Extrasensory perception, or ESP, in twins is assumed to be more common in monozygotic (identical) twins because they share a closer genetic connection. But dizygotic (fraternal) twins aren’t excluded from feeling a special mental connection with their twin. Anecdotal Evidence of ESP in Twins Many twins do seem to share an inherent understanding of their co-twin’s emotional state. While few studies are available to quantify or confirm this, twins often report experiences of enhanced emotional or physical connection, such as having a feeling of “something being wrong” when their twin is in crisis....

Traditions of College Life Stanford’s alumni magazine ran a list of 101 things to do in college that included such time-honored, Stanford rituals as joining in the “Dead Week Primal Scream,” dancing at the Mausoleum Party and getting kissed at “Full Moon on the Quad,” a tradition for all freshmen (or it was before the advent of swine flu on college campuses). A few decades ago, that list probably would have included swallowing goldfish, wearing raccoon coats and cramming into phone booths too....

Q: “My mom and I are fighting. I know I should try to see the situation from her point of view (a single mom with two kids) but I feel like she’s not trying to see the situation from my point of view. What should I do?” A: “You seem to have a very good understanding of what’s going on emotionally in both your life and your mom’s.” Read More… Q: “I’m going through a divorce and am interested in dating....

Not only is this moment memorable, but early exposure to language is also very important to babies’ development. That language, however, does not necessarily have to be spoken. A new study confirmed that deaf babies exposed to sign language from birth were not more likely to face cognitive delays than hearing babies. Prior studies looked mostly at deaf children with hearing parents, who often end up with developmental delays. This new study shows that the issue is typically lack of language exposure, not being deaf itself....

Cathartic paintings happen sometimes at the beginning of children’s process. They feel so lost about finding their creative inspiration that they paint by using quick and wild scribbling gestures (not to be confused with the natural scribbling that very young children do when they first start painting). Sometimes they even try to dip their hands in the paint and apply them to the paper, or use sponges or other props for quick and wild actions....

Of course, you can just go with Grandma but there are lots of other choices as well. Learn more about how to find the perfect grandmother name, including lots of possible options to get you started on finding the right name for your grandchild to call you. How to Choose a Grandmother Name Grandmothers today have more choices than ever when it comes to picking a name. They can stick with the traditional....

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Understanding the normal portion sizes, which depend on your child’s age, can help to make sure your child is getting the right amount to eat. Remember that your goal isn’t to fill up your child’s plate and then make them eat everything on it until it is clean. Toddler Portion Sizes While many older children choose oversized portions and overeat, toddlers often have the exact opposite problem. They may eat what parents think are small portions and may not even eat three meals a day....

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Hair gel Eyeliner Green pants Flannel shirt Instructions: Dress your child in the flannel shirt and pants. Slick back his hair and use the eyeliner to draw scars on his face (the kind with stitches). (If your child is just learning to walk, he probably resembles Frankenstein without the costume!) More Costume Ideas

First, find out from your child’s doctor what kinds of activities are OK. She will probably recommend that your child avoid running and biking (due to the risk from falls), as well as contact sports like soccer and basketball—again because of the risk of impact from collisions with other players or the ground. Most kids today can get a waterproof cast (fiberglass with a waterproof liner), which makes living with a cast much easier for everyone....

And don’t forget yummy desserts. Go for a variety of mini cakes, eclairs, and colorful macarons (the ultimate pretty spring cookies)—anything that’s easy for kid fingers to pick up and eat and isn’t too messy.

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Teach your child how to clean by incorporating him into your own cleaning. Cleaning can be a lonely task, and for the social child, it may feel like a punishment instead of a way to contribute to the family. Become the clean team—make the jobs go faster by working together. Your child helps you clean your areas of responsibility, you help him with his room (you’re excused for a cup of afternoon tea while he hides all the pictures of the Baywatch beauties—and worse)....

The only real limiting factor, therefore, is when ovulation will occur. This can vary from person to person with some women able to conceive within just a few weeks of a miscarriage while others taking significantly longer. Returning to Normal Cycles In most cases, a woman will return to her normal menstrual cycle within three months. While there are no hard-and-fast rules, a woman who has had a first-trimester miscarriage will typically start ovulating sooner than one who had had a late-term miscarriage or stillbirth, but it’s not always the case....

Return to Fertility You should consider yourself fertile once you have stopped taking birth control pills, had your IUD or implants removed, or stopped using barrier methods such as diaphragms or condoms. If you have been using Depo-Provera injections to prevent pregnancy, it may take several months for your fertility to return. For a woman who has been getting injections for a year or longer, it takes, on average, 5 to 6 months for fertility to return....

With any medication, you should take care to give it to your child according to the directions of your doctor and pharmacist. Make a point of asking your doctor whether you can fit three or four daily doses of medication into your child’s waking hours (first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and one or two spaced evenly in the course of the day). With most medications, this schedule will be fine....

Make mealtime enjoyable and pleasant for you and your child and not a source of constant struggle. To help make sure your child eats well, do not allow him or her to drink too many beverages at meals—such as milk, juice, or water—so that they are not hungry for solid foods. Refrain from forcing your child to eat when he or she is not hungry or from forcing unwanted foods....

Get a Head Start with Breakfast Breakfast is one of the most important meals, yet it is probably the most skipped meal of the day. The word “breakfast” describes exactly what it does: breaks a fast. After a good night’s rest, your body has gone eight to twelve hours without food or energy. It needs to replenish its blood sugar stores. Blood sugar, or glucose, which comes from the breakdown of food in the body, is your body’s main source of energy....

Age: Elementary and upTime: 30 minutes or moreType of Activity: Art Materials needed:· White paper· Crayons· Paintbrushes· Water Paint· Water· Containers· White Glue· Newspapers Are you and your kids looking for a cool way to create a one-of-a-kind holiday greeting? You are? Great! Simply gather some white paper, crayons, paintbrushes, water paint, water and containers, white glue and some newspapers to keep things clean. What to do: Ready, set, go and make a crayon drawing on the white paper....