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Materials Tape Green candy Shoebox with lid Slips of paper Utility knife Pencil Jar with lid Directions

Street Smarts A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study says children 14 and under are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other night of the year. It’s understandable. Kids who would normally be more careful get distracted by their friends or excited by the trick-or-treating. Careless street crossing coupled with drivers’ more limited vision at night can make for a deadly mix....

These cute craft ideas—from dreidel garlands to paper menorahs, and even a wall hanging for presents—will surely get your kids excited about the festival of lights. You pick eight activities to celebrate each of Hanukkah’s eight nights or spend an evening crafting your favorite. Either way, your family will love getting their creativity on and making wonderful memories together. We’ve rounded up some fun and festive crafts the whole family can create to help get everyone in the holiday spirit!...

The oldest and best rule ever for getting children to eat their meals is to limit snacks during the day. Especially limit sweet snacks and encourage fresh fruit, vegetables, and water! The correct portion for a toddler’s meal is one tablespoon of each food served for every year of age. For example, a two-year-old might get two tablespoons each of applesauce, chicken, and carrots, where a one-year-old would only get one tablespoon of each....

But a packed lunch–especially one that is balanced–can give your child the fuel they need to power through the day as well as help them create habits that can last them into high school, college, and beyond. A lunch packed with nutritional balance in mind can help provide steady energy for the rest of the afternoon. These seven tips will teach you how to pack a balanced lunch that your tween will actually want to eat....

Because your three-year-old probably makes friends quickly, her relationships with other children are not necessarily long-term friendships. Your preschooler may move easily from friend to friend with each passing month (or week). You might hear her say that she has a “best friend,” but the identity of this best friend may change monthly (or even daily). Although preserving a long-term special status for one friend comes more frequently at age five or six, your child may nonetheless develop a special relationship with one or two other children....

The acceptance letters are pouring in and your young adult child needs info on how to get a student loan, their college savings, and other types of financial aid. As they wade through repayment terms, interest rates, student loan payments, and of course, the actual college classes they could take, your soon-to-be high school grad/college student may feel plenty of perfectly normal confusion. And, this is where you come in....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 5 minutes This traditional finger play is a great way to help your toddler learn about family titles while he develops fine motor control.

Glue Materials 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 teaspoon white vinegar Small saucepan Small bowl 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup cold water Directions Homemade Paste Materials 1/2 cup flour Cold water Saucepan Food coloring (optional) Directions Papier-Mache Paste Materials 1 cup water 1/4 cup flour 5 cups lightly boiling water Large saucepan Directions No-Cook Paste Materials Bowl 1/2 cup flour Water Salt Directions

Directions Remove the bottom of a cardboard carton. Cut the fabric several inches larger than the size of the cardboard frame. Miter the corners to fit. Attach the fabric to the cardboard with glue, stretching it to make a smooth surface and attaching the fabric to the outer sides of the cardboard. Decorate any cardboard that remains uncovered by fabric. Let the glue dry before mounting the child’s artwork with thumbtacks....

You’ll Need Ingredients for each of the recipes and the tools necessary for serving them Décor, including fresh flowers Items for making favors: sheer fabric or netting; dried lavender; sewing notions or craft glue; pinking or craft shears; and ribbon, lace, or other trim Items and prizes for shower games Music CDs Wedding Shower If you are the maid of honor, but are operating on a very small budget, talk to the bride about asking one or two other members of the wedding party to co-host the party with you....

People suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. In such cases, a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs. Several factors affect the body’s ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly....

On Monday Dec. 6, 1999, a 7th grader at a middle school in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma walked up to a group of classmates waiting for the morning bell and allegedly opened fire with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, wounding four classmates. When asked by a sheriff’s deputy why he did it, the unidentified 13 year-old reportedly answered, “I don’t know.” Does anyone know how to stop children from gaining access to guns?...

In some facilities, the policy may also vary depending on the room you are in and the type of birth you are having. Some rooms might accommodate bigger families. Remember that hospital policy is in place for your safety and to ensure the hospital can deliver you and your baby the best care. Hospital Policies Some hospitals allow a different number of people in the room during labor versus when the baby is actually being born....

More: How FOMO Impacts Teens Put yourself in your teen’s shoes and seek to understand their point of view, if you expect them to consider yours. Don’t have time to read now? Pin it for later: Dear Parents, One reason we resist having to stay home is that we want our freedom. We want to be able to express our individuality and assert our independence. The best way to get us to accept the stay at home rule is to find ways to give us as many freedoms as possible....

In these moments, it helps to know you’ve done everything you can to stay one step ahead of your fearless adventurer. As any experienced parent will tell you, baby-proofing is essential—especially in the nursery where your little one will rack up more than a few hours of unsupervised time. Corner posts. Corner posts over 1/16 of an inch high are a no-no unless they exceed 16 inches. Your child’s clothing could become caught on posts, resulting in strangulation....