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If you find yourself scrambling for Christmas morning breakfast ideas, look no further! We have compiled the best Christmas breakfast and holiday brunch recipes. And best of all? You likely already have all of the ingredients! Here are some of our favorite Christmas breakfast ideas the whole family will love. 1. Breakfast Casserole Otherwise known as a crustless quiche, the breakfast casserole is the perfect way to start your holiday morning!...

Having a big family can mean more excitement and merriment throughout the holidays, but it can also make gift exchanges more challenging! Some families manage the holiday gift exchange hoopla by only buying presents for the kids or for choosing a single name for a Secret Santa. But if you want a creative way to get the perfect gift on everyone’s wish list we’ve got lots of family gift exchange ideas and Christmas party gift-giving games that all your loved ones will enjoy....

If your baby is found to have a problem, the sonographer will refer you to a maternal medicine expert who will confirm the findings and offer follow-up scans throughout the rest of your pregnancy. He or she will also talk to a pediatrician to ensure that they have enough information to take care of your baby at birth. However, if you didn’t have a first trimester scan, the sonographer may change your dates if your baby is 10-14 days smaller or larger than expected....

Your Baby’s Development at 26 Weeks At 26 weeks, a baby is almost 9 1/4 inches (23.4 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of the buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is about 13 inches (33.3 centimeters) from the top of the head to the heel (crown-heel length). This week, baby weighs just about 32 ounces or 2 pounds (902 grams). Which Trimester? Second trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

While it’s normal—and healthy—for kids to assert their independence once in a while, they also need to learn how to follow directions. If you get into the habit of doing any of these five things, you might be accidentally training your child not to listen. 1. You Give Too Many Warnings Counting to three over and over again; asking, “How many times do I have to tell you?”; or saying, “This is really your last warning,” won’t be effective....

There’s no doubt that the high school years can be difficult for a teen. Not only are there social pressures and additional obligations such as sports or after-school jobs, but the academic requirements are also much more rigorous than in previous years. Here’s how you can help your teen be successful in high school in today’s world. Teenagers do better academically when their parents are engaged. You don’t have to hover (and you certainly no longer need to walk them into the building), but you can still stay involved without overdoing it....

The key to getting to the root of the issue is open communication and knowing how to identify school struggles early. The longer it takes for a student to get the help they need, especially if it is school-related, the more lost they become. After all, school learning continues forward even if your child is lagging behind, which only makes the problem worse. Unfortunately, children and teens aren’t always forthcoming about their struggles or school performance, especially if they are embarrassed or they feel anxious....

Will your little girl be Celeste, meaning “heavenly” or Vega, a star in the constellation Lyra? Or might your little boy be called Aten after the Egyptian god of the sun? Throughout our galaxy, there are so many out-of-this-world names to choose from! Check out our comprehensive list of astronomical names for girls and boys, as well as some gender-neutral options. Galaxy Names for Girls from A-K Galaxy Names for Girls from L-Z Galaxy Names for Boys from A-I Galaxy Names for Boys from J-Z Gender-Neutral Galaxy Names For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:...

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch died September 8, 2022, after reigning for 70 years and celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. To honor Queen Elizabeth as well as the global popularity of the royal family in the media with shows like The Crown, we’re doing a round-up of regal baby names. We’ve gathered 75 rich and royal names from the British Monarchy and beyond, as well as names that have royal meanings for your baby boy or baby girl, as well as gender-neutral monikers....

If you’re exploring the idea of adopting a child, make sure your reasons aren’t on this list of eight red flags. At the very least, these warning signs should cause you to pause and consider not only if now is the right time to adopt, but also if adoption is right for you at all. You Feel Guilty Some pre-adoptive parents may feel guilty if they decide that they don’t want to adopt a child they have been fostering or after going through pre-adoptive visits for a period of time....

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law governing special education, ensures that every child receives an evaluation of whether they qualify for extra school support, and if they do, entitles them to an IEP specially designed just for them. This federal law also requires that an IEP contains a minimum set of components, or parts, that convey key information about your child and details about when and how the plan will be implemented....

Dance, specifically ballet, has produced quite a few famous names, and if you’re a dance enthusiast looking for a baby name, choosing a ballet name or another famous dancer’s moniker might give you the unique name you’re searching for! We’ve broken down famous dance names by dance style and have included boy names, girl names, and unisex names. So whether you’ve been inspired by the New York Ballet or are a modern dance enthusiast, we’ve got you covered!...

“Babies love to suck—it’s one of the reflexes they’re born with, plus sucking provides comfort for them,” says Sharon Mazel, a mom of four, parenting and pregnancy coach, and author of the upcoming book “Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year.” Mazel also points out the plethora of evidence reflecting that sucking on a pacifier during sleep reduces the risk of SIDS. But as your child gets older, pacifiers become less helpful and can start to interfere with their dental health and speech development....

Severe Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy If you are having severe abdominal pain during pregnancy, contact a physician immediately. Sometimes the source of severe cramps will be something perfectly normal, like round ligament pain, but other times there may be a condition requiring treatment or even a medical emergency, such as ruptured ectopic pregnancy or appendicitis. In any case of severe abdominal pain, you should see a physician right away to find out the source....

In the past, an HDN (clinically known as erythroblastosis fetalis) could put a baby’s health at serious risk. In fact, at one time HDNs were a major cause of death for new babies. Now that medical researchers better understand the mechanisms that cause HDNs, they aren’t nearly as threatening. Symptoms of ABO Incompatibility in Newborns There are two main signs that a newborn has an ABO incompatibility: jaundice and anemia....

Quick TipTo establish routines or change behaviors, answer these questions: What do I want him to do instead of what he is doing? How can I put it in a visual format so he doesn’t have to rely on me telling him what to do? What will make it worth his while? Without an answer to all three questions you will have failed to clarify your expectations in a way that allows your child to check what you wanted and double-check his progress toward those expectations....

Both chemistry and cooking are about combining ingredients to create something completely different. In cooking, certain ingredients, such as yeast and sugar, are vital to the finished product because of the chemical reaction they produce when they’re combined. This activity demonstrates how yeast works. Materials 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 small packages active dry yeast One empty 1-quart soda or juice bottle Balloon Rubber band Directions