Celebrate the coming of spring by creating “nature” pictures that will make great refigerator art. Materials needed: · Powdered tempera paint (assorted colors)· Craft glue· Sand· Nature materials (flowers, feathers, twigs, leaves, stones…)· Small mixing bowl, (one for each color of paint)· Newspaper · Paintbrush· Construction paperWhat to do: Step One: Take a walk outside and collect the materials that you’ll use for your picture. Flat objects (like leaves, flowers, or feathers) will work best....

Materials Newspaper or old magazines for tearing Paper bag Rubber band Crayon, marker, or paint Directions This item will work well as a large, lightweight object for your toddler to lift, carry, or throw.

Tape or string One pillowcase per player Directions

Children especially love hearing family stories over and over again, watching home videos and slides, and poking through photo albums and treasured memorabilia. There’s nothing quite like having family lore shared directly from the source. Probing the past is a little like solving a mystery. You never know what clues you might dig up. Family trees vary widely, and not every child lives with their biological parents. Some questions may have to be answered through public records, or via DNA testing, or by other extended family members....

When children act out a good poem, they love its rhyme and the pictures it paints with a few well-chosen words. They grow as readers by connecting emotion with the written word. What you need: Poems that rhyme, tell a story, and are written from a child’s point of view What to do: Read a poem slowly to your child, and bring all your dramatic talents to the reading. (In other words, ham it up....

A new study in Academic Pediatrics examined the link between behavior and sleep in children, and found that poor sleep early in life may actually be linked to problems with behavior later in life. Specifically, the study looked at the associations between insufficient sleep and neurobehavioral functioning, as seen through the reports of mothers and teachers. What Is Considered Poor Sleep for Kids? The study found that there were actually three different time periods when sleep needs changed for kids:...

PaperScissorsDoiliesStickersPaint, markers, or crayonsglue or tape

Materials Craft glue or glue gun 3-by-8-inch piece of cardboard 24 Popsicle sticks Acrylic paints Paintbrush Clear acrylic spray Tape and string or wire (optional) Magnetic strip (optional) Directions

They are not, however, the names that will necessarily bear up well over time—especially when it comes to girls’ names, which now tend to be very trendy—unless they become so widely used and accepted that they move into the classic category. Pop Culture … Pop Names Popular names are strongly influenced by popular culture, including the movies and television shows we love to watch and the books we love to read....

As you’ve likely already inferred from its alternate moniker, becoming pregnant puts you at a higher risk of developing pregnancy melasma. Between 50% to 70% of all melasma cases are among those who are pregnant. Although it’s a benign condition that doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort, its appearance can negatively impact your confidence and self-esteem. But, keep in mind that it can fade on its own after you’re no longer pregnant, and there are other ways to help it along the way....

You’ve likely heard of postpartum depression—and that’s a good thing. The more that postpartum depression is talked about and understood, the more mothers will seek the help they need so that they can feel better and live full and healthy lives as new moms. But prenatal depression is a maternal mood disorder that hasn’t gotten nearly as much attention as it should. While prenatal depression can be treated, many expecting mothers don’t even know that it’s a “thing” and therefore don’t seek treatment for it....

I Can Do That! If your financial situation is not very complicated, then you probably can prepare your tax return yourself. In fact, it’s probably a good idea to do it yourself, because it forces you to learn a little about the tax codes and to become more familiar with your personal finances. Seeing in black and white what you earned, what you invested where, and what deductions you’re eligible for can give you a better understanding of where you stand financially....

Do kids with ADHD have to exhibit symptoms in more than one place? My son’s teachers say he’s fine at school, but his behavior at home is usually terrible. Read the answer… My son is in first grade. All of his teachers say how much potential he has, but that he has a problem focusing. What can I do to help him stay on task? Read the answer… My seven-year-old daughter has trouble focusing in school....

“Reading is exploring the world without ever leaving your chair!” says Tina Jordan, Vice President of the Association of American Publishers. “And the earlier you start, the smarter you’ll be while having fun at the same time.” Here are some fun reading activities you can do with your kids to celebrate and cultivate a life long love of reading. Host a Book Swap Party Clean out your kids’ bookshelves and make way for new favorites....

More: Hilary Duff Gets Real About Breastfeeding A Breastfeeding Trailblazer Martin penned to her Instagram more about the designer’s decision to showcase her breastfeeding: “She wanted me to represent the working mom for her during part of her show, because that’s what I am. As women we wear many hats, Rebecca being a prime example of that. She is a mother, wife, designer, business woman, and all around boss. She is the example I am constantly looking up to....

title: “Renee Plant Verywell Family” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Linda Martinez”

As detailed in Dealing with Mold, mold is often a concern when there’s water damage. Mold can be cleaned off some surfaces. However, if there’s extensive mold growth inside of walls and other materials, it’s best to remove these materials and rebuild these areas. Sagging Drywall Sagging drywall is damaged drywall. You can remove and replace it, or install new sheets in front of the sagging panels. Unless you’ve worked with drywall before, this is best left to the experts....