Paper Plate Masks Photo source: Brassy Apple No paint necessary for your toddlers to make thesepaper plate masks, courtesy of Brassy Apple. Materials: Paper plates Scissors Crayons Markers Yarn Stapler Instructions: Sharpie Tie Dye Shirts Photo source: Happiness is Homemade It may look like an authentic tie dye, but these Sharpie tie dye t-shirts from Happiness is Homemade create very minimal mess. Materials: White cotton t-shirts Cardboard Colorful sharpie markers Squeeze bottle Rubbing alcohol...

Token economy reward systems are a behavior modification tool that can be a little tricky to use at first. If you’re not familiar with this type of reward system, handing out tokens and finding the right rewards can seem daunting. But it’s well worth the effort. If you stick with it, you’ll likely see a lot of positive results. Here’s how you can overcome some of the biggest problems parents encounter with token economy systems....

Parents have been wearing their babies for centuries, but if you’re a first-time parent, it may be all new to you. Learn more about the hows and whys of baby-wearing. 1. There Are Many Ways to Wear a Baby It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you first look into baby carriers, wraps, and slings. There are many different brands and companies and styles all claiming to be “the best,” and often a single wrap, for example, can be tied in multiple ways to reposition the baby....

While this can be painful to recognize, don’t feel bad if you discover this is your situation. Likely, you’re a kind and generous person who accepts people for who they are. The important thing is that you recognize the signs that your friend doesn’t respect you and move on. The best friendships are healthy and rewarding relationships. In these friendships, you not only bring out the best in one another, but you also enjoy spending time together and appreciate one another’s differences....

Get Outside Photo source: Flickr Getting outside in nature is one of the best ways to teach science and math to little kids, yet it’s so often overlooked. Take your kids outside and show them how nature works with these hands-on nature activities. Explain nature at an age-appropriate level. Ask kids open-ended questions about science, nature, and the environment to get their minds moving as they explore hands-on in the world we live in....

Young adults who experience violence in a relationship are more likely to drink heavily, smoke marijuana, develop depression, or experience suicidal tendencies. This isn’t a situation limited to young women; teen boys can also fall prey to an unhealthy—or even abusive—relationship. So no matter your teen’s gender identity, it’s important to monitor their relationships. Warning Signs of Unhealthy Relationships Violence is just one way that abuse manifests in an unhealthy relationship....

Strong social skills also help teens feel more comfortable dealing with difficult situations, including bullying. They also are less likely to bully others, because they can navigate difficult situations without resorting to intimidation, manipulation and other bullying tactics. What’s more, a 2017 study linked strong social skills with better academic achievement. Social skills also can impact a teen’s future career and her relationships. Remember though, for some kids developing social skills takes time and some trial and error....

“The goal is to de-escalate the situation,” says Karen Gail Lewis, EdD, MFT, MSW, a marriage and family therapist in Washington, DC. There are many approaches kids can take to respond to bullying, but every intervention may not work in every situation. “Unfortunately, there are no easy answers for preventing or stopping bullying,” says Dr. Lewis. Kids need to know ahead of time what to do if confronted by a bully....

A fairy is a tiny, winged, mythological creature that originated in the Northern parts of Europe during the pagan times. Many fairy stories come from Ireland and England, but we also see them in the folklore of France, Germany, and the Slavic states. More: 75 Mermaid Names for Your Little Girl Fairies are commonly portrayed as spirits of nature, since the pagan cultures that created them were centered around nature and the elements....

More: 50 Names that Mean Blessing We have put together a list of 75 names that mean grace to get you inspired. Choose from various languages, heritages, and denominations to decide what speaks to you. These names sound beautiful on their own, but when you know that they mean grace, it makes them that much more special. Below are girls’ names that mean grace as well as gender-neutral name options....

If you are looking for some inspiration when finding a strong Texas-themed name for your little boy or girl, look no further than these terrific Texan names! Texas-Inspired Baby Girl Names Texas-Inspired Baby Boy Names Texas Inspired Gender-Neutral Names For more baby name ideas, find out the Most Popular Name in Your State in 2022! Looking for more baby name inspiration? Pin it for later

In other words, ideally, sexual intercourse should occur the day or two before the moment of ovulation in order to increase your odds of conception. People who ovulate are most fertile in the days leading up to ovulation. Timing sex during this period can considerably increase your chances of getting pregnant that cycle. If your menstrual cycles are regular, meaning they occur with the same frequency every 25 to 35 days, you’ll likely be most fertile around halfway between the start of one period and the next, which is when ovulation occurs....

Respect is a key component of assertiveness, but truly assertive behavior is not just about encouraging respectful behavior from others; it’s also about demonstrating respect in your dealings with them. One of the benefits of taking the time to think about a personal bill of rights is that it also gives children clear guidelines as to how they can conduct themselves in ways that respect other people’s rights, too. When your child has come up with five to ten principles that he is happy with, take the time to type or write them out neatly....

Effort: Quick and easy — no sewing required Materials: Clothes that are all the same color Wig of the same color Face paint in the same color Instructions: Dress your child in the clothes and wig, and paint her face. Try this for a small group — each person can go as a different color. More Costume Ideas

Newborn Poop The number of times your newborn has a bowel movement will vary, but most have at least one or two bowel movements a day in the first month. However, this is not true for all newborns. In the first week of life, a breastfed baby may have a bowel movement with almost every feeding. A formula-fed newborn, on the other hand, will have fewer poopy diapers. Both are normal....

The Los-Angeles based beauty veteran has experience working with big-name brands such as Benefit, M.A.C. Cosmetics, and Calvin Klein. She even worked for Allergan Aesthetics (the parent company of Botox and Latisse) as well, where she learned all about medical aesthetics treatments. Levy combined her passions when she founded Alchemy 43, a med-spa chain with outposts in California and New York (she is also the CEO). The boutique-like business specializes in what they have branded as cosmetic “micro treatments,” including neurotoxin and filler injectables, chemical peels, and microneedling....

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