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That advice is easy for others to say: they don’t have to live with your scores afterwards. Here’s the truth: for every hundred students who “just take” the SAT without preparing, 99 will be disappointed with one or more of their reading, writing, or math scores—sometimes crushingly disappointed. (That other student either is incredibly lucky, or doesn’t care about the SAT one way or the other.) And once someone is disappointed, that makes the inevitable subsequent preparation all the harder....

Here, look at it this way. Every time you get to a question, you have two options: answer the question or don’t answer it. Every time you don’t answer a question, you lose 10 points. Now, if you answer the question you’ll either get it right or get it wrong. If you answer it correctly, you get to keep your points for that question, and you lose nothing. If you answer it incorrectly, you lose on average 12 points....

Effort: Easy - some sewing required Materials: Old pair of jeans/overalls Old flannel shirt/plaid shirt Pieces of scrap fabric (patches) Old straw hat Raffia or paper ribbon (tan) Makeup, black eyeliner pencil Silk flowers or craft-store crows (optional) Glue Needle and thread Scissors Instructions: Glue or sew patches to various places on shirt and jeans. Cut up pieces of raffia to look like straw, or unroll paper ribbon and cut up pieces to look like straw....

Packing a lunch can give you more control over what foods your child is eating. If your child has a severe food allergy or other food sensitivity, packing a lunch may seem like the only option. Until a few years ago, it was the only option for parents of children with special dietary needs. Some schools are now offering healthy meals that may be an option for kids with allergies....

Screen free what? From May 1-7, unplug from any and all digital entertainment, and rediscover positive family time through activities ranging from simple conversations to spending time outside. If you’re stumped, here are seven ideas, one for each night of Screen-Free Week. Game Night Who doesn’t love a family game night?Photo Source: Flickr/Colleen Kelly What better way to ignite some good ol’ fashioned family fun than game night? The options here are plentiful....

Since you want to be the reasonable, respectful, well-behaved parent of a reasonable, respectful, well-behaved child, it makes sense that you want to have a reasonable, respectful, well-behaved family. A reasonable, respectful, well-behaved family is a group of people who care about each other, who are allies for each other, who listen to each other, who tend to live with each other, and who are doing the best they can....

No generalities can be made about the impact of breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding on a couple’s sexuality because individual differences vary so widely. After giving birth, women generally are advised to abstain from sexual intercourse until they no longer have bright red vaginal bleeding and they feel comfortable. Most couples resume sexual relations between four and six weeks postpartum and eventually manage to enjoy sexual intimacy at their same prepregnancy level....

Breezy spring days are the perfect time to discover how the wind works. Materials needed:· Paper cup· Handkerchief, square piece of cloth, or plastic grocery bag· 4 pieces of string (approximately 8 inches long)· Paper punch· Pennies or plastic figurinesWhat to do:Step One: Punch four evenly spaced holes around the top of the paper cup. Tie one end of a piece of string to each hole. Step Two: Tie each loose end of string to one of the four corners of the cloth (or make four corners from the grocery bag)....

As a result, some teens struggle when they’re faced with decisions like: Should I get a job? What should I say to a friend who offers me a cigarette? Should I ask someone out on a date? Is it OK to become sexually active? Provide Guidance The key to helping your teen make the best decisions involves providing plenty of guidance, without overdoing it. Be willing to give input when necessary, but don’t be afraid to step back and let your teen make mistakes....

Here are a few key safety rules: Keep space heaters at least three feet from furniture, drapes, bedding, or anything else that will burn. Don’t leave them turned on when you aren’t in the room or are sleeping. Supervise kids and pets around space heaters. Have heating systems, chimneys, flues, and wood stoves inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Regular cleaning of chimneys is especially important because it removes creosote build-up that can cause chimney fires....

A recent multi-institutional study carried out by a team from the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), analyzed the effectiveness and side effects of two main classes of ADHD medication prescribed to preschool-age children. The research, published in JAMA, found that both classes of drugs have benefits, but suggests that prescribing decisions should be made based on the individual patient, due to different side effects....

Styrofoam balls and blocks in different sizes Toothpicks Scraps of yarn and fabric Glue Markers or paint Directions

What Is a Subchorionic Hemorrhage? A subchorionic hemorrhage, also called a subchorionic hematoma, is bleeding between the amniotic sac and the uterine wall. This can occur from the placenta disconnecting from the original site of implantation, resulting in bleeding of the chorionic membranes—the outer layer of the amniotic sac. Many people, hearing the word “hemorrhage,” imagine pools of blood and worst-case scenarios. But a subchorionic hemorrhage is usually not quite as drastic as it sounds....

Some camps are single-sex, but the majority are co-ed. Some offer a variety of summer camp activities, while others have a special focus, such as performing arts, sports, horseback riding, or sailing. Many have begun offering popular adventure activities in recent years. There are even space camps for budding astronauts, and at least one for kids who want to become race car drivers! Then there are trip and travel camps, which are becoming very popular....

Feel Pampered on a Spa Day Photo Credit: Kseniy/Flickr With little kids running around, it’s difficult for most moms to enjoy a luxurious day at a spa, but you can make your friend’s dream come true with a little advanced planning. Look for a spa or salon that’s large enough to accommodate your group, and find out ahead of time which spa services your friends prefer. Decide on a total spending limit with your mom group that works for everyone’s budget....

Occasionally the kids in our neighborhood have an informal swap meet. They dig through their closets and drawers for tradable treasures, then spend hours (and sometimes days!) pondering the treasures and bartering with each other. It’s a great way for kids to recycle their belongings and get new things without spending money. Items to trade (books, toys, sports cards, audiotapes, CDs, stickers, knickknacks, and so on) Directions

A normal pulse ranges from 60 to 90 beats per minute. Babies can have pulse rates up to 120 beats per minute; young children’s pulses range from 80 to 160. A rapid pulse can be a sign of shock or severe strain on the heart such as an asthma attack or electrocution. If the beats are very faint or weak, an injured person might be in shock, his blood flow might be restricted, he might be in a hypothermic condition (from the cold), or he might be suffering from several other conditions....