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Materials White glue (or corn syrup) Food coloring in 2-3 different colors Containers for glue Cooked spaghetti noodles Styrofoam meat tray Yarn or ribbon Directions

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Green or white bed sheet Green Rit-dye (if you have a white bed sheet) Green or white poster board (2 pieces) Green paint (if you have white poster board) Black marker Yellow tissue paper Glue or string Green face paint Scissors Headband (optional) Instructions: If you are using a white bed sheet, dye it green and hang to dry. Cut a piece of poster board and color it green....

In most adoptions, the relationship between the child and the bioparents is usually terminated, over, kaput. In a stepparent adoption, only the noncustodial parent loses parental rights. (The noncustodial parent occasionally keeps visitation rights, and I’ll talk about that a little later.) Why Adopt Your Stepchild? There are few reasons why you need to adopt a stepchild. In this country, people can choose to live with whomever they want, they can support anybody they want, and they can love whomever they want....

In some cases, a woman may not even be aware she is having or has had a miscarriage because it happens before she even knows she is pregnant. Most likely, though, an impending miscarriage will have some distinct symptoms, although having these symptoms in pregnancy does not always mean a miscarriage is occurring. If you do have any of the following symptoms, it is important to call your OB/GYN as soon as possible, as she may want you to come in for a medical evaluation....

If you’re going to be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday (and who isn’t?), help your kids in grades 2-6 polish their math skills while you root for your team. Throw them some problems like the ones we have here. Print this sheet out so it’s handy during the game. Your older kids can ask you some questions! (Go long – or scroll to the bottom of this page – to find a link to the answers....

The London-based mom of two (10-year-old Joshua and 7-year-old Scarlet) was determined to create something that would challenge and change women’s perceptions of their own health—and everyone else’s views of it as well. “[Technology] has the potential to disrupt the way we think about health, and even quicken the pace at which change can occur,” she says, which she observed first-hand while working in Africa. “I saw smartphone technology booming in Africa before [the continent] developed landlines, and [saw] how [that access] could start giving people information about their health,” she remembers....

Give your kids the ability to talk to the right strangers if they’re ever in a situation where they’re lost, alone, or in danger. If your child becomes lost, the first thing he or she should do is to approach a woman and ask for help. Women are more likely than men to become emotionally invested in your child and are statistically almost never sexual predators. Plus, women are almost always around and easy to find....

“You’ve got to play your best; it’s the championship, and the team’s counting on you.” “If you play well, we’ll be so proud of you.” “I’ve got ten bucks riding on you getting a home run.” From the time your child first sets foot on a field or court, it’s important to convey a love of the game, not a love of winning. If you feel your teen is overly wrapped up with winning, it’s not too late to try to change her attitude....

Tours of television (and radio) stations are available by appointment only. Small groups are welcome and the tour usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. Call the television station in your area and ask for the promotions manager who will schedule your visit. Public television companies welcome visitors and are designed for public access. All main production areas have windows so that visitors can watch the personnel at work. You will see sets for weekly programs and also a teleprompter....

Directions Cut a hole in the base of the tennis ball big enough for the child’s finger. Make the tennis ball into a face with paints, crayons, and markers. Use thumbtacks for eyes. Glue on yarn or colored paper for hair. Place the napkin over the child’s hand and have him insert his or her index finger into the tennis ball base. The child’s thumb and middle finger will be the puppet’s arms....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials: 1 large light-colored flat sheet (white or yellow works best) Black fabric marker Fabric paints Your toddler will feel that she is truly contributing to the holiday when she helps makes this festive tablecloth.

Most important, you want to protect your baby’s skin while in the sun. “Sun protection includes layers of protection (shade, sunscreen, proper sunwear), and I would highly recommend using sunscreen, even if a beach tent is being used. Both combined will add more layers of protection,” Mona Amin, DO, a board-certified general pediatrician based in Florida and member of Buybuy Baby’s Parenting Pros. When shopping for a baby beach tent, you’ll want to consider how many people you want it to fit and the amount of sun protection it offers....

When choosing a bottle warmer, convenience is key. Look for options that are both easy to use and easy to clean. Ideally, the bottle warmer will fit a variety of bottle shapes and sizes so you can easily switch bottle types as your baby grows. For on-the-go families, consider a bottle warmer that can heat up bottles in the car. Families with multiples should look for an option that can warm two or more bottles at a time....

Latke is one lucky pup! A family adopts him from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah — and names him after the golden potato pancakes that his scruffy fur resembles. Now it’s time for him to learn the rules of the house, as well as the traditions of the Festival of Lights. The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin By Martha Seif SimpsonPrice: $12.99; Ages: 4-8 In this folklore-inspired tale, a magical dreidel just won’t spin for greedy, spoiled children....

When selecting products you’ll want to consider the intended purpose of the item and your baby’s skin type and skin sensitivity. We carefully considered ingredients, skin types, purpose, sensitivity, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best baby skin care products for any need. The Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Body Lotion earned our top spot because it’s safe for any skin type and can be used daily. The deeply moisturizing natural colloidal oatmeal keeps your sweetie’s skin supple and soft all day long....

“[Beach toys] give children the opportunity to be bored, which does not often happen with our current on-the-go lifestyles,” says board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist Jessica Madden, MD, Aeroflow Breastpumps medical director and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). “Open-ended play encourages children to use their imaginations and reach out to other kids to play, even ones they do not know.” Dr. Madden says that the best beach toys are the ones that can be used safely and independently by your kids while also being easy to transport to and from the shore....

When researching kids’ Christmas books, we took reading level, diversity, and entertainment value into consideration. We also spoke with children’s librarian Betsy Bird, who blogs at The School Library Journal’s “A Fuse #8 Production,” about the importance of reading as a family. So pour some hot cocoa, grab a book, and snuggle up by the tree, because these are the best Christmas books for kids. Price at time of publication: $7...