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Put a first-aid kit in a handy location such as the kitchen and teach him some basics: how to stop bleeding from a cut and deal with a minor burn, for example. The kitchen also is a good place to keep a flashlight, batteries, and battery-powered radio in case there is a power outage due to a storm. Tell him not to light candles. Teach him where to go if the storm becomes severe: maybe it’s the basement or on the ground floor under a piece of sturdy furniture....

The name Samuel is from the Old Testament of the Bible, and derives from a Hebrew phrase meaning either “God has heard” or “name of God.” Samuel from the Bible is respected by Jews, Christians, and Muslims as a wise prophet, judge, and leader of ancient Israel. How Popular Is the Name Samuel? Samuel has been a popular name throughout the English-speaking world since biblical names became common in the 16th century....

Insulation is any material that prevents an object from drastically changing its temperature. This simple experiment demonstrates how it can affect the change in the temperature of a liquid. Be sure to conduct this experiment with adult supervision, because you’ll be using hot tap water. Gather your materials. You will need: Two identical small containers for holding water, such as plastic drinking cups, small coffee cans, or Mason jars Two thermometers (the experiment can still work if you only have one....

“From the earliest stages of development, encouragement plays an important role in a child’s sense of self,” explains Jessica Payne, LCSW-C, CATP, an early childhood and young child therapist at Kentlands Psychotherapy in Gaithersburg, MD. “From learning how to walk to trying out for that play, children often lean on encouragement from their adults to muster up the courage to try.” Providing encouragement starts to change the behavior of children from a very early age....

What Is Mpox? Mpox is an infection caused by orthopoxvirus, and is in the same family as smallpox. While mpox causes bumpy lesions, it’s not in the same virus family as chickenpox, which is caused by the varicella virus. The mpox virus was first discovered in Africa in 1958. Although it was discovered in monkeys—which is how it got its name—it’s not clear how it originated in monkeys. Mpox is also commonly seen in non-human primates and in rodents, such as squirrels and rats....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Hula-hoop Shower curtain or old bed sheet Shower curtain rings Thin rope Flip-flops Shower cap Skin-colored leotard Funnel Rod Tinsel Foil Tape Instructions: Tape or glue the funnel to the rod. Cover both in foil. Tape tinsel to the inside of funnel so it looks like water sprinkling out. This is your showerhead. Put the shower curtain around the hula-hoop. Make two shoulder straps out of the rope, and tie to the hula-hoop....

Myths About the Flu Vaccine There have long been myths and misconceptions about the flu shot, especially when it comes to young children and toddlers. One of the most common is that it causes the flu, an impossibility since the vaccine is not made with a live virus. Even when the vaccine is delivered with the FluMist nasal spray (which is a live vaccine), it is created from a weakened form of the virus which is unable to cause the flu....

“If you are in doubt, put down your defenses as a mother. Observe your daughter and listen carefully. There may have been times you haven’t heard things because you didn’t want to. Children are a wealth of knowledge if you listen and take in their perspective.” Try Talking Before You Snoop If you suspect your daughter is taking drugs, engaging in unsafe sex, showing signs of anorexia nervosa, or participating in any other dangerous behaviors, come right out and ask....

15 to 20 minutes Materials 1 cup liquid dish detergentWire coat hangarWaterFlat cake panDuct tape1/2 cup corn syrup Directions Extensions Vary the size of the bubble to smaller sizes by cutting a circle out of a Styrofoam plate or cup and using it for the bubble tool.Take turns dedicating each bubble to someone you love.Give each giant bubble a name of its own as soon as it is created.

As you begin to think about your baby reaching this milestone, you may have questions. If your baby doesn’t seem to be interested in rolling over or seems far away from being able to, you may wonder when babies typically gain this skill and if and when you should be concerned. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new, adjusted developmental milestones, in which they list ‘rolls from tummy to back as a 6-month milestone,” says Laura Jana, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics....

Although stretch marks can affect both men and women, they are more common in women. The scarring may appear as reddish or purple markings that stretch over certain areas of the skin. This scarring looks different from your normal skin. Over time, stretch marks can fade and take on a glossy, paler appearance. While they can occur on any part of the body, stretch marks are most often found on the thighs, hips, abdomen, breasts, lower back, buttocks, and upper arms....

Forceps are metal obstetrical instruments that look like salad tongs, sometimes used in assisted vaginal deliveries to guide the baby out of the vaginal canal. A study, published in the August 2021 issue of the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, looked at how Austrian, Canadian, Norwegian, and Swedish births were affected by forceps use. Research showed that a longer, more painful, and complicated recovery process occurred when births didn’t go as planned and the healthcare provider uses forceps to get the baby out....

While some kids may be too young to understand the rules of football or the importance of the “big game” Super Bowl Sunday can still be a time for kids of all ages to celebrate and bond over sports, foods and family. If your family loves to get together for the big game, or if this is your first time hosting a Super Bowl Sunday party, we have some fun tips and ideas guaranteed to score a touchdown with your fans!...

Couvade Syndrome Couvade comes from the French word couvee meaning “to hatch.” It has come to mean a man having a “sympathetic pregnancy.” Yes, this means that your partner could start to vomit, gain weight, and have many of the “joys” associated with pregnancy. Generally, sympathetic pregnancy symptoms begin at the end of the first trimester and increases in severity until the third trimester. The only known cure for couvade is to birth....

As your child matures, they will likely develop new questions or concerns about their disability. The way you approach these conversations will greatly influence how your child feels about themself and their potential. Acknowledge Your Child’s Disability Sometimes, guardians and parents avoid conversations about a child’s disability. They fear bringing up the subject will make their child feel bad or that it will cause a child to think they can’t succeed....