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Film franchises like Star Wars and Marvel are two top influences. And Hollywood stars like Beyonce and the Kardashians play their part too in making certain names vogue. It is also impossible to rule out the influence of Disney films on pop culture and baby name trends. While some names have been and will likely always be popular baby names: John, Emma, James, and Ava are just a few that always seem to top lists, other names come and go....

Eating Healthy is on almost every adult’s New Year’s Resolution wish list, accompanied by a resolution to feed your family healthier. As far as resolutions go, it can be one of the easiest to keep. After all, it’s not that specific of a goal, and after a few weeks of consciously making healthier choices, these choices become habits. Especially if those choices are simple, sustainable, and easy to remember. The most important rule to keep in mind when feeding yourself and your family on your journey to eating healthy comes from chef and author Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants....

“Even with all the knowledge and experience I hold, I am still taken aback by how difficult it is to manage in your own home and how easily knowledge goes out the window when it is your child who is experiencing thoughts of suicide and self-harm behaviors. It is a terrifying, confusing, and scary time,” Yoder says. Thoughts of suicide and self-harm are on the rise in adolescents, according to a new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....

Opportunities to explore math with your child pop up everywhere. Going to the grocery store, cooking dinner, or even watching the news together are some of the ways these opportunities present themselves. However, having your child help you in the kitchen not only offers the benefit of an extra pair of hands but also involves math. From measuring and sequencing to estimation and ​multiplication, the kitchen is a real-life school for kids of all ages....

Alliance #1: Dad + Daughter Daughters who align themselves with Dad may get a good go-between for themselves and Mom, but the conspiratorial closeness they exhibit with Dad may make Mom resentful and jealous. Alliance #2: Mom + Daughter The alliance between mother and daughter is a natural one despite their conflicts, particularly during adolescence. Sharing the same gender and identifying with one’s mom is a strong reason to become allies....

15 to 20 minutes Materials Felt penPaper Directions Extensions Help your child draw around a favorite toy, doll, or stuffed animal. Was it difficult or easy to do? Help your child trace around a fruit or vegetable and talk about what it looks like. Cut the fruit or vegetable in half and talk about why that makes it easier. Go outside together and find things to collect and trace around.

Eating foods high in fiber is especially important to prevent and treat constipation in your children. Recommendations How much fiber do kids need? The usual recommendation is that the amount of fiber that a child needs to eat each day should be equal to their age in years plus 5. So a 5-year-old needs 10g of fiber each day and a 12-year-old needs about 17g. Many nutrition experts think that isn’t enough fiber, though....

10 to 20 minutes Materials Old magazines with pictures to cutPaper platesWhite glue Directions Extensions Invite dolls and stuffed animals to a party. Help your child sort the foods into breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Sort favorite foods into one pile and talk about them. Ask your child who would like to eat each food, thinking of other persons or pets. What would a princess like to eat? A giant? A mouse?...

Overview The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains that flat head syndrome, also sometimes called cranial asymmetry, which means the head is not symmetrical, is usually not medically worrisome and often temporary. The most common issue with flat head syndrome is making sure that your baby’s head is flat because of positioning, and not a bigger medical condition, such as an actual deformity or underlying issue with the brain. In some rare cases, for example, a skull condition might not be apparent until the baby is a few weeks or months old, so if you suspect your baby has a flat head, you will want to have him or her evaluated by a doctor....

Home Food Safety: It’s in Your Hands Most foodborne illness can be chalked up to bacteria found in animal foods. Viruses can be equally troublesome. They are simple organisms that require only food, moisture, and warmth to thrive to the point of wreaking havoc on your health. When bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus (a.k.a. staph), or the Hepatitis A virus hitch a ride in foods held between 40°F and 140°F, these potential troublemakers have all that they need to make you miserable....

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Poster board Black magic marker Long piece of string or ribbon Hole puncher Your child’s fanciest or most formal outfit Instructions: In large letters, write, “I’m sorry” on the poster board. Punch a hole in each of the top outer edges, and string the string or ribbon through so your child can hang the sign from his neck. Dress your child in his fanciest duds, and hang the sign around his neck....

Take a deep breath. We’re here to help you out with a recipe to get you through every course, from beginning to end. Hor D’Oeuvres Goat Cheese Tapenade Spread This spread requires minimal time and effort, but it’s delicious. Pair it with crackers, veggies or chunks of a nice, crusty artisan bread. Add olives as a garnish. Get the Recipe Salad Strawberry Mango Salad The Thanksgiving meal is all about heavy comfort foods....

Daily newspapers: published in larger communities Weekly newspapers: small-town newspapers or a local competition to the daily Ethnic newspapers in native languages Religious newspapers Legal newspapers containing legal notices and court calendars Seldom will you be accessing the original newspapers. Because of their size, the fragile newsprint, and the scarcity of copies of early issues, access to the originals is usually restricted. Libraries across the country have microfilmed many of their holdings; these are often available on interlibrary loan....

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