For instance, some parents know from the beginning that they want the convenience of disposable diapers. Meanwhile, other parents are convinced that cloth diapers are the only way to go—especially when considering how long it takes a disposable diaper to break down in a landfill. Regardless of your opinion or your reasons, if you are considering cloth diapers for your newborn, or if you want to switch to cloth diapers after starting out with disposables, it’s important to make a well-informed decision....

Types of Stability and Balance Skills There are three different kinds of stability skills, all of which are important and useful for various physical activities. Even though some of them don’t involve much motion, it still takes muscle strength, practice, and coordination to master them. Static Balance This is the ability to balance in a stationary position. Simply standing in place, on one or two feet, is a stability skill. In static balance, the center of gravity stays stable over the body’s base of support....

Will they allow the necessary snacks in class? Where and by whom will routine blood tests be run? What about insulin injections? And if your child senses a problem coming on, how should your child alert the teacher? If he/she is experiencing a severe insulin reaction for which the usual sugar treatment is not sufficient, who in the school is prepared to administer glucagon? If your older child is participating in strenuous sports, such as track, football, or basketball, what special provisions need be made before, during, and after the activity?...

There are two ways to view roof damage from the outside—up close and personal, which means climbing up on a ladder, or at arm’s length via binoculars. You’ll get a better picture of what’s going on if you can get on the roof, but it isn’t always necessary. Also, you don’t have to do it yourself. You can hire an expert, such as a roofing contractor, to do it for you....

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Solid black, white, or colored outfit (such as a sweat suit) High-top shoes or boots Two laundry or trash bags, large enough to cover the front and back of your child’s torso Lightweight clothing, to be used as laundry items Lots of safety pins and/or clothespins Empty box of detergent and/or other cleaning items Wicker or lightweight hamper top Long rectangular scarf Two small signs that say “Dirty Laundry”...

1. Under the Bed Train Storage What little kid wouldn’t want a super cool train set under their bed just waiting for them to pull it out and play? This project calls for a piece of plywood, a few 1x4s, a play mat, train set, and rolling castors. It comes together pretty quickly and would work in a train-themed room or all on its own. Source: The Chirpy Toddler 2....

When you hear remarks like these as a parent you’re probably wondering what the truth is. Does sugar really cause hyperactivity in children? Historical Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity The idea that sugar causes hyperactivity in kids stems from a popular diet in the 1970s created by a pediatrician named Dr. Benjamin Feingold. The “Feingold Diet” was an elimination diet that did not permit any artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, and other additives common in processed food....

Caffeine in Breast Milk While it is known for certain that the caffeine you consume by drinking coffee, tea, and through other common caffeine-containing foods and drinks will go into your breast milk, the actual amount of caffeine in the breast milk of women who consume caffeine varies. There are great differences between the amounts of caffeine contained in foods and drinks, but also in the rates of absorption and elimination of caffeine from one woman to another....

Understanding the Changes How can you prepare your child with LD for the transition to middle school? The first step is to understand the changes he will be going through, and how his LD may affect his adjustment. The Differences Are… In middle school, your child will have to get used to:

Age: Preschool through elementaryTime: 30 minutes or more Type of activity: Arts and Crafts Materials needed: 8-10 graham crackers Empty milk carton (school size) Styrofoam meat tray Colorful hard candies to decorate (peppermint, gumdrops, sprinkles, etc.) Tube frosting with varied tips White frosting

5 to 10 minutes Materials Plastic tub or bowlLiquid detergentHand-cranked eggbeater Directions Extensions Add a drop of yellow food coloring to one side of the tub and a drop of red to the other.Use real eggs to beat, and cook them after they are beaten to a frothy stage.

Of course, some parents continue to provide some level of financial support for their offspring beyond the age of 21, even though financial support is not required by law. And, in many families, adult children allow their parents to maintain some level of authority despite the fact that the adult offspring are not legally obligated to abide by parental rules. Child Support Basics According to the law, parents have the obligation to continue to support a child financially and to provide housing and food until the child reaches the age of majority....

Epstein pearls are benign, meaning they are not dangerous to your baby. They do not require treatment and will go away on their own over the course of a few weeks. Characteristics of Epstein Pearls Epstein pearls contain keratin, a protein found in skin and other mucous membranes. They may resemble small pimples in your baby’s mouth and are generally painless. Epstein pearls are: Known to appear on their own or in clusters of 2 to 6 Less common in first-born babiesMore common in higher birthweight babiesMore common in Japanese, White, and Black babiesA range of sizes, from less than a millimeter to several millimeters in diameter...

When girls go through puberty, they develop body odor and breast buds as well as hair growth in the pubic and underarm areas. The hair on their legs also will get thicker and darker. For boys, they develop facial hair and body hair as well as experience a change in voice. Consequently, both boys and girls may have an interest in shaving at some point. Here are some things to consider if your child has asked about shaving....