But first you must prepare an opening. Whether you’re fixing an ugly arch or putting an arch in a doorway, the same techniques apply. If you’re simply drywalling a wall that already has an arch, skip ahead to Step 6: Drywalling Over an Existing Arch. Step 1: Making the Pattern You have two choices in making a pattern: Either copy an existing arch, or make a new shape. In either case, make a half pattern, and then use it on both sides....
Your little one can use her hands and fingers to play with toys and to do many things for herself. This helps her develop the muscles and coordination needed to begin writing. Here’s how. Give them homemade toys to play with. Make a simple puzzle for your toddler by gluing a picture to cardboard and cutting it into five or six pieces. Provide dress-up clothes with buttons and zippers. Offer scrap paper to be torn....
To cope with these negative consequences, some kids even resort to self-harming behaviors like cutting or burning themselves. Here’s everything you need to know about self-harm and the connection to bullying. What Is Self-Harm? When most people think of self-harm or self-injury, they think of cutting. But according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, anytime someone deliberately hurts themself, this is considered self-harm. Some kids resort to burning themselves, pulling out their hair, or picking at wounds....
Does Anything Predict the Need for a C-Section? The truth is no, no matter what anyone tries to tell you at a baby shower or in the doctor’s office waiting room, your shoe size does not predict the need for cesarean section. The folklore goes something likes this: supposedly the size of a shoe would tell a doctor or midwife how large the pelvic opening was or the size of a woman’s pelvis in general....
This is a common scenario that many breastfeeding parents find themselves in. Their baby is fussy, colicky, has an upset tummy, or is just not acting like themselves, and the parent suspects that something they are eating is affecting their baby. This may be especially true when they’ve eaten something with a strong flavor, such as spicy food. This is an understandable concern because we are often told that what we eat directly affects how we feel....
A widely popular skincare product for just such concerns—particularly stretch marks (a.k.a. striae gravidarum)—is Bio-Oil, one of the most commonly used formulations among pregnant and postpartum people. Yet, consensus on whether or not it’s safe to use while breastfeeding may vary, depending on which side of the global pond you may live. Whether or not you’ve used it before, or are merely intrigued by all the skin benefits it boasts, the safety of using Bio-Oil while breastfeeding is a maternal conundrum that’s still up for debate....
One research analysis that reviewed over 100 other studies on physical activity and pregnancy found less than 1% of “adverse events” were related to exercise, and these adverse events were uterine contractions—not miscarriages or other pregnancy complications. This review, published in 2017, concluded that even vigorous activity could not be tied to miscarriage risk. Another more recent research review published in 2019 came to a similar conclusion. After analyzing 23 studies of miscarriage, this review noted that “prenatal exercise is not associated with increased odds of miscarriage....
One such fan-fave product is Bio-Oil, an over-the-counter skin care formula designed to improve the appearance and suppleness of your skin. But among everyday users and pros alike, the jury is still split on whether or not it’s safe to use while pregnant. “As a mother of two boys, I certainly remember almost being pulled into the Bio-Oil bandwagon as I saw my ever-increasing belly bump continue to grow during pregnancy,” recalls Neda Mehr, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director at Pure Dermatology Cosmetic & Hair Center in Newport Beach, Calif....
In addition, the doctor may delay or cancel your cycle if they retrieve few to no eggs, your eggs don’t fertilize, embryos fail to develop normally, or you risk developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (when ovaries become dangerously filled with fluid). Canceling or delaying your IVF cycle can be heartbreaking. But keep in mind, one canceled or delayed cycle does not mean your next cycle will have the same unfortunate ending....
Directions Have your child draw a pattern or scene with the wax candle onto a sheet of watercolor paper. The drawing will be almost invisible. When finished, have your child paint the entire sheet with watercolors. When the paint dries, the original invisible drawing will show through.
Directions Adult should first trace or draw some different body shapes onto the cardboardmale and female. Add facial features and hair. Discuss with your child the different careers or jobs that people have. Then let him decide which ones will apply to the cardboard shapes. Using construction paper, scissors, and glue, outfit the cardboard dolls appropriately. For example: dancer, chef, doctor, builder, or farmer.
Effort: More difficult Materials: Old fur coat Needle and thread Short, dark wig Black face paint Scissors Tree limb resembling a club (optional) Instructions: Remove the fur from the old coat (a thrift store is a great place to find these). Cut odd-shaped pieces from the coat, about 10 inches by 10 inches. Sew them together to form a shaggy cover that comes below the knees. Make a pair of shoe covers, too....
Chicco Cortina Features The Chicco Cortina stroller makes up the base of this travel system. It weighs about 23 pounds and has a one-hand fold feature, an adjustable handle, a decent-size basket, and a fully reclining seat. You can also swing open the front toddler tray to let toddlers get in and out on their own. Both parent and baby have cup holders on the Cortina stroller, which is to be expected at this price range....
Traditional teaching methods are explored here, as well as a few non-traditional approaches that may surprise you. As a homeschooling parent, you have many curriculum choices. Your children benefit when you are aware of them all.
As with putting money into a bank or investing in the stock market, collecting has become another way for some people to increase their wealth. In this way, collecting is a form of investing. The idea is to buy an object today and hold onto it long enough until it appreciates in value. Collecting is multifaceted. For kids, collecting can offer several benefits: Collectibles don’t have to be old—some are, but some aren’t....
The 10 Top Basketball Injuries Basketball can also be fraught with injury if the game isn’t closely supervised by a referee who is vigilant in calling fouls. Most team players have to watch out for getting kicked and shoved by players on the other team. You can have a bad fall, pulling muscles and breaking bones, if you are pushed to the floor. The basketball team’s first aid kit should include adhesive bandages, ice packs, pain relievers, instant ice bags, adhesive tape, scissors, sterile gauze pads, first aid cream, Ace bandages, and swatches of cloth for making slings....
We asked a group of college admission deans and directors from a cross section of American colleges and universities to describe the most common mistakes made by prospective freshmen and to explain ways to avoid them. Here is their list. 1. YOU MISS THE BOAT ACADEMICALLY The single most important factor in gaining admission to the college of your choice is how well you perform in a college preparatory curriculum, according to a study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling....
City Directories Become acquainted with city directories, found in your library’s reference section. You will use these extensively, in a variety of ways, as your research techniques develop. City directories can be highly productive in tracing the earlier generations of your family. Early directories list the residents alphabetically and often included a cross-reference by street address. This provides important details—the neighbors. If the neighbors’ families still live there, they may have known your family....
Or, perhaps it’s your little bundle of joy who’s causing the problem. Some babies bite, scratch, and tug during breastfeeding—and it can be pretty painful. Here’s how to deal with this unwanted behavior. What to Do If Your Baby Bites Many infants will bite towards the end of a feed when they become bored and want to play, says Lindsey Shipley, RN (labor & delivery), IBCLC, childbirth educator, and founder of Lactation Link....
