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Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes You can adapt this game to meet the theme of your party.

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: White pants White long-sleeved shirt Hot glue gun Black felt Black headband (if hair is short) Black hair elastics (if hair is long) Socks Black marker Face paint (optional) Instructions: Cut large irregular oval out of felt. Glue oval on back of shirt. Color black “paw prints” on the bottom of socks and put the socks on your child’s hands. Cut ears out of the black felt and glue them onto the headband....

The study, published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, found that the websites for several baby formula companies actively discourage breastfeeding. The findings may lead parents to focus only on the difficulty of breastfeeding, without painting a full picture of its benefits. Details of the Study Researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health studied the websites of three major infant formula manufacturers—Gerber, Similac, and Enfamil. They note that together, these companies represent approximately 98% of the U....

Changes in mood. Sadness, dejection, listlessness, and hopelessness are signals of depression, as are a loss of pleasure or enthusiasm in activities your teen formerly enjoyed. Some teens may exhibit extreme mood swings. Changes in behavior. When you think of depression, you usually imagine someone who’s very sad, but that isn’t always the case. While dejection or hopelessness can certainly indicate depression in adolescents, there’s also a strong likelihood that depression may be indicated by other types of behavior: rebellious behavior (by someone who usually doesn’t rebel), or any type of defiant, antisocial behavior that isn’t normal for your teen....

Discipline is not only good for children, but it is also necessary for their happiness and well-being. Discipline is as vital for healthy child development as nutritious food, physical and cognitive exercises, love, and other basic needs. Without discipline, children lack the tools necessary to navigate relationships and challenges in life such as self-discipline, respect for others, and cooperating with peers. Overview Contrary to what some parents may mistakenly believe, children who are not regularly disciplined are not happy....

While welcoming a child using surrogacy was once a hushed topic, many people in Hollywood are now being forthright on how they’re choosing to expand their families, and with varying feedback. From supporting messages to criticism, social media users seem to have a lot of contradictory opinions. So, why are so many celebrities choosing a surrogate over pregnancy, and what are some of the common issues surrounding the controversial topic?...

About 70 percent of the iron in your body is located in a portion of your red blood cells known as hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is your oxygen delivery service, supplying every cell with the oxygen it needs to perform essential metabolic functions. Iron is also a component of myoglobin. Like the hemoglobin in red blood cells, myoglobin ensures adequate oxygen delivery to all your muscles. At this point, you’re probably starting to understand the importance of iron in this equation: too little iron, too little oxygen....

To shop the sale, you’ll need to be a Prime member, so if you’re not one already, you can try out a free 30-day trial for access to all of the deals. After the trial, Prime costs $14.99 a month, giving you exclusive deals and free shipping on Prime items all year round. Whether you’re taking notes, drawing, making a grocery list, or surfing the web, this versatile tablet is sure to come in handy....

Adolescents are going to experiment with their sexuality. And although their urges are normal and natural, we must teach our boys to be responsible about their urges. Be Clear About Date Rape Be straight with your boys about sex. They can take it. Kids constantly receive powerful, confusing messages about sex on TV, in ads, music, and videos. Next time you’re watching TV with your son and there’s a casual sex scenario, (which should afford you plenty of opportunities!...

If you’re dead-set against sexual activity before marriage (or during the teen years), you can say, “I am opposed to sex for teenagers because I think that a sexual relationship should be saved for when you’re older. However, I’m not an idiot, and I know you may disagree with me. If you should get to this point, please take precautions to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.” (You will, of course, have explained STDs and talked about “precautions” before this....

Once your child reaches legal age, however, he can go out into the real world and get credit from strangers, including credit card companies and other lenders. Good credit means that these strangers believe in your child’s ability and promise to repay what’s borrowed. It’s a question of trustworthiness. Loans are not based only on a promise; they’re also based on past performance. Borrow a little, repay it, and voilà, you now a pattern of good repayment performance....

This is especially true with preschool-age children who often do best learning a new idea when it is modeled for them. So, whether it is November or March, there are easy ways for you to demonstrate to your little one the notions of thankfulness, kindness, and generosity and why they are so important. Set a Good Example You are your child’s first and best role model. If they see you engaging in the generous behavior, they’ll want to do the same thing....

In the United States, we have what’s called a system of voluntary compliance. Taxpayers tell the government what their income is and what expenses they have, and they figure their tax accordingly. It’s the honor system, but with a catch: Other parties also tell the government about your income and certain expenses. This is called information reporting, and it’s the way government checks up on taxpayers. It’s not a covert operation; you get copies of everything reported to the government....

The effects of heroin are grave. Though use of heroin among youth is less than other illicit drugs, because of the uptick in young adult usage, parents need to be aware of it. What Is Heroin? Heroin is also called by the slang terms “smack,” “skunk,” “junk,” “H,” “horse,” “skag,” “brown sugar,” and “white horse.” It is an addictive opioid drug that comes from morphine, a drug derived from Asian opium poppy seed pods....

“At 9 months, many babies have the motor skills—crawling, pulling to stand, cruising along furniture—to explore in new ways. They can move to the objects or toys that they want to play with rather than having to wait for someone to bring toys closer to them. This opens up a whole new way for them to play,” says Elizabeth Zack, PhD, outreach and education specialist at the University of Washington....

Before purchasing a board game, consider looking for games that appeal to your children’s ages, interests, and learning levels. We carefully considered any age recommendations, rules, number of players, challenge level, and entertainment value when reviewing products. We also consulted our team of editors (and parents) for their recommendations on board games their families love. Here are the best family board games to keep everyone entertained and having fun together....

Look for fabrics that are soft and breathable to avoid overheating. Additionally, make sure the lounger’s design props your baby up safely to avoid the risk of suffocation. We carefully considered design, materials, value, ease of cleaning, age and weight recommendations, and ease of use when reviewing products. Here are the best baby loungers for supervised awake time. According to Alisa Baer, MD, a pediatrician and member of the Verywell Family Medical Review Board, loungers should only be used when the baby is awake and fully supervised....

A gift that has sentimental value is something Mom can treasure for the years to come. On the other hand, a gift that’s also useful will be appreciated just as much. We considered interests, design, material, personalization, ease of use, and value when reviewing products. With presents for baby showers, holidays, or just because, here are the best gifts to buy for expecting moms. Price at time of publication: $75 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $48 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $89 Price at time of publication: $230 Price at time of publication: $136 Price at time of publication: $44 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $98 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $248 Price at time of publication: $38 Price at time of publication: $109 Price at time of publication: $24 Price at time of publication: $45 Price at time of publication: $110 Price at time of publication: $7 Price at time of publication: $140 Price at time of publication: $77 Price at time of publication: $399 Price at time of publication: $19 Price at time of publication: $85 Price at time of publication: $17 Price at time of publication: $28 Price at time of publication: $179 Price at time of publication: $49 Price at time of publication: $23 Price at time of publication: Varies by boxes, $50 per trimester box (not including bundles) Price at time of publication: $70 Price at time of publication: $14 Price at time of publication: $105 Price at time of publication: $14 Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $74 Price at time of publication: $129 Price at time of publication: $11 Price at the time of publication: $68 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $12 Price at time of publication: $42 and up (depends on material and add-ons) Price at time of publication: $320 Price at time of publication: $36 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $26 Price at time of publication: $51 Price at time of publication: $75 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $35...

Brighten your college student’s day (and take time off your hands) by sending a ready-made care package that can be ordered online. Care packages should be convenient for you and fun (or delicious!) for your studious college kid. We carefully considered convenience, taste, value, and design when reviewing products. Here are the best sites that make sending a care package to your college student easier. Price at time of publication: $329 for Complete Campus Pak Courtesy of TetherBox Finals week needs a different approach....

One of the best jogging strollers recently taking the baby world by storm is the Baby Trend Jogger Stroller, with raving reviews on its affordable price tag, travel system, and durability. So, if you’re searching for the best jogging stroller, keep reading this full review of The Baby Trend Expedition Jogging Stroller. Features of the Baby Trend Expedition Jogging Stroller Safety Regarding safety, The Baby Trend Expedition Jogger features all the safety specs necessary in a great stroller....