More: After-School Routine Checklist Here are six extracurricular activities that will help your daughter become the next president: Girl Scouts The proof is in the pudding as far as the leadership skills that girls develop through participation in Girl Scouts programs. The majority of the women elected to Congress in 2018 alone were former Girl Scouts, and it’s no surprise. If you’re not familiar with the Girl Scout program, you may only associate them with cookie sales, but modern day Girl Scouts go way beyond the cookie....

When You Can First Expect to Feel Your Baby Move If you’re pregnant with your first baby, you can expect to feel your baby for the first time between 18 and 24 weeks gestation. If this is not your first baby you’ll likely feel your baby a bit sooner than you felt your first. This is likely because you know what it feels like and your uterus is more stretched out than it was the first time around....

Act Up People like this often follow their in-laws’ lead. They’re usually relieved not to have to make decisions, because they aren’t comfortable being in charge. These people are often very dependent, which means if they’re not already on your side, you’re not going to be able to sway them unless you thwack them on the side of the head with a two-by-four. This rarely engenders family harmony, however. These in-laws often find the most powerful family member and cling to them tighter than the high-priced plastic wrap that grips a bowl of left-over noodles....

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Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours Materials: Newspaper or plastic Latex gloves and protective clothing Glazing dip Disposable cup One dozen dried roses or summer flowers with stems Glass vase (Use one with a wide opening and wide base for best results.) Decorative glass pieces or marbles (optional) Floral-arranging gel Saucepan of hot water

But a little laughter can go a long way. Take it from folks who have been there. On Pregnancy “Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.” ― Queen Victoria “It’s a great thing about being pregnant – you don’t need excuses to pee or to eat.” ― Angelina Jolie “A ship under sail and a big bellied woman are the handsomest two things that can be seen common....

In addition to the seminars sponsored by your local genealogical society, there are regional and national seminars and conferences. Attending the conferences will give you new ideas for solving your problems, help you hone your skills, introduce you to new materials, and connect you with others who share your enthusiasm for genealogy. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) at www.ngsgenealogy.org and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) at www.fgs.org each sponsor a national conference in a different location every year....

Use the pedigree chart as a sketch of your bloodline. Here is where you record the bare-bones statistics on your ancestors. Once you have filled in the chart with what you know, you can develop a research plan to find the missing information. The family group sheet is the form used to record more detailed information for the people on your pedigree chart. Family group sheets are the foundation for organizing the information you collect....

In addition to the little things you give your kids, there may be times you give more significant gifts, such as cash or securities. These larger gifts are perhaps motivated more by your own estate planning concerns than thoughts of generosity, but whatever the motivation, it’s important to understand what making gifts to your kids can mean. It’s also necessary to understand the impact of gifts given to your kids by other people....

Goal of the Activity: To practice math and literacy skills in the real-life environment of the grocery store Skills Targeted: Food groups, estimation, life skills, early literacy skills Activity #1: Making a List Efficient shoppers know what they want before they go into the store and this often means making a list. The way in which your child participates in this activity depends on his age and reading ability. Here are some ideas based on your child’s age....

Learn more about this test, what it means if you test positive for GBS during pregnancy, and how this common pregnancy concern is treated. What Is Group B Strep? Group B streptococcus, is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the body of both men and women. In women, GBS is often found in the urinary tract, the genital area, and the intestines. In adults, this infection is typically benign and rarely causes symptoms....

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Scoliosis About 3 percent of the population suffers from scoliosis, a curvature of the spine that develops after age nine. Five times as many girls as boys are affected. Treatment options for scoliosis depend on the severity of the curvature. Very mild cases just need to be watched; orthopedic braces may be used for moderate cases; and severe cases may require surgery. Shoulder, Neck, and Back Pain A common culprit in tween pains of the upper trunk is carrying backpacks that are too heavy....

Even your hair won’t escape the effects of the reproductive hormones that increase blood circulation and metabolism. By the fourth month you’ll probably notice that your hair is growing faster and looks thicker and healthier than before. Or you might be one of the few whose hair becomes thinner, oilier, or drier. Either way, there will be noticeable changes in your hair. Some women see drastic changes when their light hair turns darker, curly hair falls flat, or pencil straight hair turns curly....

The hazel tree or shrub is a producer of a variety of products. Hazelnuts can be eaten or ground into flour, while the oil from hazelnuts is extracted for beauty products. The wood is highly prized for its durability and elasticity, used to create numerous items like tool handles and fishing rods. Ancient folklore holds hazel trees in high regard. Celts and Druids believed that hazel trees were sacred and that eating hazelnuts gave people wisdom....