For parents, however, the primary prom-related concerns aren’t financial. Our biggest prom worries are the risky behaviors associated with proms, most specifically driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and unsafe sex. Prom night always seems to be linked with drunken-driving injuries and deaths, date rapes, pregnancies and STDs. It’s become the night where teens’ poor judgment and dangerous choices have become institutionalized. Think back to your own proms....

My first-grader is having problems in school. Is he LD or ADHD? Read the answer… My eight-year-old daughter has a learning disability and ADD. Are there support groups in my area? What’s the best way to deal with LD and ADD? Read the answer… Do children with ADHD generally have more trouble with fine motor skills or could writing difficulties be linked to a learning disability? Read the answer… My 10-year-old has ADD and a reading disability....

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrated a disparity between the quality and frequency of the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children due to race. The study looked at 238,011 white, Black, Asian, and Hispanic children. Researchers found that white children were more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis and treatment for the disorder. Evidence of Discrimination This study is not the first time researchers have found a disparity in ADHD treatment....

Reasons to Refrain From Exercise You will want to talk to your doctor or midwife before you exercise if you have any of the following conditions: History or symptoms of preterm labor: If you have previously had a baby before 37 weeks gestation or if you’re having signs of preterm labor, you will want to take it easy and follow your practitioner’s orders. This may be only for a few weeks or only include certain types of exercise....

Custodial parenting involves a lot of responsibility, including taking care of the child’s physical and emotional needs and making all the major life decisions for them. Even if you are on good terms with your ex it’s a good idea to know the law before you need it. Custodial parents should consider the following legal tips to understand the responsibilities of having legal and physical custody of a child. A court will consider several factors prior to agreeing to a relocation....

Setting the Family Tone The first thing a father can do to promote success is to create a positive family atmosphere toward breastfeeding. If he views breastfeeding as making a positive difference in the health and well-being of his baby and as a high priority for his partner and child, this attitude will set the desired tone for achieving success. As a practical matter, breastfed babies need to accompany their mothers whenever possible....

Get answers to these questions before you pursue the termination of child support orders for yourself or your child. Quid Pro Quo and Terminating Child Support On the surface, some parents feel that it’s reasonable to withhold child support when visitations stop occurring on a regular basis. But this notion can cause you a lot of trouble in court. Why? Because court-ordered child support obligations continue even when there’s a problem with the relationship between the parent and the child or between the two parents....

Below are a few guidelines your child should know about texting, cell phone etiquette, and communicating with others ​without sacrificing their good character. Simple Rules for Text Messaging and Etiquette

Elementary schoolchildren are counting the fat grams in their cafeteria food. Six-year-old children are being diagnosed as anorexic. Eating disorders were once the domain of teenagers and collegiate women. These days, preteens and young children have joined the ranks of those obsessed with their bodies’ size and shape. David Herzog, M.D., director of the Harvard Eating Disorders Center at Massachusetts General Hospital says, “We’re seeing more kids under ten with eating disorders....

Sculpy or Fimo Clay Beads Make your own jewelry for your next holiday bash using this easy-to-work-with clay medium. Knead the clay with your fingers to soften it. Roll the clay into snakes and then cut them into beads to make jewelry. Roll two or three colors of clay together to form a twisted color effect. You can also roll several colors of clay together and form a contrasting color of clay into a flat piece to cover the roll....

Trusts are set up to provide certain benefits for all concerned: Protection of assets for the beneficiary. The property in the trust is managed by a trustee. Usually, this is someone who’s good at handling money. It can even be a parent (although this may not be a good idea tax-wise) or a trust company. Having a trustee in charge means that the beneficiary can’t squander the property; it’s protected for his benefit....

Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes This game can be played with more than two, but it tends to get too chaotic. The game must be played outdoors in the morning or late afternoon when the shadows are long.

Do head lice spread disease? Do they cause injury? Do they fly about the room and land on everything in sight? Do the nits somehow pass from child to child like live bugs? In a word: No. So, why are children being excluded from school merely for having a few louse eggs stuck to their hair shafts? As much as enforced school absence is an inconvenience for children in regular education, it’s a disaster for children with special needs, who miss out on needed school-provided therapies, react badly to the change of routine, may have life-threatening reactions to pesticide shampoos, and are neurologically unable to sit still for nit-picking....

More: How to Enjoy the Holidays Like a Kid Again My son just turned five this fall. Truth be told, I didn’t make a big deal about Santa with him when he was really little. Last year, he started talking about Santa bringing presents and I went along with it. Even though I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, I felt kind of bad about killing the joy for him before he got the chance to really experience it....

While it’s true that the majority of Americans live near their parents once they have left home, there are still many young adults who plant roots far from where their parents live. Many stay in the town where they went to college, move to up and coming cities with affordable housing or follow a girlfriend or boyfriend to where they choose to start their lives. As young adults’ lives develop and change, including marriage and family, parents may consider retirement or relocation to be near their young adult kids....

When a baby’s femur length is checked during pregnancy, expecting parents often wonder when to worry about short femur length. It is often considered a cause for potential concern and further evaluation if the femur length is below the 5th percentile. However, in the absence of other known health issues, research shows that most babies who have short femur length are small for their age but otherwise healthy. Learn more about when to worry about short femur length....

Materials Needed:· Glass jar with lid (make sure the jar is large enough to fit your hands inside.)· Floral clay · Small waterproof figures for the snow globe (plastic house, buildings, trees, people…)· “Snow” (glitter, small plastic stars or flowers, etc.)· Hot glue gun · Waterproof craft glue· Ribbon, optional · Paintbrush and paint, optional What to do: Step One: Wash the jar well before beginning this project. Step Two: Apply a thin layer of floral clay to the inside of the lid....

Peeps Quiz See what you know about these Easter favorites. Passover Quiz During Passover, everyone has a role to play, from the tiniest tot on up. How’s your family’s Passover know-how? Vernal Equinox Quiz The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring. Find out how much you know about this extraterrestrial event! Daylight-Saving Time Quiz Spring ahead? Fall back? Are you ready for daylight-saving time? The Art of Easter and Passover Quiz How much do you know about the movies and art that celebrate Easter and Passover?...

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