Aluminum storm doors are sold hinged to an aluminum frame, painted white or whatever other color happens to be trendy. The door should come with instructions, which helps because you may have to adjust the following process to mount your particular door. Step 1: Choosing a Storm Door Durability, appearance, and a good seal are the three considerations in choosing a door. Although storm doors are pretty basic, you may have some choices, especially in the upper price ranges:...

You can help strengthen your child’s intrapersonal intelligence by: Giving him a diary and encouraging him to write in it often. Holding goal-setting sessions and letting him decide how he can contribute to the family. He can set a goal to make the bed every morning, for example. Establishing a quiet time in the family schedule, immediately before or after dinner, perhaps. Encouraging him to express his emotions, asking him to explain how he feels about family, school, his friends, and so on....

What Is Inventive or Invented Spelling? Inventive spelling refers to the practice of children using incorrect and unusual spellings for words. It is also sometimes called “invented spelling.” Typically, inventive spelling is used by students who are just learning to put sounds together to make words. The written form of an inventively-spelled word often will contain the letters of the sounds a child hears when he says a word. In fact, you may hear teachers say to a child who asks how to spell a word, “Write the sounds you hear....

More: How the MTHFR Gene Impacts Pregnancy What is the mucus plug? Ok, we know the uterus, we know the fetus, we know the placenta, but do we know what the mucus plug is, and does? According to Dr. Mitchell Kramer, Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island’s Huntington Hospital, “the mucus plug is a mucus seal that acts as a barrier between the vaginal environment which contains bacteria and the sterile environment inside the uterus where the pregnancy sac and fetus reside....

Many parents are thankful to the imagination-based game platform that seems to entrance kids and keep them engrossed for hours on end. However, while Roblox, or similar games like Minecraft, may look like a simple kid’s game, it’s so much more. It might not be age-appropriate for your child. So what is Roblox, really? Why is every kid so obsessed with it? And most importantly, is Roblox safe for younger kids?...

This standard doesn’t mean that all baby formula brands are exactly the same. But any of the major brands, such as Enfamil, Similac, or Gerber, as well as store brands from Walmart, Target, or Kroger, will meet your baby’s basic nutritional needs when prepared and fed as directed. Never make your own homemade baby formula, which can be very dangerous to your baby’s health (it may not offer complete nutrition and there is a risk of introducing harmful bacteria)....

Effort: Easy - sewing is optional Materials: Box (to fit over a walker or stroller) Jester hat (or colorful felt and jingle bells) Paint and paintbrush Crank or handle made from rolled up construction paper Needle and thread or glue Face paint Instructions: Get box to fit over walker or stroller and leave flap to be a lid. Paint box. Tape on the handle. Add the hat and some rosy cheeks to toddler....

Thanks to COVID-19, everything we do comes with new concerns and questions, and the holidays—a time we hope will be enjoyable and relaxing—are no exception. When you have a young baby at home, they’ll be at the forefront of your mind. Is it safe to have the usual stream of holiday visitors? What do I need to do to keep my baby safe? Here, we’ll answer questions about how to protect your newborn from COVID-19 this holiday season....

Undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues can have devastating consequences, including chronic pain, incarceration, and suicide. But children simply aren’t getting the help they need to improve their mental health—and thus improve their prospects and overall quality of life. According to a large study comparing the prevalence of children with mental health concerns and the rate at which they get treatment, less than half of the children polled who had a mental health disorder had received treatment....

Teach your toddler to build a Kwanzaa chain made of colored construction paper, and use it to decorate the hall. Red, green, and black construction paper Scissors Glue or paste Directions

Stick with whole-grain varieties, including whole wheat, multigrain, rye, millet, oat bran, oat, and cracked wheat. (This goes for all types of bread: sliced bread, pita, bagels, English muffins, crackers, and so on.) Although “wheat” bread might sound just as healthy as “whole-wheat” bread, don’t be fooled; it’s merely a blend of white and whole-wheat flour. A product labeled “whole-wheat” must be made from 100 percent whole-wheat flour. Check the label and choose breads with at least 2 grams of fiber per slice....

Many students participated in digital education in 2020, but that didn’t curb the reports of bullying. Instead, students faced taunting online. Bullying can have long-lasting effects, so it is important to teach children to respect others, as well as to help those who’ve been bullied. Here’s what parents can do. What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied Parents should always remain vigilant when it comes to their child’s behavior, especially as it relates to school....

Who Am I Today? Your adolescent is in flux. She may try on identities like hats: punk, slacker, social activist, financier. Changing “costumes” (including hair styles and world views) is an important part of your child’s self-discovery. Stay back and watch her explore. Making an issue out of hair color or skirt length is often not worth it. You risk alienating your teenager. Remember, choose your battles. Young adolescents often go through a year or more where they and their friends seem to meld, and become one, giant, hormonal mass of jumbo adolescent....

Taking them on frequent trips to the library. Making sure they have access to a variety of books and, if possible, books with read-along cassettes. Asking them to keep a journal or diary. Asking them to write and read aloud a summary of your family’s weekly activities.

While Americans enjoyed a pretty good stretch of low unemployment in the late 1990s, the twenty-first century has not started out as fortuitously. The U.S. economy already was faltering before the attacks, which resulted—in addition to mass death and destruction—in widespread layoffs and unemployment. It’s unclear how quickly our economy will recover, but it’s a sure bet that many, many people will face the challenges of unemployment for months to come....

10 to 15 minutes Materials Long mailing tube with the plastic ends removedA few small plastic or metal cars Directions Not only does this game challenge concentration and motor coordination, but it also holds a surprise reward when the car zips out the other end. Hold the tube slightly elevated on one side and pass small metal cars through it, one at a time. Your child will love watching the cars go in one side and come out the other....