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Effort: Hardly any Materials: Lampshade Black clothes Instructions: Just throw on the lampshade when you’re about to leave.

In dating, the term love bombing has negative associations (think manipulation via grand romantic gestures and gratuitous attention). However, love bombing is also a positive parenting technique that some child psychologists and parents swear by to improve behavior in children from around age 3 to the early teen years. Here, we explore what a love bomb is, when a child might need one, and how to get the best results....

What you do: 1. Write a few letters of the alphabet on a piece of paper, at least three inches tall. 2. Roll lumps of clay into long, thin pieces. 3. Help your child form the strips of clay into letters, using the written letters as a guide. Why it works: Your child becomes familiar with creating the shapes of letters. © 2000 National Center for Learning Disabilities

Fidget Toys You can get sets of nifty fidget toys, of all kinds and sizes and shapes, from many occupational therapy catalogs, but you can also assemble a good batch of them yourself, from easy-to-find items. Try, for starters: A balloon filled with sand and knotted securely A smooth stone A palm-size seashell An old set of keys A combination lock Weighted Items Weighted blankets and vests can exert a calming influence on your child, but seeing the prices some companies charge for them can have the opposite effect on you....

Help your child make a memory box where she can store her special mementos and childhood treasures. Materials Cardboard box with lid Magazines, photos, paint, markers, and/or stickers Clear contact paper (optional) Directions

Micah is traditionally considered a unisex name and is a perfect option for parents looking for non-gendered names for their baby. If you like the name, but are looking for a softer alternative for a baby girl, Myka is a more feminine variation you could consider. Micah could also be a variation of the common English masculine name, Michael. Micah is also considered a short form for the name Micaiah, an old Hebrew name that also means “Who is like God?...

The Pressure to Breastfeed There’s no denying that breast milk offers optimal nutrition for babies. The evidence is clear and the arguments are many. Mothers of multiples are all too aware of the benefits; they’re elaborated in every book, website, and magazine article. Well-meaning friends, relatives, and medical personnel reiterate the positive power of breastfeeding as they encourage mothers to pursue nursing. Many mothers of multiples are staunch supporters of breastfeeding; they certainly would if they could....

Age: All agesTime: An afternoonType of Activity: Art and nature Materials needed: Step One: Decide how large you want your mural to be. Lay your paper out lengthwise on a long table or the floor; be sure to lay it over newspaper in case of a spill. Then lay out your paints before you go on your walk. Step Two: Take a walk in a nearby park or woods and begin collecting twigs of varying lengths; acorns, small pinecones, a handful of pine needles, and some small sticks....

Use several layers of paper to make a landscape appear more three-dimensional and realistic. Materials Scissors One sheet of plain paper Two sheets of tracing paper Markers or crayons Tape or glue Directions

Materials Plastic or glass bowl Eight single sheets of newspaper Large container full of warm water Scissors Liquid tempera, acrylic, or spray paint Shellac or clear acrylic spray Directions

Early in your married life, having sex was probably a very high priority in your relationship. Now sex might be a lower priority because there are so many other things to get done. It can be difficult to think about having sex when you are thinking about your other responsibilities. There are dirty dishes, piles of laundry, pressures from work, and other members of the family to think about. That surely doesn’t conjure up romantic images....

Typically, only one oocyte each cycle will become a mature egg and be ovulated from its follicle. This process is known as ovulation. A woman is born with all the oocytes she will ever have. This number decreases naturally with age. Age also reduces the quality and genetic stability of the oocytes. This is why it’s harder to get pregnant after 35. The fully mature ovum is visible to the human eye, measuring 0....

Babies who exhibit oral aversion (the reluctance, avoidance, or fear of eating, drinking, or accepting sensation in or around the mouth) refuse to eat or experience significant distress during feeding, causing them to receive inadequate nutrition. Signs and Symptoms Signs of oral aversion include: Appearing hungry but refusing to eatClamping his or her mouth shut and turning his or her head away from the breast or bottleConsuming less milk or food than expected for ageDisplaying poor growthFeeding only while drowsy or asleepFussing or crying when preparations are made for feeding time, such as when placed in a feeding position or when presenting a bottleTaking a small amount of breast or bottle milk and then pulling away...

Compared to last year, there are a lot of new and unique names that we predict to top the charts. There are even ones that were once popular that seem to be making a comeback We are going to talk about some of these new trends that surround pop culture and other areas of entertainment. We will also look back at the top 10 boy names and girl names of 2022....

Paper—construction paper, wallpaper or magazine pages Round toothpicks or nails Glue String or yarn Shellac, paint, or felt tip markers