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While it might seem that working at home could create a sweet equilibrium between our home lives and professional endeavors, it can easily morph into a world where the demands of parenting and working collide relentlessly, causing stress, overwhelming expectations, and the feeling of always having too much to do while never getting enough done. It’s easier said than done, but with a little planning, organization, and effort, you can successfully sync up your work and family duties....

5 to 15 minutes Materials None Directions Extensions Write down what your child says and save it in a box or binder to refer to later when a similar choice comes up. Take turns making up hypothetical situations for each of you to respond to.

What a Crisis of Identity Looks Like During an identity moratorium, individuals typically explore many different options. This includes examples such as visiting different types of churches. Perhaps they were raised Catholic but decide to visit a Protestant church. They may do so without feeling particularly committed to any one approach. In other words, a person in a moratorium is undergoing an active “identity crisis.” While this period may feel confusing and difficult to endure, many psychologists believe that an individual must go through a moratorium before he or she can form a true sense of identity (a state called identity achievement)....

All-or-Nothing Logic Only with great difficulty do tweens grasp that an idea can be partially true and partially false at the same time. Holding the tension of opposites is a painful endeavor, and if a contradiction is pointed out to them, they literally wiggle with discomfort before shrugging the problem off. For instance, ask your tween how a teacher can be a total creep given that he did something very nice, and you’re likely to get a vague “He’s okay, I guess” answer....

Each of an unknown number of families (except for the family who finally adopted the children) paid the adoption facilitator money to adopt the twins, and none of the families got any of their money back. In fact, they spent even more money on legal fees. In 2004, the birthmother sought to overturn the adoption and regain legal custody of the twins. Because this case is so confusing (and I’m no attorney), it’s impossible to know how it’ll turn out....

If you consulted a good financial planner about investing in your future, here’s what he or she would tell you: Invest money regularly. The types of financial investments you make will change at different times in your life. When you are younger, you might have more money invested in riskier growth stocks. As you reach retirement age, you might switch your assets to more secure investments. How you invest will change with your life circumstances, but you must continually invest in some way in order to ensure a secure financial future....

While it’s clear that not everyone can pound out 26.2 miles with a bun in the oven, you may have wondered if it’s generally safe to run during pregnancy. Issues like nausea, weight gain, and loose joints can certainly make going for a jog more challenging during pregnancy—but, according to experts, they don’t have to keep you from lacing up your running shoes. Here’s what you need to know about starting (or continuing) to run while pregnant....

Handing over an iPad to your little one at a restaurant can be such an easy solution. It keeps them focused and engaged, and you might be able to hold an entire conversation with your partner while your child is distracted by the iPad. The thought of getting to finish a thought or getting to eat in peace may sound heavenly, but the reality is that using the iPad as a solution may not be the best idea for your family in the long run....

A joint custody solution gives a psychological boost to the parent who would otherwise be the noncustodial parent. But, even in a sole-custody situation, generous time-sharing (combined with open communication between parents) can create an environment where a noncustodial parent is significantly involved in the children’s lives. Is joint custody right for you? That depends a great deal on the ability of you and your spouse to get along. If you are to share decision-making, you must be able to sit down with your former spouse in a noncombative atmosphere and make decisions together....

With this information in mind, you may be wondering whether it’s safe at all to allow your kids to get in the hot tub if you have one at home or are visiting a resort with a spa or hot tub. Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. Here’s a closer look at the things you should be mindful of when considering whether or not a hot tub is safe for you and your family....

Assignment #1 Assignment #2 In order to accomplish many of the above points, you should take time to conduct a self-examination that will differentiate you from your mother. Fill in the blanks. Feel free to add to this list any qualities you wish to explore. The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate that you are two authentic individuals. Now share the results of your homework with your mother.

While the earlier, level 1 ultrasounds look to measure the baby and note its position, a level 2 ultrasound looks in greater detail at the different parts of your baby’s body. Generally, they will examine the baby’s whole body, including their brain, heart, and other organs. The umbilical cord and amniotic fluid levels will also be checked. This is typically a transabdominal ultrasound, as opposed to a transvaginal scan like those done earlier in pregnancy....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Kitchen sponge Scissors Water Shallow pie tin Grass seeds This is a fun gardening activity, but it takes patience to see the result.

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Red tights Red leotard (or just a cute red top) Red shorts (optional, a cute red skirt would also be fine) A red headband (the ones with antenna-like things with glitter balls at the end) Red shoes Red glitter Red lipstick A net Red oven mitts Seashells A lobster bib (from seafood store or restaurant) Instructions: Dress your child in red clothes. Put on headband (color headband red if not done already)....

More: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Back and Hip Pain Relief During Pregnancy Stand correctly. Imagine there is a string attached to the top of your head that some invisible puppeteer is pulling upward. Then stand with your feet apart (about even with your hips). Don’t lock your knees; bend them slightly. Imagine your baby is sitting toward your spine (no need to push the baby out front). Sit correctly....

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Age: Three and upTime: An hour or moreType of Activity: Arts and crafts Guitar Materials needed: What to do Have your child decorate an old shoebox or tissue box. Then, cut an oval-shaped hole in the top of the box for her. Stretch a few rubber bands lengthwise around the center of the box. Make sure the rubber bands are stretched over the hole. Decide which end is the bottom of the guitar and put a pencil under the rubber bands, right beneath the hole....

As a stay-at-home mom in Brooklyn, I’m constantly on the go with my 18-month-old son. From classes to play dates to the playground, I always need the necessities with me: diapers, all kinds of wipes, snacks, toys, water, sunblock, etc. Previously, I carried a black leather tote-style diaper bag, but now with a toddler, it was time for a change. Enter the Mancro Diaper Bag Backpack. Diaper bag backpacks like this are more functional and easier to carry—not to mention, the pockets make it easier to locate what you need and when you need it....