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A new artistic skill that your three-year-old will love practicing is cutting with scissors (safety scissors, of course). At first, your child will only cut a series of short snips to make a fringe on the edges of paper. But by the end of the year, she will be able to cut through an entire sheet of paper. So if she has access to scissors, make sure that your child has plenty of construction paper, old magazines, or scrap paper to cut....

Marilyn Irwin Boynton and Mary Dell, authors of Goodbye to Mother Hello Woman (New Harbinger Publication, Inc., 1995), have divided mother and daughter connections into five categories that form a continuum of behaviors-not iron clad boxes. An adapted version of their classifications of “connections” appears in the diagram. Note that those individuals who replace the word “attachment” with “connection” are making a very important distinction. Attachment infers dependency. Connection allows more for a position of self in a relationship....

It’s important to recognize that AAPI is a broad group made up of many cultures. Within the AAPI community, there are over 50 ethnic groups that speak over 100 languages! From Korean to Indonesian to Fijian to Pakistani, AAPI covers a wide range of unique and special cultures. One way to help your child understand the vast Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures—whether they identify culturally or ethnically as AAPI or not—is through books....

Getting ready to celebrate Kwanzaa but looking to spruce up your at-home decor with a few new pieces or ideas? Get ready for some major inspiration, and links to help you recreate it for yourself. More: How to Teach Kids About ALL of the Winter Holidays DIY Wreath Not finding a wreath for your door that you love? Make one yourself! Attach some red, black, and green ornaments and ribbon to a classic spruce wreath with wire for a unique door accessory....

Store Pots in Drawers If you have the space, utilize your drawers to their maximum capacity. Sure, hanging pots are lovely to look at but they are a magnet for dust, grime and grease. Try storing pots and pans nested together in a drawer. It makes for a less cluttered and more organized kitchen. A Nifty Way to Store Cutting Boards Cutting boards are bulky to store and tend to stack up....

More: 150 Cute Nicknames for Your Baby Girl Not to worry! We put together a list that includes some of the most popular middle names for girls as well as ones you may have not thought of. Either way, they pair so well with all kinds of first names that will. (For first names, we’ve got you covered with 1000 of the most popular girl names). Plus, it’s way easier than using a name generator!...

Here are 12 questions parents should ask about a child’s school bus ride, both before that first trip and throughout the school year. Ask the special education department the contact for bus scheduling and call that person ahead of time to make sure your child is on the list. Find out when you should expect your pick-up time notification as well. And if you don’t get a response, call again....

Looking to give something a little more personal than a baby blanket or book off the registry for an upcoming baby shower gift? Turn to family history, heritage, and traditions of the parents for unique and personalized new baby gift ideas that they’ll treasure for years. More: The Best Baby Shower Gifts for Moms-to-Be While many parents may register for items that need to be handed down or upgraded as their little one grows old, these personalized and traditional and family-inspired gifts for baby girl and baby boy will be held onto by the family for years to come and may become family heirlooms....

Since the effects of ADHD make it more challenging for the child to participate in school and other activities, they are more likely to be considered fidgeters, especially when it’s time to remain still. Luckily, Fidget toys can help kids and adults with ADHD channel some of that extra energy! More: The 25 Best Sensory Toys for Kids With Special Needs Many doctors, parents, and educators highly recommend fidget toys because the toys allow for a sensory fidget and stress relief associated with being overly active....

This year’s must-read books for young readers aren’t just good stories—they’re filled with unforgettable characters and incredible world-building, too. On top of that, the best YA books of 2022 are more topical and diverse than ever, with lots of dynamic new #ownvoices authors. 25 Popular YA Books for Teens in 2022 Is your teen obsessed with the latest trends on BookTok and Goodreads? Is their Christmas list filled with tons of new novels from 2022?...

But even if the Kardashians aren’t your inspiration, you can still opt for a baby name that begins with “K” to suit a theme you might be going for. Creating a unique baby name that starts with a specific letter is also a beautiful way to start your new addition’s life. Get inspired with one of these baby names that start with the letter “K.” Kacie Origin: Irish Meaning: Vigilant in war Alternative Spellings & Variations: Casey, Kasey, Kacey Famous Namesakes: Famous people named Kacie include singer Kacey Musgraves, TV personality Casey Kasem, and actor Casey Affleck Peak Popularity: Kacie was relatively popular in the 1980s, though its alternative spelling Casey is more popular....

This article will cover second-semester pregnancy symptoms, fetal development, and all the ins and outs of your fourth month of pregnancy. Four Months Pregnant Signs and Symptoms Checklist Treat yourself to a special day out. Begin keeping a food log. If you don’t have one, shop for a crib that meets current safety standards. Create a prenatal exercise routine. Start discussing baby names with your partner. Start a registry checklist or begin browsing baby stores for ideas Decide if you want to know your baby’s gender before birth...

Contrary to popular belief, back pain is not only a problem later in pregnancy. In fact, the incidence of back pain during pregnancy peaks around 18-24 weeks. While the added weight of the developing fetus is a large component of why pregnant women develop these symptoms, it is not the only reason. A complex set of physiologic changes in the body can contribute to the development of lower back symptoms....