There are three big nationwide credit agency companies, and each of them probably has the same information about you and your credit history. They get it from banks, finance companies, credit card suppliers, department stores, mail order companies, and various other places that have had the pleasure of doing business with you. Smaller, regional credit bureaus supplement the information. All the information on file concerning you and your credit history is evaluated and used to determine your credit score....

Your newborn baby will probably be eating every hour and a half to three hours and if feeding on-demand and following your baby’s cues remember that not all cries are ‘hunger-cries’ and you may have to set some limits (for example, not allowing him to feed every half hour).Most breastfeeding babies will eat for 10-15 minutes (although you shouldn’t time your feedings) on each breast every 1 1/2 to 3 hours (about 8-12 times a day) and bottle-feeding babies will take 1-3 ounces every 2-4 hours....

“The big theme this month is movement and exploring,” says Florencia Segura, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with Einstein Pediatrics in the Washington DC area. “Most 10-month-olds are doing some type of crawl—those who are crawling may be using alternative movements. They also are pulling to stand near furniture, self-feeding quite well, and saying “mama” and “dada” with specific intent.” Clearly, this is an exciting time in you and your baby’s life where their skills and abilities seem to expand overnight....

Preschool-aged children (considered to be in the 3 to 5 years of age group) need about 11 to 13 hours of sleep a day (this can include naps). If your child goes to bed too late, they might not be getting the sleep that they need, leading to a host of other issues, including irritability and sleepiness during the day. And chances are if your child is not sleeping enough, you aren’t either, which doesn’t help anyone....

Healthy self-esteem also helps protect teens from bullying. Bullies are less likely to target kids that are confident in who they are. And, if they are targeted, their solid self-esteem will help them cope with bullying. Remember, people who bully others are looking for someone who will react to their hurtful words or actions. As a result, bullies target teens who are not confident or assertive. But if your teen shrugs off a bully’s verbal attack, make light of it or simply shows no emotional reaction, the bully will be less likely to try again....

Help your child learn more about autism by reading these children’s books about autism spectrum disorders for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens. Read the books during Autism Awareness Month (April) or anytime! More: 25 Children’s Books to Teach Kids About Race and Racism About 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the CDC, so your family probably knows someone who is autistic....

More: How to Make the Most of Memorial Day Weekend at Home 1. Egg Carton American Flag Michelle over at Crafty Morning shared a patriotic craft on the cheap! Here’s what you need: 18 count egg carton Blue, white, and red paint white scrap paper Kid-friendly scissors and paintbrush Have your child paint the top 4 cartons blue, and then paint the “stripes” or rows on the carton red. Once the red paint is dry, paint the tops white....

Choosing your baby’s name based on a letter is something many families do. Whether you have a pattern to uphold with the whole family or you want to create a sequence of initials, choosing based on that first letter can be a way to get you there. If names that start with “E” are what you’re after, there are both unique and popular names to choose from. Eden Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Paradise Famous Namesakes: Professional soccer player Eden Hazard is one of the more well-known people with this name....

More: How to Create a Learning Space for your Child Having kids makes having a good amount of storage even more important. Because while kids may not take up a lot of space, all of their stuff does. Sometimes I stand in the middle of the floor and wonder how my son manages to accumulate so much stuff. So much of it is small, which presents the unique challenge of having to store it and keep it from getting lost....

With recent, “at home” genetic testing like 23andMe, humans are curious now more than ever about their background, their heritage, and the impacts those have on their future family. Understanding what genetic influences you might pass on to your child is at the top of most birthing people’s minds these days, but do you know what the screenings are all about? More: TTC? 5 Things to Consider First Don’t have time to read now?...

1. It’s Safer Than You Think By about age 10, kids are old enough to cross streets safely and handle other emergencies that may come up. Before then, crossing guards can help, and so can adult chaperones. (If you can’t walk with your child, see if you can form a walking school bus or bike train—basically, a car-less carpool!) Plus, when more kids walk to school, neighborhoods flourish—a virtuous cycle that makes them safer and more pleasant to walk in....

More: 10 Eco-Friendly Earth Day Crafts for Kids To protect the Earth, it’s important to focus on the environment more than once a year, and get the next generation involved in saving the planet. With more family time now, it’s an ideal time to follow these five ways to get kids to care about the environment. Pin it to save it for later: Plant a Garden Clearing space, tending the soil and planting herbs, fruits and vegetables or flowers helps kids understand the lifecycle of things....

Popular names beginning with N include Noah, Naomi, Nicholas, and Nicole. There are also some beautiful rare options, like Neptune and Nieves. Take a look through our list of names that start with N for more ideas. Nadeem Origin: Arabic Meaning: Drinking companion Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nadim, Nedim Peak Popularity: Nadeem is not on the top 1,000 names in the U.S. Nadia Origin: Russian Meaning: Hope Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nadiia, Nadya, Nadiyya Peak Popularity: Nadia is a moderately common name in the U....

1. Ryegrass Photo Credit: Harry Rose/Flickr Ryegrass is one of the biggest allergy culprits. Unfortunately, if your little one is allergic to ryegrass, they’re also likely allergic to all types of grass due to cross pollination. Ryegrass typically blooms – and irritates allergy sufferers – in May and early June. If they’re allergic to grass, keep your little one indoors when you mow the lawn and keep the grass short to minimize pollen growth....

Control Freak Parenting If you’re guilty of micromanaging your child’s activities, these are the consequences it can have on your child. You’ll Exhaust Your Children Parents who insist on having a high degree of control over their children often get them involved in many structured activities. From violin lessons to soccer practice, they believe their kids are gaining a competitive edge. But a 2011 study published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies found that enrolling kids in extracurricular activities did not make them happier, healthier, or more successful....

More: The Best Foods for Baby-Led Weaning Leigh Anne O’Connor is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has assisted many families over the years in the weaning process. She says, “When weaning from breast or bottle it is important to know that your baby is ready before starting the process. Your baby should be able to sit up and hold onto a cup. Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding both involve holding and touch....

Workplace bullying can occur between anyone in the workplace. But perhaps the most difficult situation to deal with is bullying by a boss—the very person responsible for your advancement within the company. Many times people do not realize that their boss is bullying them. Instead, they believe that they have a tough boss or one that simply pushes their employees to get results. But it is important to be able to identify workplace bullying because it can have significant consequences....

There are ample lists of baby boy names and baby girl names, but we have compiled a unique baby name list of traditional and popular boy names that are now considered unisex names. This Unisex name list includes dozens of names that we think could be or are already used for boys and girls. Our list of gender-neutral baby names includes some of the most popular baby names, the name’s meaning, and origin....

Materials Camera with film Directions title: “A Day In The Life Of " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-29” author: “Angela Villarreal” If you had to be a character from The Vile Village, who would you be? Would it be more fun to be the miserable Count Olaf, or perhaps one of the brave Baudelaire children? Choose a character and have some fun telling us what a day in your character’s life would be like....

Most mornings, children are aware that one or more adults in the family are going off to work. Make the necessary arrangements to have your child accompany or visit the adult one morning. Show your child around the workplace and explain what goes on. As a result, your child will understand better where the adults go and what they do while they are away from home.