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While it may be true that going from zero to one child is a massive responsibility, so is running your own business while feeding and schooling four. “What is great about my business is that it’s something I love," Lorenz says. “I’m super passionate about it and all of the people that work for me, and my business partner [Ariana Chernin] has kids, too. We all understand [that our kids are always around us]....

Your child’s kindergarten curriculum may vary depending on what the standard is in your state and district. And children this age can enter kindergarten with widely different skill levels. Some kids may know the entire alphabet and many sight words while others may be struggling to go beyond a handful of letters. Bearing that in mind, the following is a general idea of the skills you can expect to your child to learn as they become immersed in kindergarten lesson plans....

People with learning disabilities in expressive writing skills often experience great difficulty completing schoolwork involving writing and using writing in everyday situations. They may not struggle with producing letters on paper, but they can’t seem to effectively use words to express organized and complete thoughts in writing. They may also have difficulty with word usage. Causes Learning disabilities in expressive writing skills may involve difficulty with expressive language and visual and auditory processing, as well as issues with the automaticity and motor coordination regions of the brain....

White and black paper Colored pen Metallic pen (optional) White chalk You are going to make a sign to hang on your door using the first letter of your name or your entire name. Be as creative as you can designing your letter shapes. You may want to look at a calligraphy book for ideas.

What you do: 1. Print the word “Lunch” at the top of the paper. 2. Cut out pictures of foods your child likes to eat, for example, milk, juice, sandwich, crackers, carrots, grapes, and cookies. 3. Paste the pictures in a column on the paper. Write the name of each item above or to the left of it. 4. Play restaurant. Give your child the lunch menu. Show him how to “read” it, saying each food name as you point to the printed word....

Oh, you remember that person. He’s the one you crash into in the hallway as you change the babies’ diapers in the night. She’s that mad woman who is trying to take your oldest child to soccer, feed the twins and somehow do laundry all at once. When is the last time you were able to focus on just you and your partner without any extras tagging along? It may have been weeks or months since you even thought about doing so....

Cup with water Bowl for spitting Paper napkin Flashlight Toothbrush Small toys for “prizes” Directions

Age: Preschool and upTime: An hour or moreType of Activity: Arts and crafts Materials Needed:

Here are some tips for making co-parenting work: Cooperate with the other parent as much as possible. Keep each other informed of what’s going on when it comes to a child’s schooling, medical care, and social life. Establish a polite business relationship with the other parent. Be responsible in maintaining the visitation schedule. If a change must be made, work it out with the other parent in advance. Respect the rules of the other parent’s household, just as you respect the rules of school and other public institutions....

Manhattan Toy’s ‘The Whoozit’ collection has been a favorite pick of parents for over 15 years—offering more than 30 toys to engage little ones. We put The Manhattan Toy Baby Whoozit Stroller and Travel Activity Toy into the hands of our 11-month-old during plenty of stroller walks to see how well it provided on-the-go entertainment. Learn more about the design, age range, and washability of this soft, easy-to-enjoy travel toy....

What Parents and Their Tweens Should Know About Middle School Below are a few middle school facts you should know and prepare for now. That will make the transition between elementary school and high school go a little smoother. Popularity Matters to Tweens Parents hope their children won’t place too much importance on popularity, but a middle schooler does care about whether or not they are liked and accepted by their peers....