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Build a Fire Pit Credit: Pinterest | Blog What’s better than s’mores cooked over an open flame? Backyards aren’t meant for day use only. A great fire pit extends your time outdoors. Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage shows you how to build your own backyard fire pit in just under an hour. Make Your Own Party (or Practice!) Games Credit: Pinterest | Blog Looking for some great party games? Brad from Fix This Build That provides a step-by-step tutorial to building your own football toss game that will liven up any party....

More: 50 Names That Mean Blue for Your Little One The color red has long inspired names for boys and girls. The color red signifies many things in modern culture including love, fire, flowers, gemstones, and even the planet Mars. If you’re looking to name your little girl after the color of love and passion, considering a name recognized with romance, such as Ruby or Sienna. Using the word red in a name or title for men has a long history, especially for heroic Vikings and noble kings....

More: Potty Train a 1 1/2 Year Old? We’ve gathered a list of signs of potty training readiness to look out for if you think your toddler is getting close. Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills family and relationship psychotherapist, author, The Self-Aware Parent, regular expert child psychologist on The Doctors, CBS TV, and co-star on WE tv, advises that “the most important must-have a parent should invest in and commit to is the right attitude....

More: 5 Ways Kids Can Stay Connected and Social While Social Distancing Below you will find suggestions for both outdoor activities as well as indoor activities since the weather is not always predictable, and activities that can be fun for both parents and kids. Caper Story-Led Adventures in Nature Do you have a difficult time getting your kids to look up from the screen and head outdoors? Enter a new app called Caper....

The first step is recognizing that there’s nothing wrong with being sensitive. In fact, a sensitive child can be one of the kindest, most compassionate kids you’ll ever meet. But raising a sensitive child can pose some parenting challenges, especially when it comes to discipline. Understanding Sensitive Kids Emotionally sensitive kids become overwhelmed easily. They cry often, worry about getting into trouble frequently, and require a great deal of reassurance....

Factors That May Lead to a Breech Baby It’s more common to have a breech baby if: You’ve been pregnant before You have excessive or low amounts of amniotic fluid You are carrying multiples Your uterus has growths or anomalies Your baby is preterm Your placenta is low-lying or you have placenta previa Most babies are head-down between 32 and 36 weeks into pregnancy. The vast majority will be head-down by the time labor starts....

Types of Soft Spots There are two soft spots, in the front and back of a baby’s head, and they will typically be closed within your little one’s first year of life. Until then, keep the area protected from injury. However, don’t be afraid to touch their head softly. Knowing what is normal versus what is a cause for concern in terms of your baby’s fontanelle can help ease your mind as you care for your new child....

Outdoor Classics Take your game night to the backyard or park and play some old-fashioned, traditional favorites. Bonus points if you have some “when I was a kid, we used to … " stories to go along with them. Your kids will love that! It’s also fun to alternate. If you need some ideas, how about one of the 10 ways to play tag, or variations on good old kickball? There’s also hide-and-seek, four-square, and Red Light, Green Light....

5 minutes Materials Two adults Directions Early steps are even more fun when fun-loving adults lift the toddler into the air as they are walking. In no time, your toddler will be lifting and jumping to help you out. Extensions Walk backwards and do the same thing.Lift your toddler up and spin her around in the air every few steps.Have your toddler walk forward or backwards with his feet on top of yours....

Book on star constellations Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, and other objects that make up the universe. Astronomers observe the sky and also ask questions like, “What are stars made of?” and “How do stars create light?” Some astronomers study through observation, viewing the sky through a telescope. Go outside on a clear night and look at the stars. Read a little before you go out so you know what to look for....

The best tool parents have for teaching financial responsibility is an allowance. Even very young children should have discretionary funds to spend as they see fit. Saving, decision-making, planning, sharing, charity, and responsibility are just some of the lessons that can be taught through an allowance. It’s important to clarify that an allowance isn’t money a child earns for doing chores. Children should have age-appropriate tasks they’re expected to do without pay simply because they are members of a family....

Why a Breastfed Baby May Need to Be Supplemented Most babies can exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of life. However, there are some situations when a supplement may be necessary. Here are some of the reasons your doctor may recommend a supplement for your baby: Your baby is not latching on to the breast Your child is not gaining weight Your baby has a sucking issue such as a weak suck, a cleft lip/palate, or tongue-tie You’re breastfeeding a premature baby You’ve decided to breastfeed your adopted child You have a low breast milk supply You’re breastfeeding after breast surgery You have very sore nipples You have stopped breastfeeding and wish to start again...

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Feelings of anxiety after a miscarriage might be specific to anxiety about a new pregnancy or could be anxiety about life in general. Some may face the choice of whether to use anti-anxiety medications to control anxiety following a miscarriage. For couples who want to try for a new pregnancy, this begs the question of whether or not these drugs are safe in a subsequent pregnancy. Unfortunately, the research is conflicting about the safety of psychiatric medications during pregnancy, and the answer isn’t always clear....

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