All these questions and more may run through your mind as you consider which choice to make. Despite the potential risks, allowing your teen to stay home alone can actually be an important step in their development. Not only will it give your teen a chance to prove that they are capable of taking care of themselves for a short time, it also helps prepare them for both the freedom and responsibility of college life....
One good way to ensure a backup plan is to ask the childcare provider to have one for you, especially if your child is in a family day care or you have a nanny. When you first interview potential caregivers, find out what they will do if they are unable to care for your child due to their own illness or personal emergency. If your nanny comes from an agency, see if the agency will send a substitute....
While it’s true that you can control what you say and how you say it when you make your pregnancy announcement, the one thing you can’t control is how someone else takes your pregnancy news. Sometimes you might be worried that they will be upset or angry and you become pleasantly surprised when they are truly happy for you. I remember when my sister said she was pregnant, we all knew my mom was going to blow her stack....
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Some parents automatically side with other grown-ups, roll their eyes at their own child’s behavior, and believe it instantly when another adult criticizes or accuses their child. “Your Billy hit my Angela.” “Billy! Get over here right this moment!” (smack!). That’s not right. Your child needs to know that there is at least one person in the world who believes in him, no matter what happens. That’s you. If you’re in a situation where you must leap to assumptions, assume your child is right....
Regardless of your past experiences, you have only a vague notion of what a parent-teacher conference was all about and what happens at such a meeting. Now that you’re an adult and responsible for taking part in these events, let’s define what you can expect during a parent-teacher conference. What Is a Parent-Teacher Conference? A parent-teacher conference is a meeting between a student’s parents and teacher or teachers, to discuss the child’s progress academically, socially and with regard to expected classroom behavior....
They will focus on experiences that support their point of view but will ignore any experiences, including their own, that provide evidence that they are wrong. They will do the same thing with other types of evidence as well. Types of Belief of Perseverance There are three main types of belief perseverance: Self-impressions – Beliefs about the self, including what one believes about his abilities and skills, including social skills, and body image....
Aloha, Dolores, by Barbara Samuels When Dolores enters her cat, Duncan, in a Meow Munchies Cat Food contest, she’s certain Duncan is so good-looking, smart, and talented that he’ll win first prize. When a cat named Fifi wins instead, Dolores must rise to the occasion… and with a little help from Faye, she discovers that winning isn’t everything. Bonaparte, by Marsha Wilson Chall When a young French boy goes away to school, he and his dog are sad to be separated until they find a way to change the school’s rules about dogs....
Car seat safety is one of the most important things new parents need to think about when bringing baby home from the hospital. Car seats can save lives in the event of a minor or serious accident. They also ensure that babies ride comfortably in the car until they have grown enough to be protected by a vehicles’ seat belt system. We tested the Britax Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat to see if it lived up to its reputation as the ultimate in safety and comfort....
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Your children are in charge of planning for a Mars Colony. Their mission?To insure the colony’s success by bringing along enough supplies andtools to create a self-sufficient outpost of human civilization. The missioncan be a group or classroom effort, or a family activity. This activity has the makings of a world-class science project.As a kid, I used to spend countless hours sketching plans for my ownMars Colony. Part of the attraction was healthy escapism – I was in chargeand my folks were on another world....
Let’s take a look at what membrane sweeps are, how they are performed, what they feel like, and what to expect after you have a membrane sweep done. What Is a Membrane Sweep? A membrane sweep is commonly done for pregnant individuals who are past their due dates, or at least 39 weeks pregnant. Unlike other methods of labor induction, a membrane sweep doesn’t involve medication and can be done during a routine office visit....
Because retinol is so potent, it is also a controversial ingredient to use during pregnancy and postpartum. Here, we are going to tackle whether or not it is safe to use when breastfeeding. (Spoiler: the answer is no, you cannot use retinol during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.) “There are controversial opinions on this topic, as the amount [or retinol] absorbed into the bloodstream may be quite minimal,” explains Deanne Mraz-Robinson, M....
When conundrums like these arise regarding what you can and can’t use while pregnant, the best course of action is to arm yourself with knowledge of the benefits and the risks. Then, weigh those to determine your personal stance, and of course, discuss it with your healthcare provider. To help, we’re discussing all things tea tree oil and pregnancy. Ahead, learn all about the pros and cons, as well as expert advice from two board-certified dermatologists....
You may have heard that left-hand dominance is a sign of a learning disability. Rest assured, in most cases, left-handedness is a normal part of child development. While it is possible for left-handedness to coexist with learning disabilities or other health concerns, this is the exception and not the rule. This review of left-handedness in children will help you separate fact from fiction. How Hand Dominance Develops Babies begin to show a preference for one hand over the other even before birth, and that preference continues to develop throughout childhood....
