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Hallmark holiday movies have become a rom-com genre of their own, and while these heartwarming films are often cheesy and follow similar tropes, these TV movies can be a positive part of your Christmas season traditions alongside classics like Home Alone, Love Actually, A Christmas Story, and It’s a Wonderful Life. In our busy and uncertain world, these movies can be a cozy comfort to help get you in the holiday spirit....

Make an awesome playlist on cell phone or other music device, and bring it with you when you visit. Talk to the supervisor. While some personalities just don’t click, other nurses may downright anger you or scare you, and you have every right to request that nurse not take care of your baby. Also, ask for primary nurses. If your baby is very premature and will be in the NICU for a while, let your nurses know that you’d like to request a select group of nurses who will be the main caregivers....

You might want your twins’ names to fit well together and complement each other. You may want the names to rhyme, have a theme or special connection, or be totally unique from one another. Lists can help you find the perfect names for your adorable little duo. Considerations for Naming Twins This is a big decision and there are a few questions you may want to ask yourself before deciding on names:...

More: 10 Fascinating Baby Name Traditions From Around the World For some cultures, choosing a baby name is so important that they have a day set aside each year that celebrates the name. This day is called a Name Day. What’s interesting about a Name Day is that they are completely separate from a birthday. They have a cultural significance that more and more people are taking advantage of, especially because - as humans - we love to find any reason to pause and celebrate life!...

Your Baby’s Development at 36 Weeks At 36 weeks, a baby is nearly 13 inches (32.9 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is almost 18 1/2 inches (46.8 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). This week, baby weighs approximately 6 pounds (2,745 grams). Which Trimester? Third trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

Delicious Donuts Make your kids a delicious groundhog treat! Take a Nutter Butter cookie and break it in half. Place the broken side down into a chocolate frosted mini donut. Use vanilla frosting to make two eyes and two buck teeth on the Nutter Butter to make a groundhog face. Use chocolate frosting to complete the eyes and make a little nose. Now, you have a Punxsutawney Phil good enough to eat....

There are several different types of behavior charts and reward systems that can help you encourage your kids to change their behaviors or stick to a routine. Plus they provide a quick and easy way to keep track of your child’s behavior together as a family. Here are four types of charts that can be especially effective. Sticker Chart To many parents, the idea of a sticker chart might seem a little simplistic....

More: 10 Baby Names Inspired By The Oscars No matter which genre of music you like, there are names to be found. This list is just a small selection of names inspired by popular singers across genres including Rock, Pop, Country, Indie, and R&B/Hip-Hop. Or, think about who your favorite musicians are and go from there! Rock Music Inspired Baby Names Paul Paul McCartney is arguably one of the most influential and iconic rock stars in history....

We’ve got names from a galaxy far far away, classic sci-fi novels and films, and names of some of the most iconic space explorers, aliens, robots, and other futuristic figures. Check out some of our favorite names inspired by science fiction stories as you begin your own great family adventure! Sci-Fi Boy Names for Your Stellar Son Classic sci-fi names and modern takes on these monikers are perfect picks for any little Astro Boy!...

More: 25 Celestial Names for Baby Goddess Names for Your Little Girl from A-C Goddess Names for Your Little Girl from D-K Goddess Names for Your Little Girl from L-Z For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists: Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the U.S. Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names in the U.S. The 100 Coolest Baby Names in the World...

More: 50 Names that Mean Blessing These 75 names that mean love will help get you started on your search for the perfect name that will always remind your little one just how much they are loved. Baby Girl Names Meaning Love Baby Boy Names Meaning Love Gender Neutral Names Meaning Love For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists: Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the U....

Choosing baby names is as difficult as sailing the high seas, and we wanted to lend you a hand. There are famous pirates, fictional pirates, and everything in between to help a sea dog like you find the perfect pirate name! More: 75 Surfer Names for Your Water Baby Below is a list of pirate names that will suit your landlubber so well! It’s going to save you some time and you won’t have to use a pirate name generator....

To discipline a child with ADHD, try to set your child up for success. Break down complicated tasks into small, actionable steps. Encouragement is helpful so stay positive. Try to let smaller infractions go as you focus on the larger goals. Kids with ADHD may have trouble sitting still, completing tasks, managing impulses, and following directions. These discipline strategies can be instrumental in helping a child with challenging behaviors to follow the rules....

Performing household chores teach young people responsibility and can help your child learn to be a good citizen. It’s also part of growing up. Someday, your teen will either be living on their own or with a roommate, friend, or partner. The skills they’ll acquire through doing chores will serve them throughout their adult lives. Learn more about the best chores to assign older kids and teens. Chores for Older Kids and Teens There are endless options for chores to give your older kids and teenagers—and certain chores may be a better match for some kids than others....

Races and Competitions You can use these games to get the kids moving. You might award prizes to the winners. Hula Hoop It Up Give players hula hoops and have them spin as long as they can. If they drop the hoop, they’re out. If you don’t have enough room for everyone to play at the same time, have a series of head-to-head competitions. Shoebox Race Tape lids securely to shoeboxes and cut slits in the top about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long....

Edible Math Candy Numbers For Math Memory, use candies with a flat surface, such as Hershey’s Kisses, advises Pickett. “On the bottom of one piece, write a basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division fact, such as ‘4 + 4.’ On another piece of candy, write the corresponding answer, which would be ‘8’ in this case.” Do this for the entire bag of candy using different math problems. Place all the candies face down....

Preventing the egg and sperm from meetingInterfering with ovulationMaking the uterus inhospitable to a fertilized embryo Adhesions are one possible cause of blocked fallopian tubes. Endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause adhesions that interfere with your ability to get pregnant. Asherman’s syndrome, or uterine synechiae, are when adhesions form inside the uterus. It may cause infertility or recurrent miscarriage. Causes Adhesions can occur when the body’s natural healing process goes a little awry....