways to get answers to your questions and concerns is through pregnancy books. Reading about real parents and experts who have gone through your very same experience is comforting and informative. However, since not every woman will have the same pregnancy and postpartum questions, it’s essential to find the right books for you. To narrow it down, we’ve rounded up the top pregnancy books of 2022....

First off, yes! They are totally worth the money for kids. For one, many of the subscription boxes include toys that are priced over the price of the box. That’s a no-brainer! Another reason, you don’t have to do any of the research, planning, prepping, or shopping. You had me at “I don’t have to do.” As a busy mom, the last thing I want is to go down a toy aisle with my kids....

Does the Bible, found in 9 out of every 10 American homes, belong in the classroom? Can biblical references be made in an educational, not devotional way? A surprisingly diverse coalition of religious and educational groups now believes the answer to those questions is “Yes.” What’s billed as a “constitutional model” for using the Bible in school curricula has won the blessing of organizations often at loggerheads over issues that test the separation of church and state....

Yes, all names are created—someone had to have a reason for coming up with them at some point, after all! But neo-names stand apart from the others in the name pool for the following reasons: They’re the newest creations and the newest additions to the name pool. They’re singular and very unique, which means there’s a slim chance of them recurring with any frequency for any other reason besides serendipity....

Unfortunately, the social pressures Pipher says your daughter is hitting her head on work to her detriment. Pipher advocates serious cultural change that would alleviate these undue pressures that disorient and depress your girls. Without such alteration, she sees a continuation of the process whereby young girls bury themselves and submit to the social pressures at hand. There are numerous elements that make up the complex, complicated, and ambiguous wall that adolescents are bumping into....

A Temporary but Essential Organ for Pregnancy Unlike other organs, the placenta has a relatively short life. It embeds itself in the wall of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy and if all goes well is delivered after the baby is born. An uncommon and very serious condition known as placenta accreta occurs when, for various reasons, the placenta becomes attached to the uterine wall and does not detach after childbirth....

But instead of getting better, things get worse. Your little one sprints down the aisles, tossing all manner of cookies and candies into your cart and knocks a cascade of apples down in the produce section. Flustered, you finally grab them and strap them back into the cart, where the screaming begins again. You pull all the treats out of the cart and try your best to return them to the shelves, triggering even more crying....

Loses perspective and sense of humor – is no longer excited or happy about school, activities, achievements, or friends. May resent parents, teachers, or new assignments. Is bored, tired, and listless. Suffers from sleeplessness, or has difficulty waking up. Overreacts to everyday events; feels “trapped” or out of control. Develops nervous habits like stuttering, blinking, or head shaking. Complains of ailments, headaches, stomachaches, or is frequently ill. Needs constant support and reassurance....

Wondering what to get your preteen for an upcoming birthday? Shopping for tweens doesn’t have to be difficult. Try these top 25 birthday gifts for tweens to make this a birthday to remember for any young teenager. More: The Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for 11-Year-Olds Our Top Picks What to Consider When Purchasing Tween Birthday Gifts Consider purchasing products that are age-appropriate. Tweens are in an awkward group where they still have the capacity of being kids, but are also on the verge of becoming teenagers....

With treatment, you and your baby will be feeling better and back to your normal breastfeeding routine in no time. But, if you let it go, thrush can lead to very damaged, cracked, and painful nipples, a nursing strike, or early weaning. The condition also can spread to other family members. Learn more about thrush infection during pregnancy. What Is Thrush? Thrush is a yeast (fungal) infection that grows and spreads in warm, moist, dark environments....

Your breastfeeding newborn should eat approximately every one to three hours around the clock. By breastfeeding your baby very often, they will be able to get enough breast milk, and you will be able to stimulate your body to make a healthy breast milk supply. This doesn’t mean that you have to put your child on a breastfeeding schedule; breastfed newborns can eat on demand. However, if your newborn is sleeping and it’s been four hours since they last ate, you need to wake them for a feeding....

In their landmark, long-term studies of married-with-children folk, authors of When Partners Become Parents Carolyn and Philip Cowan found that men who actively parent feel better about themselves, their wives feel more supported, marital conflict is reduced, and their children have fewer behavior problems. Wives of on-duty dads report they have better luck at solving problems in the marriage and feel happier with their unions. And happier couples are less likely to introduce dysfunctional throwbacks from their childhoods into their new families....

We reached out to three pediatricians to give us the low-down on what to know about toddler colds, and some safe and effective ways to treat them. How to Tell If Your Toddler Has a Cold Most colds have a few telltale signs, including congestion, increased mucus, cough, and a low-grade fever. But different colds can have different symptoms. Sometimes the same cold virus produces different symptoms in different kids....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: 2 large pieces of cardboard String or yarn Paint (green, brown, black, and gray) Paintbrush and sponges Black clothing (optional) Scissors Instructions: Cut two large tombstone-shaped pieces out of the cardboard. Paint them a solid gray, and then sponge paint green for moss and brown for dirt. With the black paint, letter the inscription for the tombstone. After it dries, punch two holes on either side of the shape on both pieces, and string the two together so you can wear it over your shoulders like a sandwich board....

An allowance is a good tool for this concept. Your child may want a video game that costs $50, but she gets an allowance of only $5 a week. It’s her choice: candy or comic books today, or the more expensive item a couple months from now. Almost all personal finance boils down to this essential concept, and it’s best to learn from experience. You can help with this notion another way, by offering to pay interest if your child saves part of her allowance with you, or by matching part of her savings if she starts a bank account - say, you’ll contribute 1 dollar for every 5 she puts in the bank....