Mother-in-law relationships may get all the press, and the jokes, but mother-daughter conflict is all too common. Many times the root of the conflict is the mother whose heart does not recognize that a daughter is “grown.” When a mother fails to acknowledge her daughter’s adulthood, a family rift can occur. Family rifts that are not repaired can lead to grandparents being estranged from their grandchildren, once children are born....
I can assure you of one thing. No matter what your individual circumstances, good nutrition and regular exercise throughout your pregnancy will make your delivery far easier. Prepare for delivery the same way you would prepare for a strenuous athletic event. Pack more protein into your meals. Don’t skimp on healthful complex carbohydrates, especially those found in vegetables and fruits, and blood type-friendly selections of grains and beans. These will increase your energy and balance your metabolism....
Teaching your teen to get up and out of bed on time, even when they are tired, is an important life skill. Part of becoming a responsible adult is being able to start work on time and being able to show responsibility. So if your teen is late for school every morning, intervene. Help them learn how to take on more responsibility for their behavior. Nagging them, waking them up repeatedly, and pushing them out the door will only increase their dependence on you, however....
No matter how common these losses are, experiencing one can be devastating. If someone close to you has lost a baby, it can be difficult to know what to say, and how best to support them. You want to give them support, but you don’t want to overstep or make them uncomfortable. Should you step in to help, or give them space? Is it appropriate to give them a gift, and if so, what?...
No matter which winter holiday your family celebrates, this is a magical season of creating family memories and special activities. It’s easy to get so consumed by our own family’s holiday though that we forget about the opportunities to learn about other winter traditions and holidays. No matter what the ages of your children are, there are ways to introduce them to the other winter holidays in fun and interesting ways....
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that half of all mental health conditions start by age 14.Unfortunately, so many of these cases go undetected and untreated. Acknowledging there’s an issue is the first step to feeling better. Asking for help is the second. That said, asking about therapy can feel overwhelming, but it is also very courageous. If you’re ready to take the next step and talk to your parents about treatment, you might be wondering how to start the conversation....
It’s understandable why those and many other motivating factors might have you planning to start toilet training sooner rather than later. The fact is, though, that every child develops at their own pace and thus requires an individual approach to potty training. Start by watching your child closely for signs of potty training readiness. This potty training checklist will help you determine if your little one seems to be physically, emotionally, and cognitively ready to tackle this milestone....
Directions Sit with your child and turn the pages of the magazine pretending to be on a mission to find a particular object or person. For example, you might look for a mother with a baby, a child playing with a toy, an animal of any kind, or whatever your child suggests. Turn the pages until you find a picture that fits. Then make up a story about the picture....
Ian is of Scottish Gaelic origin and is the Scottish version of the name John. It comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan and means “God is gracious” or “the Lord is gracious.” Ian can also be spelled Iain. The name is imbued with a sense of history and Scottish heritage, while also feeling fresh and lively. Ian confers a sense of intelligence, kindness, honor, and grace. How Popular Is the Name Ian?...
For non-custodial parents who owe back child support, it’s important to recognize the risks. While you may be able to get away with child support non-payment for a while, you can bet it will eventually catch up with you. When it does, the court may decide to hold you in contempt. This usually means fines (on top of what you already owe). In addition, the court can choose to incarcerate you for non-payment of child support....
IRAs used to be the hotshot investment vehicles. Things changed, though, when lawmakers got cranky and dumped all kinds of restrictions onto them in 1986. Back in the good old days, anybody could deduct his or her IRA contributions. Now the money you contribute might be tax deductible, but it might not be. Here’s how it breaks down: If you’re single and do not have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you can put up to $3,000 a year in an IRA....
While many pregnant people experience these and other common symptoms, it’s also possible to go through pregnancy without having them. Here’s what you need to know about whether experiencing “typical” pregnancy symptoms is a sign of a healthy pregnancy and whether you should worry if you don’t feel symptoms. Onset, Frequency, and Severity of Symptoms The first trimester of pregnancy (up to 13 weeks) is when most people experience common symptoms like fatigue, morning sickness, sensitivity to smells, and breast soreness....
But did you ever think about how you protect your kids on your own accounts? We often post to our own accounts without a second thought. We’ll post birth announcements with our newborn’s date of birth and full name. We can’t resist sharing first-day-of-school-photos, sports achievements, prom pics and, really, every other second of their lives. But, according to social media and cyber security expert, April C. Wright, all of those updates might be compromising our kids’ safety....
How Popular Is the Name Jennifer? Jennifer was the No. 1 baby name for girls in America from 1970 to 1984. In addition, Jennifer was consistently in the top 10 from 1966 to 1991, an astonishing 25-year span in which Jennifer was exceptionally popular. Jennifer’s rise to the top was relatively sudden. In the early 1900s, the name was so unusual that in the play “The Doctor’s Dilemma” by George Bernard Shaw, a character introduced herself as Jennifer and the doctor replied, “That’s a strange name....
Directions Mix the paints and pour into jars. Cut the string into various lengthssix inches, nine inches, twelve inches, and eighteen inches. Tape paper down on a flat surface. Dip a length of string into paint and either drag or karate chop it onto the paper. Repeat with a different color. Cover the paper with color and line. When dry, the artwork can be used as a gift wrap or mounted and hung on a wall....
15 to 30 minutes Materials Shoe box with little toys, cookies, etc. Directions Keep this surprise box off-limits until it is needed so that the contents remain new and interesting. Rotate and change the contents from time to time. Extensions Keep boredom boxes in the car, by the phone, or near your shower.Color the box to personalize it for your child. title: “Keep Summer Boredom At Bay” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “Albert Mcguire” For many children, summer means long lazy days that are a sharp contrast to the scheduled school year....
