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Watch Out: It’s Battle Time! Researchers actually found a rhythm for the fights between moms and adolescent daughters. Battles normally occur when a mom and daughter come home at the end of the day. Mom tries to assert her control and daughter tries to maintain her free, out-of-sight independence. Mom asks questions, perhaps too many questions. Daughter reacts in that singular-minded way adolescent girls do. She feels like she is suspected of doing something wrong and doesn’t stop to think logically that her mom may simply be interested in her life....

Sunscreen Sun hat Bag lunch Juice Books Directions Every child should pick berries at least once in her life! Kids find strawberries the easiest to pick, as they are low to the ground, easy to see, and have no thorns. Try these 12 Berry-Licious Dessert Recipes!

“If you haven’t worn denim in a while, the best advice is to keep it simple,” New Jersey-based stylist Julie Holobinko tells Verywell Family. “One full length and one cropped style could last you your whole pregnancy.” As you start your search for the best jeans to wear right now, you’ll have to decide if you want to relax in the stretch of jeggings or go with Holobinko’s trend advice: “Denim styles have changed significantly over the past few years....

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Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials: Heavy-duty poster board Mud Leaves and grass Sticks, twigs, and pine needles If you have the chance, show your child a real-life bird’s nest. Talk about what he would use to build a nest if he were a bird. When this nest is complete, your child might want to put a toy bird or eggs in it.

Binoculars Bird book for your area Anywhere you go there will be birds. Get a book from the library to find out what kind of birds you can expect to see in your area. Birds owe their success as a species to their ability to fly. Flight enables birds to feed where other animals cannot, escape enemies, and move with the seasons. Birds in flight are a beautiful sight. Take your binoculars and look for birds flying and resting....

A blanket sleeper is a one-piece outfit that helps keep baby warm and comfortable during the night. Wearing these toasty pajamas means baby doesn’t need to be covered by a blanket. Infant sleepers made of thinner material may also be called stretch-suits, one-piece pajamas, or footie pajamas, while thicker versions are generally called blanket sleepers. Keeping Baby Warm at Night Typically, babies need about one additional layer of clothing beyond what an adult would wear in the same temperature....

Instead, help your kids see the array of occupations that are related to each of their intelligence areas. The best way to do this is by having adults talk with your kids about their career choices and by going on lots of field trips. Then children can begin making their own decisions about what feels right. Of course, virtually every job consists of a variety of responsibilities that touch on several intelligences....

During the first few weeks of breastfeeding, it’s normal to experience an overabundant supply of breast milk. If you have oversupply, that abundance continues beyond those initial weeks. People with oversupply usually notice that their baby coughs and chokes during feedings. Babies also tend to bob on and off the breast as they struggle to nurse and breathe. They may clamp down or bite while breastfeeding to try to stop the forceful flow....

Overview Pierced nipples do not usually cause complications with breastfeeding. In general, piercings in the nipple will not affect your breast milk supply or your ability to make breast milk. Piercings on other areas of the breast may interfere with milk production or nursing but usually are not a cause for concern, and most likely, you can still breastfeed. The main issue is safety for the baby regarding the jewelry that goes in the piercing....

Stomach Trauma During Pregnancy How far along you are in your pregnancy matters a lot when it comes to abdominal trauma. In the first trimester and the start of the second trimester, the uterus is completely protected by the pelvis and the bones of the pelvis act as a protective barrier. Because the uterus isn’t exposed at this point, neither falls nor minor trauma are likely to be problematic. It’s only after the first trimester, when the uterus begins to peek above the pelvis, that there’s more reason for concern if you get hit in the stomach....

The Risks of Hypertension While Pregnant Chronic hypertension is a risk factor for serious pregnancy complications and may increase the risk of late pregnancy loss in women when high blood pressure is not monitored and controlled. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood exerts a higher than average amount of pressure against the blood vessel walls. Though many people can receive a single high blood pressure reading on occasion without necessarily having a problem, chronic hypertension (high blood pressure that persists over time) is a recognized risk factor for heart disease....

One increasingly-talked-about downside to constantly being attached to a cell phone is phubbing, or “phone snubbing,” a trend that is unfortunately on the rise. Overview Overusing cell phones and cell phone addiction are the compulsive companions to phubbing, and like phubbing, they are increasingly becoming problems for more and more people. Being constantly attached to our cell phones is taking a toll, not just on our relationships but on our mental and emotional well-being, affecting our overall health....

The Right Stuff You can’t just use any old jar for canning. There are special jars made just for canning—and special lids. The lids are really two parts: the round disk center and the metal screw band with a rubber insert. The rubber insert forms a vacuum seal. You’ll find the right jars in most supermarkets as well as kitchen specialty stores. Hot Bath for Health In preparation for canning, wash the jars and all parts of the lids in hot, soapy water....

If left untreated, eclampsia can be life-threatening for both the parent and baby. Learn to recognize the symptoms and causes of this condition. Symptoms Symptoms of preeclampsia often precede those of eclampsia and may include: Protein in the urine Elevated blood pressure (>140 mmHg systolic or >90 mmHg diastolic) Abdominal pain Decreased urine output Signs of “fetal distress,” i.e. indications that the baby is having problems Swelling of the hands, face, or entire body...

Source: Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools, brought to you by the Department of Education. Research has demonstrated repeatedly that school communities can do a great deal to prevent violence. Effective prevention, intervention, and crisis response strategies operate best in school communities that: Focus on academic achievement. Promote good citizenship and character. Support students in making the transition to adult life and the workplace. Involve families in meaningful ways....

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that while COVID-19 is contagious, it does not seem that children are at higher risk. However, while children are not typically manifesting severe symptoms from COVID-19, they are still contagious and able to spread the disease to others. (Some research has found that about 25% of infections are caused when people are pre-symptomatic.) Still, because the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, parents should take appropriate precautions, listen to their doctors and local health departments, and stay up to date on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for children and families....