Still, a good birth plan will help you think through the things you do have control over. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with options before they’re needed. So if you’d like a birth plan, take the time to learn about the procedures involved in labor and delivery. This printable birth plan checklist will help you get organized. Read each question and decide what you want to put in your birth plan....

If you are an adult and think you may have an ASD, just knowing there are others like you can bring an extra dimension to your life. Perhaps exchanging information on skills you have developed to handle situations that are hard for you can be helpful. People in the past were hesitant about applying a label because they felt that the label of autism was permanent and signified that there was no hope for that person....

Learn more about the sleeping patterns of gifted children with this review. If your gifted child can’t seem to fall asleep or sleeps only for a few hours, learn how to respond appropriately. Gifted Children and Sleep One of the first things parents of gifted kids notice is that their children don’t seem to need much sleep. Of course, they might not know that their children are gifted as infants, even though signs of giftedness might be apparent at this young age....

Two suitcases or boxes Dress-up clothes (hats, scarves, jackets, skirts, pants, boots, and so on) Directions

Parents and teachers can best introduce early learning concepts naturally through reading, everyday activities, songs, and playful games that stimulate children’s curiosity without putting pressure or stress on them. . Letters How soon your child can say the ABCs depends mostly on how often you sing along with them. Your child may master the alphabet song by age 2 if they hear it repeatedly, but they won’t understand that each of those sounds is a separate and individual letter....

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Eating disorders are an actual medical classification in which food is limited or purged in order to be thin. They are classified as psychiatric disorders and are very serious. The driving force is always a poor and distorted body image, low self-confidence, and a drive for perfectionism. Eating disorders can result from peer pressure, although most girls and women with eating disorders isolate themselves from others. The psychological aspects of disordered eating stem not only from trouble with body image, but also from feeling a need for control....

Rules for Effective Punishment Effective punishment: Is preceded by a warning. Has a set beginning and end. Happens immediately. Occurs at maximum intensity (does not increase in intensity or duration for additional infractions). Is enforceable wherever your child is when the misbehavior occurs. Is delivered in a matter-of-fact tone. Is imposed every time that behavior occurs. Is always accompanied by acknowledgment of the appropriate behaviors he should be demonstrating.

Effort: Quick and easy – no sewing required Materials: Sweat suit Crew socks Hiking boots Pigtail holders or rubber bands Brown eyeliner Red lipstick Eyeglasses (frames only) Binoculars on a string (toy is suggested) Backpack Red or brown wig (optional) Instructions: Have your child put on all the clothes. Put her hair in pigtails (or put on the optional wig). Use the eyeliner to dot freckles on her cheeks. Apply red lipstick....

Brought to you by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Are you a good thinker - or a poor one? Take a look at the general traits associated with each category and assess yourself. (Remember, a good thinker is willing to be critical about herself!) The Good Thinker Welcomes problematic situations and is tolerant of ambiguity. Is sufficiently self-critical; looks for alternate possibilities and goals; seeks evidence on both sides....

With a list of family rules, everyone in the family becomes clear about expected behavior, including what is allowed and what is not. Rules also help kids feel safe and secure. When your rules are clear, you’ll be less likely to get into power struggles. Your child’s attempts to say, “But, I didn’t know!” won’t be effective when you remind them of the list of household rules. Learn more about how to create family rules....

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Filing a motion is like a tennis game, except paperwork—instead of a ball—flies back and forth. Say your spouse has stopped paying the mortgage on the marital residence. He has moved out, and he thinks you should pay for it because you’re living there, but you don’t want to use up your limited savings. It’s been four months since he last paid the mortgage, and you’re getting nasty letters from the bank....

Typically, your daughter and her girlfriends graduate from an early stage of side-by-side playing to interacting as they play. Then they move to friendships in groups and the best-friend stage. After that girls reach the clique stage, the interest-based group stage, and finally—in their senior year—they develop an accepting spirit and openness to finding friends almost everywhere. Friendship Variations Not all girls follow the friendship stages exactly. Some linger at a certain stage while others skip one or two....

While the increases might sound small, they add up—quickly—for a family of four. Suddenly snacks we couldn’t live without before are no longer must-haves, as our food spending habits have shifted. My household has felt the pinch of higher food costs at the grocery store. I’m sure yours has, too. In fact, experts say food costs worldwide have been soaring. “Consumers are spending about 20% more on food now than they were before the pandemic,” states Melissa Walsh, CFA, CFP, AIF, founder and president of Clarity Financial Design....

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people are more likely to commit suicide if there is a history of A prior suicide attempt Depression and other mental health disorders Substance abuse disorder Family history of a mental health or substance abuse disorder Family history of suicide Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse Having guns or other firearms in the home Being in prison or jail Being exposed to others’ suicidal behavior, such as a family member, peer or media figure Medical illness Being between the ages of 15 and 24 years or over age 60...

While playing with this item, your preschooler can learn about math and science. Depending on the size and what it is made of, it can be played inside or out and for the most part, one can be purchased relatively inexpensively and readily. This toy comes in different sizes, colors, and patterns so there is one to please everyone. What is it? The humble ball. And while ball games usually conjure up sports such as basketball, baseball, and football, there is a host of other games and activities to play with a ball, particularly with a preschooler....