There is no simple answer to this question. Instead, use your knowledge of your child and look at the options available to you at your local school. In order to make this decision, consider the factors educators and researchers believe indicate that grade acceleration will be good for your child. Signs That Acceleration May Be Indicated It’s important to remember that you are looking for an overall picture, rather than checking off a specific set of traits and skills....

Some parents worry that they will do the wrong things for their child or that they aren’t smart, talented, or educated enough to provide the types of experiences their child needs. However, all it really takes is a little understanding and creativity. Here are some ideas to get you started. General Guidelines for Nurturing Gifted Children Your first task as a parent is helping a gifted child to make the most of their abilities by learning what it means to nurture them....

If you have ever gone looking for bento box inspiration on social media, you have probably come across Jessica Woo (known as @sulheejessica on TikTok). Woo’s TikTok is dedicated to assembling beautiful bento box lunches for her kids. Now, over 5.6 million followers watch along as she begins each video with a soothing, “Let’s make some lunch for my kids.” While Woo has been making bento boxes for five years—her oldest is in fifth grade and has had bento box lunches kindergarten—she never set out to be a social media star....

Occasionally, there are scenarios when the parent who initially requested it later wishes to stop receiving child support payments. Before we look at how to stop child support altogether, let’s explore some of the circumstances in which a parent may want to stop receiving or even completely refuse incoming child support payments. Why Stop Child Support Payments? There are several reasons why parents would change their minds about child support payments....

Waiting until kids are close to entering puberty can be tempting, as you may wonder what a toddler or preschooler would even need to know about how their bodies will eventually change. However, it’s better not to wait, according to experts. “Conversations about puberty can start a lot earlier than we think,” says Hina J. Talib, MD, a New York City-based pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist, and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....

Telling your child that their family is breaking up can feel doubly hard—you’re likely struggling with your own feelings of regret, failure, uncertainty, relief, or sadness while also coping with inflicting this wound on your child. But while there is no one perfect way to share this likely devastating news, some approaches are better than others, says Kelly Krawczynski MA, MFT, a marriage and family therapist in West Chester, Pennsylvania....

Some things to consider when using a baby gate with stairs: Use a baby gate both at the bottom and top of the stairs.Use a baby gate that actually screws into the wall at the top of the stairs. Never use pressure-mounted baby safety gates at the top of a staircase; use them at the bottom, if at all.Keep items that your toddler could use to climb over the gate away from the gate (chairs, step stools, stepladders, large toys)....

Many moms are particularly concerned about the changes that will happen to their breasts after birth. Whether you plan to breastfeed or not, during pregnancy, your body prepares your breasts for breastfeeding, which naturally brings a lot of changes. Let’s look at exactly what happens to postpartum breasts, how your relationship to your breasts changes, how long these changes last—and most importantly, how to cope, accept, and celebrate it all....

Secretory IgA in Breast Milk Secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the main antibody found in breast milk, and it’s considered the most important one. Babies are born with low levels of IgA. As they grow, their immune system makes more IgA and their levels slowly rise. But when a baby breastfeeds, they get high levels of IgA from breast milk. Other Immunoglobulins Besides IgA, there are four other types of immunoglobulins in breast milk: IgE, IgG, IgM, and IgD....

Take this quick quiz. Match each gesture or movement with its meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided. You will use some letters more than once. Meaning Body Language Answers

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It is a normal concern for families in these times. With economic pressures mounting, it only makes sense to consider the financial impact of having children two (or more) at the same time. When your family grows by a single child, there are expenses. When it multiplies with multiples, the costs grow exponentially. How Much Does It Cost to Raise Twins? An estimate by the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that the cost of raising a child born in 2015 (the latest date for which figures are available) to the age of seventeen is $233,610....

As with all matters of preschool sexuality, try not to overreact to sex play. Just because your child and his friend are exploring their genitals is no reason to panic. In talking to your child about it, let him know that lots of children do that when they’re little. Acknowledge—and even applaud—the children’s curiosity about each other’s bodies. If you want them to stop, however, tell both children that certain parts of our bodies are private....

Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning “God has given.” It is a shortened version of the name Jehonathan or yehōnātān (Yahweh has given). Yahweh is the god of the Israelites, whose name was revealed to Moses in the form of four Hebrew consonants. The name is derived from two Hebrew elements; yeho referring to the Hebrew God and natan meaning “to give.” The name Jonathan also appears in the Old Testament, where Jonathan was the oldest son of King Saul, and portrayed as a man of great strength....

Choose The Right Swing Falling from a swing can cause serious injury. Studies show that falls from swings account for up to 31% of traumatic brain injury-related emergency room visits in kids up to age 4. Swing falls can also cause less serious injuries like fractures, cuts, and bruises. For optimal safety while your toddler is still learning how to swing, choose a swing with a full bucket seat or safety harness that includes a three-point harness....

How to Keep Kids’ Lunches Safe To make sure your child’s school lunch is kept safe, be sure to take the following precautions: Get an Insulated Lunch Box or Bag According to FoodSafety.gov, using an insulated lunch box or bag and frozen gel packs can be one of the most effective ways to keep food cold—and safe—till lunchtime. Anything that should be refrigerated, such as a sandwich made with lunch meat, yogurt, and milk, should be kept cold in your child’s lunch box or bag....

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours Materials: Large sturdy piece of white felt approximately 12 x 18 inches (Craft stores sell this size felt that is stiff like cardboard but flexible.) Yardstick Pencil Black fine-tipped marker Sticker letters Scissors Bag of felt numbers Bag of felt letters Glue gun Hole punch Yarn Assorted colors of felt squares This can be an ongoing project, and you can add new symbols as desired from year to year....

Hanging wire basket Sphagnum moss Potting soil Selected plants (see Note) Hanging baskets of flowers provide lots of color throughout the summer and fall. A ten-inch basket will hold eight to twelve plants, depending on the varieties chosen.