And while you may have found yourself thinking “enough is enough” when it comes to your kids having too much stuff, paring down and cutting back isn’t always easy. But giving kids too much stuff isn’t healthy. Kids who are given more than they need are at risk of turning into materialist adults. Research shows overindulged kids may experience lifelong consequences. They grow up to become dissatisfied and narcissistic adults....
Cardboard Box House Photo source: Say Yes Materials needed: Cardboard boxes Scissors Masking tape Markers Construction paper Craft glue Instructions: Drinking Straw Marble Run Photo source: Frugal Fun 4 Boys Materials needed: Cardboard box Scissors Drinking straws Hot glue gun Marbles Instructions: Salt Dough Shell Necklaces Photo source: Red Ted Art Materials needed: Large mixing bowl 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water Large spoon Small mixing bowls Food coloring Shells Toothpick String, yarn, or thin ribbon...
Homemade Block Crayons Photo source: Lazy Moms Blog Materials: Crayon pieces Silicone muffin cups Baking sheet Instructions: Collect used crayon pieces and arrange them in the bottom of silicone muffin or cupcake cups. You can find silicone muffin cups at most craft supply stores. After the silicone cups are around halfway full, place them on a baking sheet. Bake the cups in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 15 minutes until they’re melted....
The much anticipated Toy Story Land is finally open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL! Woody and Buzz fans have been dying to see what Disney would pull out of their magic sleeves for this park, and no one is disappointed. The park is built to give visitors the sense that they’ve shrunk to toy size as they explore Andy’s backyard. With 400 building blocks, Andy’s giant footprints and real-life army guys, I’d say they’ve done a pretty good job!...
This lack of social connection also puts these students at risk for bullying. Bullies tend to target kids who are socially isolated. Even just one healthy friendship can go a long way in preventing bullying. As a result, it is increasingly important that teachers and administrators do what they can to help socially isolated students connect with others. If you recognize that a student is being isolated socially, here are five ideas on what you can do to help....
Empty nest syndrome refers to the feelings of sadness and loss some parents experience when the last child leaves the family home. Although it isn’t an official clinical diagnosis, the problem is still very real. Parents with empty nest syndrome experience a deep void in their lives. They often feel lost. They may also struggle to allow their adult children to have autonomy. Some couples experience higher levels of conflict when one or both partners have empty nest syndrome....
Throughout history, nations have risen and fallen depending upon their leaders’ strength. Being a good king is not easy, even if being a gluttonous and lazy one is. Benevolent kings must possess both powerful qualities and gentle, loving ones. They must also devote themselves fully to their country, in a truly selfless way. The citizens count on their leader to protect and provide for them and to make good decisions....
It is no wonder that the names used in films, TV shows, and celebrities’ own lives are becoming popular options for babies. Whether you choose a classic name like Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively did with Betty, or a more modern name like Jax from “Sons of Anarchy,” your little one is bound to feel like a star. Popular Pop Culture Baby Names Below are some of the most popular names in the pop culture universe, along with their meanings and origins....
Other factors include: Amount of weight gainNutrition and hydrationRate of weight gainSkin elasticityUse of skin products (more for the health of skin) If you do develop stretch marks, you may get them in places other than your belly. Here are a few places stretch marks can show up—some of which may be unexpected. Sometimes, you may notice that these start on one side your hips and move across to the other side in one big line....
Your Baby’s Development at 6 Weeks At 6 weeks, your baby has a crown-rump length (CRL) of approximately 5 millimeters (almost a 1/4 inch). That’s about the size of a grain of rice. Which Trimester? First trimester How Many Weeks to Go? 34 weeks Organ Development Your embryo doesn’t look much like a baby yet, but there’s a lot going on inside that tiny early life. Although your baby’s heart is still developing, it’s the first organ to function....
In the first incident, a girl spoke to me in a rude way when I asked her parents and her a simple question. The parents were lovely, but their daughter snapped at me and all but called me stupid. (And no, my question was actually not stupid.) Her parents made no move to correct or even comment on her behavior. The second example was a boy who kept clowning around, despite a teacher’s repeated requests to stop, during a trip to a museum....
More:8 Fun Food Activities for Kids Eating the Alphabet, by Lois Ehlert Kids will love the colorful illustrations as they travel on a food journey from A through Z. The best part of the book is the glossary at the end that provides interesting facts about each food so kids learn about a large variety of fruits and vegetables. 2. Dragons Love Tacos, by Adam Rubin Kids will not be able to stop laughing at this hilarious tale of dragons who love tacos....
Among school-age children, defiance will more likely take the form of arguing or not doing something you asked—or doing it very, very slowly—rather than a full-out tantrum (which is more likely to occur in younger children). Your child may be trying to exert control over a situation or declare their independence. They may be testing limits. Or they may be expressing dislike for a task like doing their chores....
More: 50 Sassy Girl Names While you may never get to fully live your dreams of being a mermaid, you can use mermaids and their culture to influence your baby girls’ name. Here’s a list of 75 baby girl names inspired by mermaids, the sea and everything in between. Mermaid Names for Your Little Girl that Start with A to C Mermaid Names for Your Little Girl that Start with D to L Mermaid Names for Your Little Girl that Start with M to Z For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:...
More: 15 Harry Potter Baby Names Only True Fans Will Understand Of course, wizarding baby names extend beyond just Harry and his pals.There is Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, Merlin the famous wizard from the legend of King Arthur and The Sword in the Stone, or even Prospero from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. If you’ve got a little witch on the way instead of a wizard, you may want to consider the name Selene who was the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology, or Morgan in honor of Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Avalon who was Merlin’s arch-nemesis....
More: How To Help Your Child During a Meltdown or Tantrum “You sound upset and angry.” By naming their feelings you are helping children identify what they are going through, which eventually will allow them to recognize and talk through their feelings. “I get angry sometimes too, let’s figure this out together.” Let your children know they are not alone, and that what they are feeling is normal. As they relate to you, you can help come up with coping mechanisms and techniques to deal with their feelings....
Thanksgiving is almost here, and we can already predict exactly the hustle and bustle happening at your house on Thanksgiving Day: Mom is busy prepping a feast in the kitchen, aunts and uncles are glued to the football game, and the kids are getting antsy and running wild with their cousins as they wait for a piece of that delicious pumpkin pie. To keep everyone entertained until turkey time, we recommend trying out some fun Thanksgiving games and activities that both younger and older kids will enjoy....
As a mom whose son battled an addiction to drugs and lived an exceptionally high-risk lifestyle, I understand the need for information, self-care, and coping mechanisms during these trying times. The strain can make it feel like you’re at the end of your rope, yet you know there’s no option but to hang on, blisters and all. More: How Parents Can Support Their Teens During Social Distancing You may be doing the work-from-home plus homeschooling juggle in addition to worrying about your child, whether they’re in treatment, sober living, or still actively using....
This is an estimate of your body fat based on your weight and height. By calculating your BMI, your doctor can establish whether you are a healthy weight for your height or whether your weight could cause problems during pregnancy. Your BMI is calculated by multiplying your weight in pounds by 703, dividing the answer by your height in inches, then dividing the answer by your height in inches again....
The following six tips will help provide smoother sailing during this time of change and allow you and your child to feel that you’ve got this! More: 10 Gifs That Perfectly Sum Up Life With a Teen Sign a HIPPA Release Form Even though you’re paying tuition, if something happens to your student while they are at school, unless you have been proactive and provided a signed HIPPA release form they cannot share anything with you due to HIPPA regulations....
