Most Commonly Used Birth Control Methods According to an online study at guttmacher, “Sixty-seven percent of women who practice contraception currently use nonpermanent methods, primarily hormonal methods (the pill, patch, implant, injectable and vaginal ring), IUDs, and condoms. The rest rely on female (25%) or male (8%) sterilization.” Let’s take a closer look at these methods. The Pill The pill is a fairly simple method for women. There’s an extremely important caveat - you must remember to take your pill every day, at the same time....

Depending on their age or interests, your child might incorporate elaborate props and join with friends in assuming complex roles in a story; or they might quietly imagine simple scenarios that require no dolls, toys, costumes, or other people at all. It’s adorable to see kids playing these games, but what you’re witnessing when you see your child in the midst of dramatic play isn’t just something cute. Dramatic play is actually important to your child’s development, supporting intellectual and verbal skills....

A recent survey found that 42% of households would find it difficult to pay their living expenses (such as rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, schooling) within six months of the death of their family’s primary earner. This is at least partly because many families do not have life insurance. The survey found that only 52% of people in the United States were covered by some type of life insurance. If you’re a parent, it’s a good idea to buy life insurance in order to protect and care for your family, even in the event of your unexpected death....

According to a study in Development Science, up to 85 percent of women prefer to hold their babies on the left side of their bodies, cradling their little ones on their left hips. Even if the mother happened to be left-handed, statistically, she still held her baby on the left side. Theories about why mothers and other caregivers prefer to hold their babies on the left side have ranged through the years....

How to Teach Your Kids About Different Kinds of Secrets Teach your child about the different types of secrets that she’s likely to encounter: Fun Secrets: Fun secrets might involve a surprise party or a gift for someone. A child might be told, “Don’t tell Mom what we bought her for Christmas,” or “No telling Grandpa we’re planning a surprise birthday party for him.”Potentially Damaging Secrets: Sometimes, kids are asked to keep secrets with the best of intentions, but those secrets can still be damaging....

First off, remember that your child shouldn’t be wearing bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, when secured in a car seat. The extra padding from thick clothing prevents you from securing the harness tightly, resulting in extra space between him and the harness. In the event of a car accident, your child can slip out from under the protective straps. Photo Source: Flickr/Dan Harrelson Thin Layers To help your child stay warm, opt for thin layers, and add warmer items, such as a sweater....

As social relationships become more important to your preschooler, she will want to know as much as she can about social roles and social behavior. Guess who serves as the primary objects of her social studies? That’s right. You (and your partner) now get the chance to find out what life in a fishbowl is like. Your preschooler will watch the two of you carefully: as a couple and in relation to other men, women, and children....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: White sweatpants White hooded sweatshirt Black paint and paint brush Black yarn Hot glue gun Scissors Black felt Face paint (optional) Instructions: Paint zebra-like stripes on the pants and sweatshirt. Cut yarn into several 4-inch strips and glue them down the back seam of the hood on the sweatshirt. Cut longer strips of yarn (depending on height of person) and glue them to the seat of pants for the tail....

There’s a huge variety of designs, features, and functionality when it comes to kids’ camping chairs. You may have a toddler whom you’d prefer to keep off the ground while they’re eating at the campsite, or a tween who isn’t quite ready for an adult-size chair. You may be in the market for sun protection for your kid for summer afternoons by the lake or in the backyard. When making this list, we considered age and size recommendations, durability, special features, customer reviews, and the recommendations of a pediatrician to narrow down the many choices....

Maternity overalls are a great choice for your wardrobe because they lack crotch zippers– public enemy number one of pregnant women everywhere! We know you have a lot on your plate as an expecting mother. And searching for the perfect pair of overalls will take time that you could use for something else, like choosing the perfect baby name. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the best maternity overalls that you’ll love....

The Celts were European tribes who occupied much of Europe north of the Alps in the Iron Age and settled in the British Isles in the fourth to second centuries B.C. Their Celtic languages, including Gaelic, survived the invasions of the Romans, Germanic tribes, and Anglo-Saxons longer in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. However, Celtic heritage might be celebrated by anyone with ancestors from much of Europe from the Danube to the Rhine and Douro Rivers....

In China, the mark of Lunar New Year is met with a fifteen-day celebration of festivities and family gathering, also known as the Spring Festival. Traditional Chinese New Year celebrations for the Lunar New Year include red paper cuttings and doors filled with notes about wishes. Markets with food and sundries are set up, and meals are cooked to bring good luck. On the final day of Lunar New Year, people enjoy tangyuan (sweet balls of rice) to celebrate the lantern festival....

More: 20 Baby Names With Even Better Nicknames Jennifer Moss, Founder and CEO of Babynames.com recommends that you give your “child a choice by using a formal name on the birth certificate and using the nickname in their early years.” She goes on to tell us that “the name William has never really gone out of style, remaining one of the most popular given names for boys in the last 100 years....

Kids are little bundles of energy and that energy needs to be able to flow for them to be at their best. “Children often need to release their built-up energy, so consider the benefits of physical activity in dealing with strong emotion and supporting child development,” says Haley Hartmann, a senior associate at the Goddard School. “When children are showing strong emotionality, encourage movement such as a bike ride together, a walk around the neighborhood, stomping your feet, jumping up and down, or put on music and dance....