On your next nature walk or trip to the park, take time to collect some twigs for this activity. In an afternoon your kids can turn an old empty jar into a beautiful vase! Materials Needed: Step One: While on a nature hike or playing in your backyard, gather a bunch of long, straight twigs. Step Two: Break your twigs so that they are an inch longer than the height of the jar....
Whether you have a first-time chess player or an advanced competitor on your hands, a good instructor (even if that’s you) is vital. “I can tell you from experience that teaching kids will definitely require a different approach from teaching adults—sometimes the student is in a bad mood because he’s hungry, or maybe she’s forgotten something that she seemed to understand last week,” explains National Master Craig Clawitter, who’s been teaching chess for more than 15 years....
Choose gifts that make her feel good and let her indulge a little so she knows just how hard she works. We carefully considered design, value, usefulness, and thoughtfulness when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for the moms in your life. Price at time of publication: $39 Price at time of publication: $32 Price at time of publication: $216 for Complete Adorned Price at time of publication: $32 Price at time of publication: $23 Price at time of publication: $130 Price at time of publication: $89 Price at time of publication: $8 Price at time of publication: $249 Price at time of publication: $29 Price at time of publication: $149 Price at time of publication: $78 Price at time of publication: $163 Price at time of publication: $195 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $109 Price at time of publication: $98 Price at time of publication: $18 Price at time of publication: $169 Gifts that help moms look and feel their best, like a new lipstick set she wouldn’t have had time to buy or a nice tote to replace her tired old diaper bag, can help put a bounce in her step as she goes through the daily grind of being a mom....
If you’re in the market for one, you’ll no doubt want a nursing cover that provides coverage, comfort, and versatility. We carefully considered design, material, ease of cleaning and use, size, durability, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best nursing covers on the market. We named the Copper Pearl Baby Car Seat Cover Canopy and Nursing Cover our top pick because it is a 5-in-1 cover that’s a car seat cover, nursing cover, shopping cart cover, high chair cover, and infinity scarf, so you’ll get plenty of use out of this besides breastfeeding....
Our Top Picks Fisher-Price Perfect Sense Deluxe Gym, from $43 (normally $75); amazon.com, walmart.com Dyson Ball Toy Vacuum, $24 (normally $34); buybuybaby.com Little Tikes Frog Pond Water Table, $26 (normally $40); amazon.com KidKraft Majestic Mansion Wooden Dollhouse, $135 (normally $240); amazon.com, walmart.com Swagtron Warrior T580 Hoverboard, from $140 (normally $190); bestbuy.com Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle, $299 (normally $400); walmart.com, bestbuy.com PAW Patrol: The Movie, Ultimate City Transforming Tower, $95 (normally $180); amazon....
Infants love putting things in their mouths, so keep an eye on age recommendations to ensure your kiddo plays safely. We researched value, toy safety, age recommendations, and milestones when reviewing products. Keep the 10-month-old in your life happy and busy with any of these toys. Price at time of publication: $150 Price at time of publication: $8 Parents praise this toy and find that it truly engages young kids and can be considered a must-have for their kiddo....
Whether a school is public or private really doesn’t matter. What is important is whether the school and its teachers are willing to accommodate the needs of gifted children. To determine if the school is a good fit for your gifted child, you will want to check it out, but you need to know what to look for in a good gifted program. For example, a good gifted program will have multiple options for the gifted, will be flexible in meeting students’ needs, and will provide a challenging curriculum....
What are some common mental health problems that can occur in pregnancy, and how can they impact the baby and mom-to-be? This article will give an overview of just that, including things you can do to support your mental health or the mental health of a loved one during pregnancy. Common Mental Health Issues That Can Occur During Pregnancy There are several mental illnesses that commonly occur during pregnancy. We’ve listed them below, along with a description of warning signs to look out for....
A study published in the journal Cell outlines how these beneficial bacteria can lead to healthy immune system development, which can then reduce the risk of allergies and autoimmune conditions in later years. “We often see increased colic, fussiness, gas, diaper rash, and eczema in babies that don’t possess enough of this healthy bacteria,” says Amna Husain, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Pure Direct Pediatrics....
People assigned male at birth are equally as affected by infertility as people assigned female at birth. Evaluating male fertility health can be the first step toward a successful and healthy pregnancy. The Myth of Male Fertility Because the discussion around fertility has historically focused on women, men are often either left out of the conversation or feel that infertility does not apply to them. “Male factor infertility is actually quite common, and certainly a lot more common than people realize,” says fertility specialist Sanaz Ghazal, MD, co-founder of RISE Fertility....
These tests are part of a growing, competitive landscape in healthcare that has been continuing to increase in popularity across North America. While they can be helpful, there are other factors to consider aside from genetic information results. Learning how the tests work and discussing the process and results with your healthcare provider can provide clarity on modes and methods of genetic testing. How Portable Predictive Genetic Tests Work Portable genetic tests are predictive, and use DNA sequencing to examine the risks of developing chronic disease, such as Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular conditions....
Every family is different and every toddler will handle welcoming a new sibling differently, but to ensure that everyone is as prepared as they can be, here are some tips for transitioning into a family with both a toddler and a baby. Talk to Your Toddler It may seem obvious, but one of the easiest places to start preparing for how your family will change is to simply talk to your toddler....
But you’d put up the storm shutters if forecasters said a hurricane was likely to hit. As a company manager, you’d prepare yourself and your employees for the repercussions of a hostile takeover, even if the acquiring company ended up being affable. My veteran mommy friends and I suggest you, too, lay in provisions to ease Junior’s arrival and your adjustment to the new management of your household. Lining Up Helpers Galore First, get help, at least periodic relief, lined-up for six weeks to two months after the birth, not just a week or two....
Preparing emotionally for a reunion is a critical first step. The child, even if they are now an adult, needs to carefully think through the implications of a reunion and needs to plan carefully for the initial contact and the first meeting. Once the decision has been made to reconnect, here are some pointers from those with experience about making the initial contact and the first meeting work well....
Unlike an early miscarriage, you may not have as much choice in your treatment options. Your plan of care may be determined by circumstances outside your control, such as infection or preterm rupture of membranes (also called the bag of waters). Your physician will advise you about any options you have and help you make an informed decision about the right treatments for your individual needs. Please note that these treatments may also apply to women who require a medically indicated termination....
What Trisomy 22 Means Trisomy 22 means that a person has three copies of the 22nd chromosome instead of the expected two copies. The condition can be complete (meaning all cells in the body are affected) or mosaic (meaning some cells are affected but not others). It is also possible to have partial trisomy 22, meaning two complete copies of chromosome 22 and an additional incomplete copy of only part of the chromosome....
