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Black marker Paper towel Paintbrush Water Directions

Directions Place soap on a sheet of newspaper. Mix paints and put colors in separate containers (paper cups). Let your child paint directly onto the soap with brushes or her fingers. Let the paint dry. The design can be readily washed off and your child can begin another one, or these soaps can be put on display in guest bathrooms before parties or special events. If you do the painting on aroma-rich soap, they can be placed in a bowl as room deodorizers....

Becoming a parent is such a challenge in itself. It can be both exciting and overwhelming to welcome a new baby into your life. The good news is, that you’re not alone. Many parents with newborns worry about leaving them alone too long, especially at night. There are several things that you can do to make the transition easier to help your baby sleep better alone. Certain baby products are designed to keep a watchful eye on their little ones while they sleep the night away in their crib....

What Is a PICC Line? A PICC line is a long, soft, plastic tube inserted into a large vein in the baby’s arm or leg. The line is guided up into a large vein near the heart where it can deliver medications such as antibiotics or chemotherapy) and/or total parental nutrition (TPN). The procedure for inserting a PICC line takes about 1 to 2 hours to complete. A PICC line is similar to a peripheral IV, but is longer and lasts longer....

If you tend to say yes to most of your child’s requests, you might have a permissive parenting style. What Is Your Parenting Style? There are three types of parenting styles, as defined by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind. Each style of parenting is defined by your level of demandingness and your level of responsiveness. Demandingness refers to your expectations of your child. Responsiveness refers to how much you take your child’s emotional experience into account....

Materials Paper Scissors, tape, glue, and Markers photos (optional) Directions

This game is a variation of “hide and seek.” It is best played outdoors. “Sardines” can be played with two or more players.

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: A red one-piece sleeper, or something similar to it (sweats, long johns) A headband Red pipe cleaners Cardboard (size depends on child) Aluminum foil Sticky Velcro? Instructions: Put on the sleeper. Cut out a square of cardboard (to fit on chest). Cover cardboard with foil. Velcro onto the front of the sleeper to make the “TV screen.” Form a circle and a “stem” out of the pipe cleaners and attach to the headband....

Materials Several Popsicle sticks Tape Markers or acrylic paints Directions

“Students spend a great deal of their time awake in school. A teacher’s classroom is sometimes the safest place some of our students get to be,” says Methany Thornton, a Georgia-based middle school language arts teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience and a coordinator for 7 Mindsets, an SEL (social-emotional learning) program that teaches students and school staff how to deal with their emotions in a healthy way....

Your child will get there on their own timetable—and with lots of practice. Like drinking from a cup or using a spoon, using the potty is a skill that must be learned. It is best accomplished when your child has developed emotionally and physically to the point where they are ready to take on using the bathroom independently. Starting potty training before your child is ready can backfire and lead to frustration for everyone involved....

15 to 20 minutes Materials Old tires Directions Use the arms for balance as you jump on and off the tire surfaces until you get comfortable with the motion. Encourage landing on both feet. Extensions Once confidence is achieved, try jumping from one tire to another.Reverse directions or go backward.Make up a routine and take turns doing it properly.Use a timer.A small exercise trampoline can be substituted for the tires.

Paper bag with handles or small basket Empty food boxes and containers Directions

Add in a toddler’s drooling, thumb-sucking, or pacifier use and you have a recipe for pink, raw, and cracked skin around the mouth. The good news is you can help prevent chapped lips with a few easy tips. How to Prevent Toddler Chapped Lips Make sure that your toddler stays hydrated and drinks plenty of fluids. Use a humidifier at home and wipe your child’s lips gently throughout the day....

Here are some recommendations for preventing – or at least reducing – bad behavior. Establish and provide the necessary structure: rules/expectations and consequences. Set limits; be clear and consistent. Your responses to your child’s behaviors/misbehaviors should be predictable, not random. Organize and arrange the home environment in a way that will optimize the chances for success and avoid conflict. Anticipate problem situations and avoid them. Set up routines and adhere to them as closely as possible....