Calendars were developed to make sense of the natural cycle of time: days and years from the solar cycle, months from the lunar cycle. It took some experimentation before folks got it to the current system. There are many calendars, but for right now, we need be concerned only with the Julian and Gregorian calendars. The Julian calendar resulted from Julius Caesar’s reformation of the system to conform more closely to the seasons....

We all have things we feel rightfully guilty about—things we could have done better but flaked off on, or times we blew it big-time and did something against our values or family rules. There are times we feel guilty for working too hard or too little, or for where we work. And sometimes we just feel guilty. Guilt can incapacitate, and guilt can also teach. At its best, guilt can be like one of those obnoxious car alarms that talk to you when you get too close— “Warning!...

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Working toward a goal can help your teen learn about themself. And it can help them create bigger goals for themself in the future. Goals require teens to think about what they want to accomplish. Then, in order to be successful, they have to identify the steps they need to take to reach those goals. How Parents Can Help Young children require a lot of support from grownups to help them reach their goals....

It’s normal to have odd sensations during pregnancy, and it’s normal to worry. Most of the time, you’re just experiencing the normal changes that occur when a new life is growing inside you. Tendons stretch, you become unusually tired, you may have intense mood swings … and you can chalk it up to impending motherhood. Symptoms of Concern Sometimes, however, things do go wrong. When that happens, it’s smart to take immediate action....

Strawberries are easy to grow and delicious to eat. Best of all, the plants bear fruit year after year. Strawberry seedlings Compost Straw mulch Directions

There are endless options for easy projects that the whole family can do together. Whether your kids are into scary witches and creepy crawlers or candy corn and happy pumpkins, you can find a DIY Halloween project that will suit their fancy. Ahead is a collection of original Halloween-themed crafts that are fit for all ages. Pick one to take on together, and help your family get in the holiday spirit while spending quality time together!...

No one wants to deal with HFMD, but the good news is that it is not considered medically serious. Most children will get it at some point or another, and will fare well. Let’s take a look at what parents need to know about HFMD disease, including what symptoms to watch out for, what causes it, what treatment options are available, and what possible complications can arise. What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?...

In anticipation of this buzzy launch, we chatted with Ariane Goldman, the founder of HATCH (and mom of two!). “With all that women do, and with their strength and hardworking attitude, I wanted to give them something they could run and walk in,” she says of the HATCH x Keds collaboration. All of the styles are optimized for pregnant and postpartum feet—and yes, they’re also still a solid pick if you’re none of these things....

What’s a nutritious breakfast? A meal consisting of foods from at least two of the five food groups is healthiest, but the truth is that noshing on nearly any food in the morning is better than none, especially when it come to kids. It’s a good idea to get your child into the habit of eating breakfast before he begins kindergarten. That’s because youngsters who eat breakfast tend to fare better in school and have a healthier overall diet....

You may have to use less of an ingredient, substitute one ingredient for another, take an ingredient out completely, or add a new ingredient. The result of each change may be just a little bit different, but that is all right. Substituting ingredients and making over a recipe may take some trial and error, but the result will make the effort worth it. Use these steps to help you modify recipes: Recipe Makeover Tips Once you have looked over your recipe and decided which ingredients can be modified, use some of the following suggestions for possible modification techniques:...

More: Developing Emotional Literacy in Kids and How to Foster It Over Time We are all familiar with the four original parenting styles, but as society progresses, we are finding that not every parent fits into these four boxes leaving us with the need to further categorize parenting styles. All parenting styles will come with individualized pros and cons, but some have downright negative impacts on children’s development and well-being....

The study authors from Yale School of Public Health say colleges with vaccination rates higher than 90% may return to normalcy with minimal additional measures (such as physical distancing, masking, or testing). A Closer Look at the Study The researchers developed a model using a modified “susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered” (SIER) framework for a hypothetical population of 5,000 students, faculty, and staff living and working within close proximity on campus. The model took into account all factors facing college administrators, including the natural history of COVID-19 illness and the availability and accuracy of testing....

Wish ListsWe always ask our children “What do you want for Christmas (or Hanukkah)?” This year, ask them a different question: “What would make the holidays extra special for you this year?” Sure, someone’s bound to answer “Play Station 2” without missing a beat, but follow up with, “What else?” Eventually, most kids will ask for things like a chance to bake cookies with you, or make a snowman (sure, that’s a gift of your time, but one you can well afford to give if you subtract even an hour from a shopping trip at the mall)....

In the ancient times, societies in which education was valued, for example in ancient Greece, most education was done through tutoring and other very focused avenues. As time passed and institutions starting providing education, these institutions tended be religiously based and were largely independent of any large organization. This was mostly the situation in the earliest American communities; most colleges that were started in that period were actually founded for religious purposes....

Wear gloves when you clean so the cleanser can’t be absorbed through your skin. Your nose knows. If the smell of the cleanser is very strong, avoid inhaling it and open a few windows when you clean. Use pump spray cleaners rather than aerosol sprays; they are not so easily inhaled. Do not mix a product that contains ammonia with a product that is chlorine-based. This is a toxic combination that can be deadly....

Below, we look at how medical providers diagnose this condition, common causes, treatment options, and how it differs from miscarriage. We also explore the impact a nonviable pregnancy may have on your fertility and how to cope with this heartbreaking unforeseen end to your pregnancy. Viable vs. Nonviable Pregnancies While the concept of a viable and nonviable pregnancy is relatively easy to grasp, it is governed by strict definitions. From a clinical perspective, a viable pregnancy is one in which the baby can be born and have a reasonable chance of survival....

Read about these tests and how they can serve students with learning disabilities in particular with this review. What Do Criterion-Referenced Tests Measure? Teachers use criterion-referenced tests to determine which specific concepts, such as parts of speech or adding fractions, a child has learned in class. Some tests are commercially produced and sold as part of a curriculum. The Brigance system is an example. Other teachers develop specific tests to complement their unique lesson plans....