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Effort: Easy – some sewing Materials: Red hooded sweatshirt Red sweatpants Red felt Polyfill Eyeliner or black face paint Scissors, needle, and thread Instructions: Make a long tail with the felt, ending in an arrow-shaped point. Sew the tail to the back of the sweatpants. Then make felt horns and fill them with the polyfill. Sew them to the hood of the sweatshirt. Make a large cape out of felt and sew it to the neckline of the hooded sweatshirt....

Abdominal binders are elastic bands that are wrapped around a person’s abdominal area. There is limited research on their effectiveness post C-section, but there are indications that they can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and decrease distress. In fact, most C-section parents will be offered an abdominal binder in the hospital after surgery. Here’s what to know about using abdominal binders for C-section recovery, including the pros and cons, what to look for, along with advice from experts in the field....

Your time only Quick! What are the three most important laws of pizzology (the study of pizzas)? Don’t worry if you don’t know—in fact, it’s your job to make them up. That’s the whole idea behind this activity: each person invents and describes his or her very own field of science. First the player invents a new science (dessertology, spaghettiology, toyology, sockology). Next, the new inventor makes up a list of two or three laws or principles....

Photos. Pictures are a great way to document a field trip. Consider providing each student with a single use or disposable camera. In addition to being quite inexpensive, you don’t have to worry about them becoming lost. Video. A video camera is another great way to document a field trip. Designate a camera operator for the day so that you are free to manage the field trip. The downside of using a video camera is that they are expensive and on a field trip there are usually lots of opportunities to lose or damage one....

Drywall is sold in sheets, 4’ by 8’, 9’, or 10’ and up. The 8’ sheets are awkward enough; buy the larger sheets only if you are sure you can handle them. Drywall comes in three thicknesses: 3⁄8": Cheap, light, and fragile; it’s suitable for covering a wall that’s already in decent shape. 1⁄2": The standard drywall, used in most cases. 5⁄8": Premium stuff; quieter, heavier, and harder to handle....

EI services are usually available after a child is evaluated, though children born prematurely or with known disabilities are sometimes automatically offered EI. Specific services are provided on a case-by-case basis; some children need physical therapy, others need speech therapy, and others still need disability-specific supports and programs. In some cases, EI may also include supports and therapy for family members. How Early Intervention Helps Children and Families Researchers find that very young children can benefit from intensive therapies more rapidly than older children and adults....

If your child is struggling with bad grades, there’s a lot you can do to help. For one, be understanding about any challenges your child might be facing, such as social issues or even issues at home. Next, work closely with them and their teachers to find out what they’re struggling with, so you can get them extra help. Below are a few suggestions that you may find useful....

For those concerned that they may have a tubal ectopic pregnancy, we go over the signs and symptoms of this condition and what to expect if treatment is required. What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), “An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. Almost all ectopic pregnancies—more than 90%—occur in a fallopian tube.” Otherwise known as a tubal pregnancy, this occurrence is unfortunately unpreventable....

She is also learning about object permanence or the awareness that objects continue to exist when they are not visible to us.

A study has even proven that whining is one of the most distracting sounds known to man—something parents knew already from the first-hand experience! Perhaps that’s why children seem almost genetically programmed to be able to do it naturally like fish know how to swim. The good news is that parents can definitely influence this challenging behavior. It’s also worth keeping in mind that whining becomes much less frequent as children get older....

Nancy Konigsberg, a pediatric occupational therapist, shares her egg donation IVF story with Verywell. You can learn more about egg donor IVF, including success rates, costs, and procedures, in this article: Egg Donor IVF Basics. What Is Your Infertility Story? I got married for the first time at age 44. I am a pediatric occupational therapist and consequently I had spent a lot of time working with infants and young children (ages 0-3)....

I’m not suggesting that we want to be living every single moment of their confusing, anxiety-ridden, and often emotionally overwhelmed lives. That’s why most of us say things like, “You couldn’t give me enough money to live through being a teenager again.” Too much hurt. Too much heartache. Just plain too much…allthe time. But, we do secretly covet their vitality and enthusiasm, their energy and sense of adventure. And we also wouldn’t mind trading bodies with them....

In Ancient Germanic, it was one of the most common names for boys. Across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden several kings and members of royalty have been given the name Eric. One of the earliest bearers of the original form of the name was Eirikir inn Rauda who was also known as Eric the Red. He was a 10th-century explorer who discovered Greenland. Although Eric is historically a boy’s name it can be given to a child of any gender....

Answer: Unless your state has required that school systems meet specific deadlines, there is more ambiguity about timelines than one would expect. Therefore we must rely on a general “reasonable time” standard. State Regulations The first place to look is your state’s special education statutes or regulations which may establish specific timelines for school systems to complete evaluations and to develop an IEP. In Massachusetts, for example, the school system must complete evaluations, convene a TEAM meeting, and develop and present an IEP, or an explanation of why there has been a finding of no special education needs within 45 school working days after receipt of the parents’ consent....

A quiet time for everyone to read on their own may be the only chance you get to see the morning paper. But it’s also a time that your little one can “read” her books or magazines. What you need: Your own reading materials Reading materials for your child What to do: 1. Both you and your child should pick out something to read. 2. Don’t be concerned if your beginning reader chooses materials that are easier than her school reading books....