As a young mother looks down at her growing belly during pregnancy, she may wonder if it will ever return to its previously flattened state. An amazing thing about bodies is that they do return to their pre-pregnancy shape, at least for the most part.The internal organs reposition themselves after the crunch of sharing tight quarters with a developing baby. The stretched out skin retracts to a certain degree, the hormones realign. But most often,...more
Headlines abound about the political maneuvering over health care reform in the House and Senate. We have heard plenty about a public option, a cadillac tax and the effect on senior citizens. But one important aspect of the debate has been overlooked: What about the kids? The State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, has been one of the few true health outreach successes over the years. It's a program, with the states...more
Starting family traditions is all part of Christmas, and creating simple and fast Christmas crafts should be a family tradition in all homes, especially when you can recycle at the same time as creating thoughtful stocking filler gifts and decorations. These creative Christmas crafts only require materials you will have lying around the house already, and if you buy a big pack of digital royalty free Christmas clipart graphic images to download, you will always have instant Christmas pictures whenever you want them, and can get amazing results with a bit of cut and paste imagination!Christmas Placemat Craft: Using recycled Christmas cards, tear off the backs where the writing is. Or to make it simpler just print out your choice of royalty free Christmas clipart graphic images. You'll need about three regular sized Christmas card sized images to make each placemat. Have the kids glue the cards decoration side up down on colored construction paper. When the glue dries, cover the craft front and back with clear contact paper, making sure there are no open ends or gaps. Kids love setting their plates on their own special Christmas place mat. Santa Ornament: This makes a great little...more
There are many ways to spend quality time with your kids. One way is to teach your children how to play pool.Like many sports, shooting pool takes practice, vision, and patience to learn. Teaching your child how to shoot pool teaches them lots of valuable lessons.You will be teaching them to how to aim, how to concentrate, and how to focus on a...more
Not only is it a flourishing industry, being involved in children's clothing designs is exceptionally lucrative and personally gratifying. Individuals have truly responded to this chance to help adoring parents give their children the Chez Ami apparel they love.BackgroundPatsy Aiken founded Chez Ami in Coronado, California...more
Parenting a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can be challenging. It requires, first and foremost, patience, as a child with ADHD is usually in a state of constant motion and has a hard time listening to instructions. Here are a few tips for parents to improve their relationship with their ADHD child, and help that child reach his or her full potential.First, you must understand that your child has a neurobiological and behavioral disorder. ADHD is an actual physical and psychological disorder that is just as frustrating for the child as it is for adults interacting with the child. Like many special needs children, your ADHD child can greatly benefit from extra attention and physical contact. Be generous with your hugs and kisses. Devote time daily to playing with your child.When you communicate with your child, put yourself at their eye-level. Speak clearly and slowly, and ask the child to repeat your instructions to make sure he or she truly understands what you are saying. When your child misbehaves, inform them immediately and explain why the behavior is unacceptable. Offer suggestions for acceptable behavior. Offer warnings before taking...more
The school buses are back on the road scooping up the children in order to return them to their local school for another year of education. Mothers who have been fully in charge all summer long now have more hours in each day to call their own. If a...more
Many award winning baby toys are included in the latest range of baby toys that are stacked up in some of the most popular baby stores. To mention a few, the most adorable ones are, a set of 100 animals comprising of almost all sea,...more
Kids’ area rugs add color and fun to kids’ rooms. Colorful area rugs make your kid’s room lively, and a great place to lounge in or just to play. Kids area rugs are available in a broad selection of colors, sizes, designs and...more
There are many people in San Diego who are interested in purchasing contacts, either for themselves or for their children. There are actually so many different types of contact lenses that sometimes it can be difficult to decide which type would be...more
While children are young mobility aids can be used to help them develop a particular skill rather than just for mobility and working on the right muscles to help a child develop can help improve some conditions, other products are available to make...more
Please stop and think before you buy your child that Blue And Gold Macaw or any Macaw for that matter.A companion such as a Blue And Gold Macaw is a commitment. The commitment will be long term. A long term commitment with a Macaw can mean thirty to...more