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You have three choices: You can say no and refuse to help. Maybe you’re saying no because you don’t want your child to have the money. Or, maybe you just can’t afford to help. Either way, it’s an important lesson for your child to learn that, as the Rolling Stones have said, “You can’t always get what you want.” You can give the money that’s wanted without asking for any repayment....

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Interview 1: Fabric is Everything The fabrics are really important to mom-of-five Nicole Murphy, founder of yFOY. I learnt from her that you should always read the labels when shopping for maternity workout gear. Here’s what she has to say: “I’ve had my share of workout clothing that did not feel right, for example, standard polyester. If you don’t thoroughly wash it right away, it can soon develop a distinctive smell that will get stronger and stronger....

While much more research needs to be done, some studies have reported improved pregnancy rates for couples involved in mind-body programs. Even in the studies where pregnancy rates were not looked at, the participant’s emotional well-being was improved. Some believe that the mind can have a profound effect on the body and our health, going as far as to say that the mind can heal the body. You do not need to believe in this aspect of mind-body medicine to benefit from it....

What you might read as “fact” in one place could be called a “myth” in another. For example, one article may claim that stress causes miscarriages, while another says there is no evidence it does. Here’s what you need to know about the risk factors and causes of miscarriage, how they are different, and how you can sort through the myths to get to the truth. Overview You might be confused about the difference between miscarriage causes and miscarriage risk factors....

It’s a fact of life that most homeowners need to borrow funds to pay for their homes, and then spend a good chunk of their lives paying the money back, along with a hefty dose of interest. Mortgage interest, however, has a huge advantage over car loan or credit card interest. As you probably know, the interest you pay on your mortgage is tax deductible. Every April, you get to note on your tax return the amount of mortgage interest you’ve paid that year....

Most states have strict rules about how many hours teens need to practice driving with a parent or other licensed driver prior to obtaining a driver’s license. However, most states don’t educate parents about teaching teens to drive. Unfortunately, many teens aren’t gaining the skills they need to become safe drivers before getting their driver’s license. Research Says Parents Are Making Mistakes Teens with learner’s permits have an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills before obtaining their driver’s license....

It is widely accepted that human infants enter the world with a need for a primary attachment to a human figure, most notably the mother. The German psychologist John Bowlby introduced the concept of Environment and Evolutionary Adaptation. His ideas help explain why infants became attached to mothers—notably physical contact with their mother’s skin, stomach, heartbeat, body heat, smell, and movement. By flailing their arms and crying looking for comfort, infants could achieve what Bowlby called “the set-goal of proximity to mother....

Effort: Fairly easy - some sewing Materials: An old sheet (off-white or a white one that you will need to stain with tea to make it look old) White makeup White face powder Gray eye shadow Black lipstick (or face makeup) Instructions: Tear sheet into thin pieces. To stain a white sheet, soak it in a sink filled with hot water and about 10 tea bags. Let soak overnight. Let sheet strips dry....

Jules Verne Jules Verne incorporated his passion for geography into his writing. His extraordinary view of the world continues to capture our imagination. His works include A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870). Jules Verne is believed to have had ADD. Louis Pasteur Among this French chemist’s discoveries in the late 1800s are the process of pasteurization and the rabies vaccine....

“I think the significance of this study is really that it’s large, it’s cross-cultural, it’s cross-national, and it really makes it clear that, for instance, twin pregnancies [lead to] a higher risk than single pregnancies. Younger age is [also] clearly a risk factor,” explains Jennifer L. Payne, MD, the lead author of the study and director of the Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program at the University of Virginia School of Medicine....

How the Newborn Hearing Test Is Performed Almost all states require that hospitals and birthing centers provide hearing screening to all newborn babies. There are two types of hearing tests that are commonly used for babies: Otacoustic Emissions (OAE): During an OAE test, a small earphone is placed in a baby’s ear. A sound is emitted, and the otoacoustic emission that the ear produces (like an echo) is measured. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR): During an ABR test, headphones are placed over a baby’s ears, and electrodes are placed on the baby’s head....

Newborns do not just passively exist before they can move on their own, the researchers note. Instead, young babies carefully observe their caregivers’ movements and prepare for attempts to imitate them from day one. Knowing this, parents should place their newborn in view of their daily activities whenever possible and make an effort to encourage motor skills like reaching and grasping even before the baby begins to do these things on their own....

Overview Pemphigoid gestationis is also known as herpes gestationis, although the latter name is misleading since this condition is not associated with the herpes virus, nor any other virus. This is a rare, itchy, autoimmune disease that occurs during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and around the time of delivery. Pemphigoid gestationis occurs in 1 per 7,000 to 50,000 pregnancies. What Pemphigoid Gestationis Looks Like Pemphigoid Gestationis usually starts during the second or third trimester, although it has been reported in the first trimester and a short time after delivery....

Typically, when kids become too compliant and flexible, often at the expense of their own wants and needs, they have fallen into the trap of people pleasing. While this may not seem obvious, people pleasers are one of the primary targets of bullies. Why People Pleasing Is Harmful Engaging in people pleasing is draining and prevents those who participate in it from getting their needs met. In fact, research suggests that people will often engage in people pleasing if they think it will make other people happy or more comfortable, but in the end their efforts can be self-destructive and damaging....

Compliments are always socially proper, if sincerely extended and kept appropriate to the context. If someone always looks great, tell him or her. If someone is always efficient, acknowledge that. Compliments can break the ice with a stranger, defuse stress, lift spirits, or tighten a bond. The right words at the right time can motivate, comfort, reward, validate, and inspire. Compliments are not the same as flattery. Flattery is insincere and excessive....

Materials: Utility knife Any circular item about 4 inches in diameter 10-ounce Styrofoam or paper cups Pen, pencil, or marker Scissors Popcorn, candy, or other treats Black and white paper Glue Directions:

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Pirate hat White shirt (T-shirt or flowing, ruffled button-down) Red sash for the waist Eye patch Gray ripped skirt, pants, capris, or shorts Clip-on gold hoop earring Plastic sword Black eye pencil or face paint Parrot Beanie Baby or other stuffed parrot to attach to shoulder Black leggings (optional) Bandana to wear on head (optional) Instructions: Have your child put on the clothes and accessories....