These disposable items are designed for convenience. You use them once and throw them in the trash, leaving you more time to manage work-life responsibilities. But this throwaway lifestyle poses a significant threat to the environment, contributing to climate change and affecting not only your future but the future of your kids. The good news is that you can take some actionable steps to reduce the use of these single-use items in your family....
What’s more, it is downright dangerous to avoid discussing this topic—no matter how uncomfortable or unprepared you feel. As a parent, you have no way of predicting how your kids will respond when they are offered drugs or alcohol or whether they will even know how to resist peer pressure unless you have been having ongoing conversations since a young age. The best preventative measure you can take is to consistently talk to your kids about the risks of drug and alcohol use along with your views on the issue....
The key word there, though, is complex. While there are many guidelines to be aware of and preparatory steps that need to be taken, traveling on a plane with breast milk is not impossible and does not necessarily need to be stressful. Here, learn how to prepare for travel, what to do with your milk during your trip, and how to navigate the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the uncertainty of flying....
Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of a normal fungus. About one-third of all women normally carry this fungus in their vaginas, and both men and women carry it in their digestive tracts. During pregnancy—particularly in the second trimester—women become more susceptible to yeast problems. The increased risk during pregnancy is at least partially due to the increased estrogen circulating in a pregnant woman’s body. While they’re annoying and uncomfortable, yeast infections are not harmful to your health....
My interest was piqued by how many other parents enthusiastically recommended it, and after reading the book (along with three other popular books on potty training), I noticed that it fit very well with my personal values. There are no rewards for peeing in the potty and the learning process prioritizes the toddler’s own pace. It also lines up with the Montessori philosophy of child raising that I subscribe to, promoting toddler independence within an adult-prepared environment....
Winning Child Custody Parents who hope to win child custody should first become familiar with the child custody laws in their jurisdiction and prepare to show themselves in court to be the better parent. However, it’s also important to realize that the court’s singular goal is the best interests of the child, which may or may not include a ruling of sole custody. Understand the ‘Better Parent’ Standard A lot of parents go into a child custody hearing with the intention of seeking sole custody....
But the pandemic changed all of that. For instance, some high schools stopped calculating grades and some extracurricular activities were canceled. In the summer of 2020, students were unable to get internships, participate in summer programs, prep for or take standardized tests, volunteer, and sometimes even work. Consequently, a number of students in the class of 2021 felt like their applications were not as strong as they could be....
First off, you’ll want to know the FAPE. This is the acronym for a free, appropriate public education. FAPE is the goal of the education legislation that will affect your family most directly, because when you have a child with disabilities, what fills the gap between a situation where your child can’t learn and the promise of a FAPE is services. As the name implies, those services should be free....
For example, while your parents may have padded your own baby crib with a cute bumper and filled it with stuffed animals and toys, it is now recommended that a baby’s sleeping space be clear of all of these. The only thing that should go in your baby’s crib is a firm mattress and a tight-fitting crib sheet. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), infants should sleep alone, on their backs, in a crib with no other objects or crib extras....
Before you pass too much judgment on that parent, however, take into consideration the potential benefits (or consequences) of children regularly going shoeless. The Barefoot vs. Shoe Debate As you might expect, there’s quite a bit of debate out there about whether it’s best for feet (children’s or adult’s) to be protected in a pair of shoes or let them go naked. A few years back, minimalist shoe brand Vibrams made a splash with its FiveFinger running shoes that claimed to mimic running barefoot, while also providing myriad health benefits for the body....
Toxins Found in Many Nail Polishes That pretty bottle of nail polish may be a mix of chemicals that some researchers say are potentially harmful and toxic. The amount at which they pose a concern, however, is debated. There are four major toxins found in some brands of nail polish. Toluene is also used in paint thinner, artificial fragrances, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Prolonged and repeated exposure to toluene (including at work or chronically inhaling it on purpose) has been shown to damage to the liver and kidneys as well as cause nervous system problems and upper respiratory issues....
Effort: Easy - some sewing Materials: White pants White shirt White fabric White pillowcase Black iron-on felt Green fabric marker Black fabric marker Black construction paper and balloon (optional) Play handcuffs Instructions: Iron one-inch-wide stripes of black felt onto the shirt and pants. Cut a three-inch by six-inch rectangle out of white fabric. Write a prisoner number on it in black marker. Pin or sew to chest of shirt. Cut out a three-inch-wide strip of white fabric that fits around wearer’s head....
How Popular Is the Name John? John is one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world. It was the #1 name for boys in the United States from 1900 to 1923, and remained in the top five for another 50 years, dropping to #6 in 1973. John continued to be among the top 10 names for boys in America through 1986, and stayed in the top 20 until 2009....
Directions These rhymes can be used by individual jumpers and by children jumping in groups. I love coffee. I love tea. I love the boys (girls), And the boys (girls) love me. Postman, postman, Do your duty. Send this letter To an American beauty. Don’t you stop and don’t delay. Get it to her right away. Mother, mother, I am ill. Call for the doctor over the hill. In came the doctor....
Baldoni is best known for playing Rafael Solano in the CW’s “Jane The Virgin.” The 37-year-old is also the author of Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity and hosts the eponymous podcast. He lives in Los Angeles with his family. Baldoni has got a full plate. Besides acting and podcasting, he manages his production company Wayfarer Studios and helms family taco night. Something he has not yet done, though, is host a bake sale for the Parent-Teacher Association....
A Late Preterm Baby Is Still a Preemie Don’t let the term “late” fool you! There is nothing late about these babies. A late preterm infant is a baby born three to six weeks early, or between 34 and 37 weeks of gestation. In the last six weeks of pregnancy, babies usually gain about a half a pound per week, so babies born a few weeks early are smaller than full-term newborns—but they are not just smaller infants....
Your partner can rub your back while in this position. Or they can simply hold you up. You could also have someone else, like your doula, rub your back while you focus on your husband. Using a partner to squat can add stability, particularly if you’re feeling shaky, which is common later in labor. This position also works well if you’re not used to squatting. I like that it also allows you to feel really close to your partner and that you can face them or face outwards....
Valerian Use: Valerian is used to treat insomnia, mild anxiety, restlessness, high blood pressure, and symptoms of menstruation and menopause. It does not appear to be habit-forming, and its horrible odor would probably prevent anyone from becoming dependent even if it were addictive. (You can get around this unpleasant feature by taking valerian in capsule form). Side Effects and Drug Interactions: Do not combine valerian with alcohol, and be aware that it may intensify the effect of certain sedatives....
