These last weeks of pregnancy are an important time of preparation as you both eagerly await the arrival of your little one. You will want to support your partner in any way you can as well as begin to prepare for the arrival of your baby. Let’s look at what the third trimester has in store for your baby, your partner, and you and how you can prepare. Baby’s Third Trimester Development A lot will be happening with your baby’s development during these last few months....

How Much Milk to Give a Toddler Your toddler needs two cups of dairy per day. One cup is equivalent to: 8 ounces of milk8 ounces of yogurt1 1/2 ounces of hard cheeses like Swiss or cheddar1/3 cup shredded hard cheese2 ounces of American cheese1/2 cup Ricotta cheese1/2 cup evaporated milk2 cups cottage cheese1 cup of pudding made with milk1 cup frozen yogurt1 1/2 cups ice cream A typical sippy cup will hold 10 or more ounces (so, more than one cup) and most milk boxes hold eight ounces....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states the infections were found in Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The products came from Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. The bacterial contamination came from three cases of Cronobacter sakazakii and one case of Salmonella Newport, which infected infants. One of the cases of Cronobacter sakazakii may have contributed to an infant’s death. Experts say both can have a severe impact on babies’ health. Is My Formula Included in the Recall?...

Consider these alternatives for teens who don’t want to be involved in traditional sports. A Part-Time Job A part-time job provides teens with a multitude of benefits. In addition to the money your teen will earn, a job teaches a variety of life skills. A working teen alsowill have an opportunity to gain more responsibility and to prepare for life after high school. A Creative Hobby Today’s teens don’t participate in hobbies as much as earlier generations did....

When an adoption can be finalized in court What medical and genetic information should be provided to the adopting parents Whether a home study is required, and if so, when it must be done Whether prospective adopters may advertise for birthparents Again, I’ll explain each issue in more detail. Are We There Yet? Finalizing Adoption When an adoption is finalized, the child is recognized as the adoptive parents’ legal child. I’ll explain the process of finalization more in Getting Ready for Your Adopted Child....

But a sweet tooth isn’t as harmless as it might seem. Our country’s addiction to sugar is adding up to serious health consequences for families, and experts are saying it should be reined in. More: Are Presweetened Cereals Better? Guidelines for the Whole Family The American Heart Association (AHA) had already released guidelines in 2009 limiting the amount of added sugar considered acceptable for a healthy diet. The guidelines, published in the August 2009 issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, also connect increased sugar consumption with a variety of health problems, including obesity and high blood pressure....

Being “gluten free” is NOT a cool, trendy diet fad—it’s a lifestyle choice some parents make for their child’s health. But, is it okay for all kids? We asked and experts answered. More: 5 Snack Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies Where can you find gluten? “Being gluten free means you avoid all foods with gluten—this includes primarily wheat, but also barley, rye and often oats,” explains Dr. Melissa Rose, a Flushing, NY-based Pediatric Gastroenterologist....

Average Baby Weight at Birth The World Health Organization has established standards for infant and child growth. The average weight of a newborn is around 7 to 7 1/2 pounds (3.2 to 3.4 kg). Most full-term healthy newborns weigh anywhere from 5 pounds 11 ounces to 8 pounds 6 ounces (2.6 to 3.8 kg). Low birth weight is less than 5 pounds 8 ounces (2.5 kg) at full term, and larger than average is a birth weight over 8 pounds 13 ounces (4....

Today you are going to turn your child’s day around! Everything that usually happens at the start of the day will take place in the evening, and vice versa. Begin the day with a bedtime story and a bath, take the afternoon nap in the morning, and have breakfast at night. Think of other things that you could do in keeping with a backwards day. Do not forget to let your child know what’s going on and ask her for ideas....

You can get compression socks in various styles, including ankle socks and knee-high socks. The level of compression will typically vary throughout the sock on different body parts, like calves and ankles. Choosing the best compression socks will largely depend on personal preference and where you plan to use them, but other features to look for include ease of cleaning and odor control. We researched popular options from trusted brands with these helpful features in mind....

If your child is good in language arts, books and games that require word skills are great gifts. But if she’s a poor speller, a game of Boggle or Spill and Spell is not a good choice. Kids who are great in-line skaters or snowboarders will appreciate gifts that enhance their image or skill level. This gives them a chance to shine more brightly. There’s nothing wrong with giving kids things to help them fit in....

1. Acadia, Maine Photo source: Carl/Flickr In Acadia, Maine, you’ll find the Acadia National Park, a coastal area with rocky beaches and granite peaks. You’ll even find the tallest mountain on the east coast, Cadillac Mountain. You can hike the trails, go sailing along the coastline or fishing for some of the best salmon, trout and bass around. 2. California Redwood National Park Photo source: Theo Crazzolara/Flickr At the Redwood National Park in California, there’s a temperate rain forest right in the USA that boasts the tallest trees on earth and an infinite number of amazing hikes for you and your family....

Blessed thistle, also known as holy thistle, has been used since the Middle Ages to treat bubonic plague, promote digestive health and prevent infection. Today, blessed thistle is most commonly used to increase the production of breastmilk in nursing mothers. Blessed thistle is typically prepared as a tea using the tops, leaves, and upper stems or sold as a supplement in capsule, tincture, or powdered forms. In addition to promoting lactation, blessed thistle is believed to stimulate appetite and treat diarrhea, indigestion, colds, and flu....

In the following, we’ll show how to build a light-duty stud wall in place, piece by piece. And just to make things interesting, we’ll build that wall in a heavily lived-in basement, where we confront the typical nightmares of basement construction: fastening to concrete, avoiding obstacles, and finding a way to build a straight wall more or less where it’s wanted. Step 1: Planning and Layout You already have a general idea where you want to place the wall....