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Online dictionaries help kids learn new words and develop their research skills. They can also help kids gain confidence in their ability to comprehend the world. Encyclopedias give them a chance to explore a subject and develop an understanding of its significance in historical and modern contexts. You can find all sorts of dictionaries and encyclopedias online, but only a few are structured specifically for children. The best online resources are age-appropriate and use language accessible to younger readers....

What Kind of Finishes Are Available? Back in the day, parents were pretty much limited to a bronze finish on the shoes. These days, you have more options. You could have your baby’s shoes plated in traditional bronze, bright bronze, gold, silver, pewter or porcelain. Companies then finish the shoes off with a coating of protective lacquer. Cost If you would like to bronze the shoes at home, you can purchase a kit ranging from $80 to $400....

Rest assured, all of these feelings are completely normal. Still, these are important conversations to have with your children, regardless of whether your child is part of the LGBTQ+ community or not. Having these conversations can help support the mental health and well-being of young people who are members of the LGBT+ community. If you want to talk to your child about gender identity and sexual orientation but aren’t sure how to start or what language to use, read on below....

Reasons for fetal distress are varied, from cord issues to fetal anomalies, reactions to medications or the stress of labor, and other complications of labor. Symptoms While you may not experience physical symptoms, signs of fetal distress may include: Less movement of the fetus Abnormal fetal heart rate (too slow, too fast, or irregular) Meconium (fetal stool) in the amniotic fluid Causes NRFS can be an indicator of numerous obstetric, maternal, or fetal conditions, including:...

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Made of the same absorbent material as diapers, trainers are relatively easy for children to pull up and down in order to use the bathroom while potty training. These pants offer toddlers the benefits of feeling like a “big boy” or “big girl” while saving parents the hassle of cleaning up accidents that may happen if a child wears underwear. They are especially helpful for little ones who may seem ready for potty training but haven’t yet developed bladder control....

This activity gives Italian art a whole new meaning! Materials needed:· Spaghetti noodles (or other pasta)· Cooking oil· Waxed paper· Pencil, crayons, and other decorative materials· Construction paper What to do: Step One: Boil a handful of pasta for each picture your child is going to make. To prevent the pasta from sticking together, add a tablespoon of cooking oil to the water. Step Two: To make different colored pasta, add food coloring to the boiling water....

Decorate your house for Hanukkah with these great patchwork stars. Materials Utility knife Any circular item about 4 inches in diameter 10-ounce Styrofoam or paper cups Pen, pencil, or marker Scissors Popcorn, candy, or other treats Black and white paper Glue Directions

He wanted desperately to read books about science at school as he did at home, but the teacher wouldn’t allow it. She insisted that he first read the required material and then pass the comprehension tests on it before he would be allowed to open other books. It was like torture to him, and he had a very hard time sitting still through books on bunnies in the back yard when he knew he had books about black holes waiting for him at home....

Camera Film If you like looking at people and at the world, if you would like to record what you see in a creative way, if you like to tell stories, then photography is for you. There are many things to learn so go to the library and check out a beginning photography book. Once you know how to use your camera, here are a few projects to try: Panorama view—this is a long strip of photos put together that show one view....

Another factor to consider is whether or not you’re more comfortable with a man or a woman. I’ve had both – three babies with three different male doctors; two with the same female doctor. If you get an empathetic man (like Dr. John, of course), a male doctor is just fine; however, I found the female doctor to be more in tune with me (plus her hands were smaller – those exams, you know)....

Pen and paper Does your child aspire to be a teacher? If so, he or she will undoubtedly enjoy practicing one of the most important skills of the trade—administering pop quizzes! First, your child reviews a topic he or she has recently studied in school. He or she might want to reread related textbooks, homework assignments, and so on. Then, the young instructor-to-be lectures the recruited “students” (family members or friends) on the subject, making sure to include all the points that will be covered on the quiz....

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In fact, according to one study nearly 90% of women who gave birth vaginally reported feeling fatigued during the postpartum period. And some women—as many as 11%—continue to experience fatigue even into the third month postpartum. While some amount of sleep deprivation and fatigue is normal for all new parents, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. There are things you can do to cope. Here is what you need to know about postpartum fatigue including remedies and when you should call a doctor....

In some women, this condition can increase the chance of miscarriage, but this condition is very rare. It is believed to be genetic, however, because double uteri tend to run in families. If you have the condition, you might want to ask your older family members if they know of other women among your relatives who’ve had the same diagnosis. Diagnosis Doctors might detect a double uterus through a number of imaging studies, such as hysterosalpingogram, sonohysterogram, ultrasound or even MRI....