By becoming aware of how you’re moving and adopting some good habits, parents can perform common activities safely to promote better posture and overall health. Is Poor Posture Bad For Your Health? Poor posture can, in fact, have negative effects on your overall health and strength over time. Dr. Wilson Wang, DC, a chiropractor notes that poor posture can lead to strain on the body. Other long-term issues like scoliosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic lower back pain can develop from poor posture....

Parent You may experience low backache, heartburn, and Braxton Hicks contractions. You have finished or will soon finish your childbirth classes to prepare for labor and childbirth. You will still have prenatal care appointments with a doctor or midwife and potentially see your doula. Baby Your baby’s brain is growing a lot at the end of pregnancy.Deposits of brown fat, which will keep your baby warm after birth, are being made....

Fourth graders will also need to begin getting themselves ready for the transition to middle school. This guideline offers an explanation of what you and your fourth grader can expect as they tackle math, reading and other subjects this school year. Fourth Grade Social Skills Social development is a huge part of growing up, especially during the school-aged years. By now your fourth grader has developed a sense of self, which will play out through their social skills....

Although your baby won’t be teething the entire time their teeth are coming through, that’s a long time to be dealing with an on-and-off cranky baby. Some babies seem to fare OK with teething, but many do not and that can be really frustrating for parents. You may have heard conflicting things about these tablets. For some parents, they can be a lifesaver, but others say they are dangerous for babies....

If you find yourself in this situation, you are not alone. With as many as 15% of known pregnancies ending with a miscarriage, almost everyone knows at least one person who has experienced pregnancy loss. Finding the right words to express your sorrow and offer comfort doesn’t get any easier though. With these tips, you can learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to give your loved one the space they may need to grieve....

What Is Custody, Really? When a kid has two biological parents who live with each other, both parents are responsible for making choices: where the child will live, whether she goes to public or private school, if she can play with that rude girl Eleanor, and what to pack in her lunch box. Say the parents split up (it’s been known to happen); then who makes those choices about the child’s life?...

Nowadays—and pretty much since always in the United States—we know pablum as any kind of infant cereal, or a baby’s first introduction to the world of solid foods. It’s made of processed grains, most commonly rice but also barley or oats. It’s hypoallergenic, easy to digest, and can be served as a solid food when mixed with breastmilk or formula. Since pablum can also be thinned out in a baby’s bottle (with a larger nipple) for drinking, many parents wonder when they can start giving it to their baby....

It can be tough to know, especially with younger school-age children, whether or not you really are dealing with a sick child. Is he angling for time with mom and the requisite perks of being sick, such as extra cuddles and maybe even a DVD? Is he worried about something at school? Or is he coming down with an infection? It’s a major issue, especially for working moms and dads....

However, that is not the case with honey or products made from honey. Safety Concerns The reason to delay honey is not because of a concern over food allergies or choking hazards, but of a serious disease called infant botulism. Infant botulism is caused when a baby ingests spores from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. The AAP Pediatric Nutrition Handbook states, “Infants younger than 12 months should avoid all sources of honey....

The level of care-giving will vary from person to person. Some of us will only need to lend a hand with yard work, writing checks, or driving to doctors’ appointments, while others will assume much greater responsibility for a parent’s care. Some of us will invite aging parents to move into our homes with us. Deciding If You Can Do It Wanting to help out Dad by having him move in with you is a loving and giving gesture....

If things are really hectic and you have no time for each other, it is important to take a deep breath and examine your current life choices together. We are all so busy that sometimes it is difficult to remember that life is passing us by while we are getting our errands done. The following chart will help you think about the time you spend with your spouse. For each day of the week, list the number of hours you spend with your spouse on a typical day....

Although the best time to figure out where your family will get a flu shot is before flu season really gets started, you can likely still find a flu shot if you need one. Find a Flu Shot A good supply of flu shots doesn’t necessarily mean that every family will be able to get a flu vaccine for their kids, though, as flu shots aren’t necessarily cheap. Large numbers of kids without insurance and other family’s without the money to cover doctor co-pays could make you think that a flu shot is too expensive this year....

Parents will often question whether or not their baby is actually getting enough to eat, and breastfeeding moms may begin to question if they are making enough breastmilk. Most likely your baby is just fine. Remember that tiny babies have tiny stomachs, so they need to eat often. Here’s a look at the signs your baby is truly hungry, why babies may go through periods of needing to eat more frequently, and what to do to keep them feeling full and content....

Try using cupcake tins and shorter ribbon (6 inches) to make several small sun catchers. Materials Needed:· Ribbon or yarn (at least 12 inches long)· Water · Aluminum pie plate, or other metal dish · Food coloring or crayon shavings· Flower petals, berries, leaves, or other materials What to do: Step One: Make a loop with the ribbon and place it in the pie plate. Leave at least 5 inches of the looped end hanging over the edge Step Two: Fill the plate with water....

‘Tis the season to be jolly! If you love the holidays, then there are many ways you can express that love throughout the year. One of the least obvious ways is giving your baby a name that is inspired by the holiday season. A holiday inspired name is a low key way to let everyone know just how much you can’t get enough of the December holidays. And with the fact that there are several holidays in December, it really expands your baby name options....

Consider a Stocked Home Rental Hotels are always an option, but also consider booking a home rental through a website such as VRBO, AirBnB, or HomeToGo. “A stocked kitchen means that these rentals will carry all of the provisions you may need, including kitchen equipment, coffee, tea and oils needed to prepare meals. All you have to do is pop into a nearby shop to get your ingredients,” says Nancy Atkinson, former chief travel officer for TripActions....

10 to 20 minutes Materials PaperPencil Directions Extensions Expand the time period to the last week, month, or year.Expand the number to 20, 50, or 100.Share copies of your lists with family members and talk about the blessings in your lives.