Of the many diaper-related struggles (hello, rashes and blowouts), one of the first things I noticed when my daughter was born was how red and irritated her sensitive newborn skin got from her diapers. I slathered on all the diaper balm I could, let her go diaperless every now and then (not an option I recommend for more than a few minutes), and was careful to wipe her down with nontoxic wipes at each changing....

During the Chinese New Year’s Festival of Lanterns, glowing lanterns are hung in temples, and children carry candle-lit lanterns in a nighttime parade. Many lanterns are works of art, painted with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs, and scenes from legend and history. While your child’s lanterns won’t hold candles, they’re sure to make your home glow. Materials Needed:· Colored construction paper· Scissors· Tape· Ruler· Pencil· Decorative materials (Glue, glitter, sequins, paint, markers…) What to Do: Step One: Your child can start by decorating the paper that she’ll use to make her lantern....

Materials Paper plate Pie plate or round cake pan Black paint Marble Directions

With the new school year around the corner, parents might be feeling a mix of emotions as they get themselves and their kids prepared. They may even be wondering how other families are feeling or what back-to-school (post-pandemic) might look like for them. We reached out to 10 diverse parents from across the country. These moms and dads talk honestly about their family members’ personal challenges—including the impact of the pandemic on their kids’ mental health—and share their hopes, fears, and plans for the 2021-2022 school year....

Most online dating sites restrict underage users. Originally, Tinder did not, leading to a small percentage of users between the ages of 13 and 17. In 2016, however, following long-held concerns about the safety of underage users on the app, Tinder banned users under 18. Nonetheless, it is possible for underage users to manipulate the sign-in process to lie about their age and create an account. And even if your child is 18, there are still issues with dating apps that you should know about in order to help protect your teen....

When it comes to packing lunches during Passover, parents can sometimes run into challenges, particularly if their kids’ go-to meals include a sandwich or pasta. Find out what some top Jewish chefs recommend for healthy (and delicious) Passover lunches and snacks. Why Do Families Keep Kosher on Passover? Each Jewish family observes the rules of Passover a little differently, depending on their background, preferences, and the type of teachings they follow....

Multitasking is not always appropriate, though. Children require focused attention. No, not every moment, but much of the time. If you don’t really know your child, how will you understand what’s wrong when things go wrong? How will you pick up the clues when your kid is flirting with trouble? How will you understand how to make things right for your child? Big and Little “Troubles” The odd thing is that, contrary to popular belief and the dim, vain hopes of sleep-deprived new parents, parenting doesn’t become easier as your children grow....

These books about the seasons use age-appropriate words and wonderful illustrations to demonstrate the natural change that happens every year. And if you happen to live in a climate where the changing seasons aren’t so obvious, at least weather-wise, these books will provide a nice geography lesson for your little one as well. If your preschooler is looking for more information, you can supplement your picture-book reading in a few different ways:...

Materials Metal lids from frozen-juice cans Double set of pictures (either photographs or from a magazine) Glue Clear contact paper Magnets (optional) Plastic container, shoebox, or diaper-wipe container Directions Store the lids in a plastic container, shoebox, or diaperwipe container with a slit cut in the top. Your toddler will enjoy dropping the lids into the opening to put the game away.

Thinking of planning a harvest party? The fall season is a perfect time to celebrate and teenagers and older kids will have great fun with all of the autumn-themed games and activities you can plan. Pick a Location The location of a harvest party is an important part of its success. There are quite a few things to think about before settling on where your party is going to be held....

Markers Large sheet of paper Directions

Mime is a form of acting which uses gestures and actions instead of words. You might have seen a mime on a street corner or on television. They usually have white faces and dress in black and white. The idea is to pick something you have done before and act it out using only gestures and actions: going to school, eating lunch, a birthday party, getting ready for school, talking on the telephone....

Shoe box Felt Flannel scraps Scissors Directions

While an abnormal period can be normal to have once in a while, it’s undoubtedly stressful. It can help to understand what could be going on in your body to cause the irregularity in your menstrual cycle. What Is an Abnormal Cycle? A period that is abnormal is one that is in some way different from a typical, normal period—but this can mean different things for different people. Your cycles will typically look very similar....

The symptoms of preeclampsia (which are looked for at every routine checkup) include… Swelling of hands and face. Sudden excessive weight gain. High blood pressure. Protein in the urine. In late, severe stages, these symptoms might be accompanied by blurred vision, headaches, irritability, confusion, severe gas pains, and abnormal blood platelet test results. Treatment for preeclampsia varies according to the severity of symptoms and stage of pregnancy. In mild cases, bed rest is usually the prescription—either at home or in the hospital....

The No-Exercise ExerciseKegel exercises were named after Dr. Kegel who originally described the muscle group that aids in controlling urine outflow (also known as the pubococcygeous muscle or pc muscle – not politically correct, however). The exercises are simple to do. Next time you’re urinating, use the muscles to practice stopping your urine midstream. By strengthening these muscles, you may have better control over your urine outflow. So what’s the big deal?...