You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy your time together. There are many free and low-cost options available that young children will enjoy. In the listings below, $ denotes free or low cost $$ denotes moderate cost $$$ means that you may need to budget for this activity in advance Preplanning is essential for any outing, even the shortest, so you can conveniently meet needs for toileting, eating, thirst, and weather conditions....

Unfortunately, a recent study published in the journal Nature Food found that polypropylene baby bottles might in fact be releasing upwards of 16 million particles of microplastics per liter into your baby’s formula. But there’s no need to panic, the study also offered recommendations for how to safely sanitize bottles and warm your baby’s formula without risking exposure to harmful microplastics. Study Findings and Conflicting Recommendations The study explains, “Polypropylene-based products are commonly used for food preparation and storage, but their capacity to release microplastics is poorly understood....

In a differentiated classroom, teachers recognize that all students are different and require varied teaching methods to be successful. These include students with ​learning disabilities who might otherwise fall behind in a traditional classroom setting. The teacher would then proceed to review the students’ work and evaluate his or her knowledge with a pencil and paper test. Afterward, the teacher would provide feedback, usually in the form of a grade....

For many students, these programs have enormous payoffs, including reducing overall college costs, higher GPAs during their first year of college, early graduation from college, and early acceptance into masters degree programs. But, there are some downsides too, like less exposure to the core curriculum and the potential that a high school junior isn’t ready yet for the college environment. Plus, many parents question whether or not dual enrollment or more traditional AP courses are the best paths for their students....

Did you know there are three Rs in Green? Reduce, reuse, recycle. Everyone likes the convenience of modern life, but we pay in dollars now and garbage tomorrow for a lot of that convenience. So far it’s up to each family to decide for itself where to draw the line. When your family wants to start being green, there’s help available. Many neighborhoods have bulk food stores, that help you reduce the amount of packaging you use....

Gather Information Your nanny may be excellent with your kids, but child-care skills and driving ability are two separate traits. Don’t feel bad about asking your nanny certain key questions or doing the research necessary to ensure she stays safe while behind the wheel. Ask the right questions. You can get a good sense for someone’s driving habits by simply asking a few questions, such as: What do you do with your phone when driving?...

Sure, your kids have made sandcastles before. This activity gives you a new way to create a sculpture with sand – and make it last.Materials needed:· Newspaper· Large plastic or metal spoon· Old cooking pot· 3 cups of sand · 1-1/2 cups of cornstarch · 1-1/2 cups of water · Mixing spoons· Decorative items, such as seashells, stones, glitter, etc. (optional)· Tempera paints (optional)· Paintbrush (optional)What to do:Step One: Mix the sand, water, and cornstarch together in an old cooking pot....

Why do so many bright students have so much trouble on the SAT? Because taking the SAT is nothing like taking tests in school. I mean nothing like it. Not the SAT. On the SAT you’ve got to stay mentally focused for over three hours. Not on the SAT. On the SAT, all questions are worth the same, so it doesn’t make sense to spend more time on hard questions....

#2 pencils Composition notebook Crayons Erasers Glue Jumbo pencil Pocket folders Ream of printer paper Safety scissors School supply box Tissues Washable markers

What Kids Should Learn in Health In the primary grades, health is closely allied to science and social studies. Learning to care for and respect one’s body is an important part of the curriculum. Children continue to learn about the relationship between nutrition and health; about wellness; about disease and its prevention; about the importance of cleanliness; about the dangers of smoking and of drugs; and about the role of exercise in physical development....

5 to 10 minutes Materials 3 small plastic cupsSmall object Directions Extensions Let your child take a turn at mixing while you do the guessing.Use 2 small objects and ask your child to pick the cup that has nothing under it.

Why Parents Will Love a Birthday Party at the Mall There are many advantages to throwing your teen daughter’s birthday party at the mall. The thing that you do need to be aware of is your budget! It can be very easy to rack up the costs at the mall. Keep your budget in mind and think about narrowing the guest list to fewer than 10 teenage girls so costs are manageable....

Medically speaking, it is safe to serve food that has not been warmed up. Whether you heat food or serve it cold is not so much a matter of health as it is one of your baby’s preferences. Follow Food Safety Guidelines Modern food safety standards for commercial foods, including baby food, ensure that it’s perfectly safe to take packaged baby food straight from the grocery shelf and feed it to your baby....

However, while vaping is marketed as safer than combustible cigarettes, the scientific evidence is clear that e-cigarettes are harmful and habit-forming. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, one in five high schoolers use these products. So, even if your child isn’t vaping, they most likely know kids who are, and/or are exposed to it on a regular basis at school. What Is Vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or vaporizer....

They are concerned about the health of a child raised in an orphanage. They are worried about the high cost of many international adoptions, including the cost associated with foreign travel.They don’t like the idea of traveling to a foreign country and staying for days or weeks in another culture while waiting for the paperwork to be processed. Other adopters have equally strong views about why international adoptions are preferable:...

And by the way, although it’s commonly called morning sickness, you can experience nausea at any time of day or night. A good way to ward off the queasies is to stick to bland foods like soda crackers or dry toast. Fluids also help. If you are actually vomiting, make sure you replace your fluids and electrolytes with drinks designed for that purpose. Gatorade or other sports drinks can help....

“A victim mentality relates to the way an individual perceives their relationship with the world and circumstances,” says Julia M. Chamberlain, MS, INHC, LMHC, a holistic therapist and private practitioner in Massachusetts. “[It] refers to the state of believing that one is a victim and they have no control over their circumstances.” Having a victim mindset won’t serve your child well in life and can lead to a negative self-image, self-sabotage, resentment, and a lack of accountability, says Chamberlain....

Ping-Pong or golf balls Plastic container with lid Directions

Effort: Easy - some sewing required Materials: Black sweatshirt with or without hood Black sweatpants Jointed cardboard skeleton decoration (choose size according to size of child) Needle and thread, safety pins, or tape White gloves Face paint Instructions: Carefully take apart the cardboard skeleton decoration. Sew, pin, or tape each cardboard bone to the appropriate part of the body. Paint face to look like a skeleton or use the head part of the decoration as a mask....