Step One: Sift out any small rocks or shells from the sand. Step Two: Put some sand in each of the bowls. Step Three: In each bowl, mix a different color of powdered paint with the sand. Step Four: Using a spoon, add different layers of your colored sand to the glass jars. Step Five: When you have added as much sand as you’d like, put the cover on the jar....

Mothers feel closer to daughters because they are more open and less distant than boys, envision a greater “sense of permanency” with daughters, and see them in their own likeness. Boys receive more lenient treatment than daughters, a cause of resentment among their sisters. Mothers do not place as many demands or expectations on sons in terms of their responsibilities within the family and to others. Furthermore, they are also given more leeway to deviate from acceptable behavior....

Construction paper Crayon, pen, or marker Scraps of fabric or lace, paper doilies, glitter, and stickers Directions

Number one: Figure out why your dog is doing what she’s doing. Is she following some deep instinct bred into her for many generations? Is she bored and full of energy? Has she discovered that this behavior gets her what she wants? If she barks in her crate and you let her out, she’ll try that again next time—and she’ll bark longer and louder because if it worked once, it’ll work again eventually....

Skills Being Practiced Money sense Recognition of different coin features Naming coins Recognition of the value of coins Sorting What You Need Several pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters (in a small zip-top bag or container) Muffin tin Paper muffin cup liners Paper Marker Get Ready to Play Show your child the pile of coins you have, and ask her if she recognizes and/or can name any of them. If she is unable to name them, take one penny, one nickel, one dime, and one quarter out of the pile and line them up from smallest denomination to largest....

Take out the fruits and vegetables from the fridge and look at them in a new way. Examine them from the top, the bottom, and sideways. What do they suggest? It’s kind of like finding animals in the clouds. Add other vegetables, stems, dried beans, and nuts and create eyes, ears, legs, and antennae. Affix with toothpicks when necessary. For more ideas, pick up a copy of Play With Your Food by Joost Elffers....

Depending on the cause of the soreness, a nipple cream or moisturizer may help. Some over-the-counter products are soothing and safe, but others can cause even more problems. And, for some situations, only a prescription will bring relief. So, if your nipples are sore, first check and correct your baby’s latch. Then, talk to your doctor to try to find out what’s causing the pain and what you can do to treat it....

Leaves Wax paper Paper towel Iron Newspaper Thin paper Cardboard Crayons Heavy book Tree identification book Directions

Be sure to warn your girl about the potential of a “broken heart” before she starts a serious boy friendship. It is a normal risk that comes with any deep or long-standing relationship, even one with her best girlfriend. When your daughter has a breakup, she needs to know that she is not alone in what she is feeling: sadness, anger, confusion, and maybe a lack of confidence and a measure of jealousy....

Whether it is the coach bullying your child or a teammate, the experience can be devastating for both of you. The good news is, there are some things you can do to help. Bullying in Youth Sports If your young athlete is experiencing bullying, they might lose confidence and start performing poorly. They might play tentatively and worry constantly about what others think of them. When they’re bullied, kids can lose all enjoyment for sports and might even quit the team....

Infant food labels do not list calories from fat, saturated fat, or cholesterol content. This is done to avoid focusing on these nutrients as ones to control in a child’s diet. During the first two years of life, babies require fat and cholesterol to fuel their growth and for brain development. There is hardly ever a medical reason for limiting these nutrients. Serving sizes are based on average amounts that children eat at any given time....

Radon is a colorless, radioactive gas that comes from decay of uranium in the ground. Although high levels are found in certain parts of the country, small amounts exist in soil and ground water throughout the United States. It can seep into houses through cracks in the basement wall and other openings. Even if your neighbor’s home doesn’t have it, yours could. Testing is easy and inexpensive. Buy a kit at a hardware store; make sure it’s certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....

However, the intensity and the drama of a pre-teen can be frustrating and difficult for a parent to handle. From the complex social dynamics at school to the physical changes that can confuse and embarrass a tween, here’s what to expect from an 11-year-old. 11-Year-Old Language and Cognitive Milestones There are numerous language and cognitive milestones that your 11-year-old will reach within the year. Younger children tend to live in the moment and focus on what affects them right here and right now....

15 to 30 minutes Materials Patch of dirtSpoon or small trowelWaterSmall stick Directions Extensions Add a plastic cup or carton to spoon dirt and mud into.Add plastic little people or animals.Add a little coarse sand so the texture changes.Add small broken twigs and hand-sized rocks.

But of course, most people get divorced because they don’t see eye-to-eye. And differences in parenting styles are a common source of disagreement. But, even if you don’t agree on all parenting issues with your former partner, you can still take steps to teach your child the skills he needs to manage his behavior. Unfortunately, many parents lose sight of how to best discipline their children when they’re going through a divorce....

Let’s take a look specifically at iron supplements, which are usually suggested for breastfed babies starting at 4 months old. If your pediatrician has recommended iron for your breastfed baby, you may be wondering why that may be necessary. You also may want to know when and how to give them to your baby as well as when you can stop supplementing. Does Your Baby Need Extra Iron? According to the Academy Of American Pediatrics (AAP), there are two vitamin supplements recommended for breastfed babies in the first few months of life—a vitamin D supplement starting at birth, and an iron supplement starting at 4 months of age....

“It’s important to note that ‘clean’ beauty is not a regulated term," says Krupa Koestline, Clean Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of KKT Consultants. “As of now, it’s largely up to brands and retailers to define what clean means to them.” Some people may want to switch to a completely natural, non-toxic, organic, “clean” beauty routine while pregnant. It may stem from a fear of a certain ingredient causing harm to their baby, and of course, wanting the very best for their unborn child....

Try one of the following suggestions to help work things out between you and your child. Be Thankful That You Found a Babysitter Who Loves Your Child You are lucky that your child has an adult they love and trust as much as they do. Their relationship can be a source of love and support that could last for many years. Think of all the reasons why you are thankful for your babysitter when you are feeling that tinge of jealousy....

Your leash attached to a properly fitted collar on your dog is almost a miracle, it’s so simple and effective. It keeps your dog safe from cars, from running away and getting lost, from other animals that aren’t so friendly, and even from people who don’t like dogs. Your leash also keeps other people’s lawns, shrubs, gardens, pets, and children safe from your dog. You may love dogs and welcome their attention, but not everyone feels that way....