Level: Easy Time involved: One to two hours, plus hunting time Materials: Newspaper Unfinished wooden or cardboard treasure chest (You can buy a wooden treasure chest or use a wooden or cardboard box.) Green craft paint Paintbrushes White glue Water Disposable cup Gold glitter Acrylic gemstones Glue gun Candy coins wrapped in gold foil Pieces of copy paper Scissors Glitter pen
However, pregnancy can bring with it some normal but unexpected (to the pregnant person), strange, or seemingly unrelated symptoms that you may not be aware of. These physical effects are not often discussed by doctors or friends and family, leaving many pregnant people who experience them needlessly surprised or worried. Here is a list of seven unusual pregnancy symptoms you may never have considered—but are actually totally normal. Nose Bleeds and Nasal Stuffiness Your nose is so far away from your uterus; how could it be involved?...
COVID-19 Response Strategies In these unprecedented times, as we continue to learn more about COVID-19, we must be vigilant in weeding out false information and seeking out credible resources to educate ourselves on the subject. These tactics are essential for easing anxiety and assuaging fears. Because the situation is constantly evolving, it can be difficult not to panic. While much of the information regarding this virus continues to develop, we can still take comfort in knowing that despite the increase in confirmed cases, the risk to the general public continues to be low....
While protein is important, there are very few circumstances in which kids need these supplements and drinks. However, if you are concerned about your child’s protein intake or other nutritional needs, talk with your pediatrician. Risks of Protein Shakes for Kids Protein powder is unnecessary for children. Foods with protein are a good idea, and so is physical activity that helps strengthen and build muscles. But extra protein in powder and supplements is rarely needed and can even be harmful....
Instead, your increased nutrient needs can be met by following your appetite, taking a prenatal multivitamin, and adding an extra snack or two each day, as needed. Consuming nutrient-rich foods in your meals and snacks is important, too. As you progress from the first to the third trimester, you may want to slowly eat a bit more. Here are some tips for eating healthy during pregnancy. Choose Nutrient-Dense Foods When deciding what you’re going to eat, include foods rich in vitamins and minerals....
Playground smarts Recess was a big part of my education. I learned how to play games, make friends, and settle disputes without the supervision of adults. My body became stronger with each ball I kicked and every race I ran. I stayed in touch with nature as my senses took in the changing seasons of New England. Children are born to play and to socialize. Recess encourages these natural, healthy pursuits....
Now, the moment you enter the exam room and start taking the test, guess how many points you start off with. The answer surprises most people: 2400. That’s right: for signing your name on the answer sheet, you start off the test with 2400 points. I kid you not; when you enter the exam room, your starting score is 2400. That’s the good news. Here’s the catch: you don’t necessarily get to keep all those points....
Skills Being Practiced Scientific inquiry Observation of the power of carbon dioxide gas Observation of the power of air pressure Baking Soda Balloon Blow-Up Experiment This experiment demonstrates the power of the chemical reaction created by combining baking soda and vinegar. It’s powerful enough to blow up a balloon! What You Need Empty water bottle Medium-sized balloon Funnel Vinegar Baking soda Create a Hypothesis Ask your child to predict what will happen when you combine baking soda and vinegar in a bottle....
This is totally understandable, and it’s very common for new moms to consider their own needs pretty irrelevant when they are dealing with the intense and endless needs of a brand-new baby. Let’s take a look at the importance of self-care for new moms, and how you can make sure to prioritize it. (Yes, it’s possible despite how busy and exhausted you are!) Why Practicing Self-Care Is So Challenging for New Moms Practicing self-care as a new mom begins with the belief that self-care is vital and something that you deserve....
Directions Hang the sheet over a clothesline. Pour each color of tempera or poster paint into its own spray bottle, adding water until paint sprays easily (usually 50 percent water, 50 percent paint). Stand in front of the sheet and spray the paint in whatever design you want. If more than one person is participating, have each person take one color and spray together, creating a modern art overlapped effect....
From ads in parenting magazines, direct mailings, and flyers in their obstetrician’s office, expecting parents are repeatedly told of their ‘once-in-a-lifetime chance’ to save their baby’s umbilical cord blood for possible use later to save his life. Since it doesn’t hurt to take a baby’s umbilical cord blood and it would, in fact, be discarded anyway, you wouldn’t think that there would be much of an issue with cord blood banking....
Signs That You Might Be Overly Strict Parents Strict parents are overly rigid and won’t make any exceptions to their rules. If you have a long list of rules and don’t find it easy to have a sense of humor when your kids break any of them, you might be too strict. Kids might be more likely to lie or hide things from strict parents, because they’re afraid of the consequences....
More: Why Do Some Women Only Give Birth to Boys or Girls? A Genetic Explanation As you might imagine, research found that getting more exercise and sleep was linked with a better sense of well-being for both moms and dads. So how does this affect mothers and fathers differently? Dads who slept more than other dads actually had a lower sense of well-being. They also reported feeling less close with both their partner and baby....
In general, sports injuries can be classified as either due to accident (trauma) or wear and tear (overuse). Regardless, there is a lot that can bedone to prevent injuries. Knowing what you are at risk for is half the battle. Following is a description of the most frequent injuries related to each fitness activity. In preventing these injuries, a focus is also placed on maintaining overall health and conditioning, as this can often be overlooked in a highly competitive environment....
Some children are ready to try solids at as early as four months, others at six months or even later. The most important thing to remember is to make your own decision about it. You are not a neglectful mother if you and your pediatrician believe it is best to wait to introduce solids to your child’s diet. Once again, you’ve got to go with what works for you. Your mother or mother-in-law may disagree and tell you how different things were in their day....
The Wicked Stepmother Many of the stepparents (especially stepmothers) in history and folklore are shown as wicked, cruel, and uncaring. They steal the father’s affection from the children. They take the inheritance, they banish the princess to the cinder heap, or they’re so jealous about her young beauty that they arrange to have her killed. (Sometimes, on a bad day, you might think you were the model for Snow White’s stepmother....
