But let’s say you had a small fire that only affected a single room—for our example,we’ll use your kitchen. There’s no structural damage…the fire was out before the fire trucks arrived—just a lot of soot everywhere and an awful smell from the fire. What’s more, you didn’t file an insurance claim because the damage is pretty much limited to the smoke and soot, and you figure the clean-up costs are going to be less than your deductible....

Clomid, also known as clomiphene citrate, is listed as a prohibited substance by the NFL, the International Olympic Committee, and the World Anti-Doping Agency. If Clomid use is discovered in a random drug test, the athlete can be penalized. Why would an athlete take a fertility drug like Clomid? Some athletes caught taking Clomid claim they were taking it to increase their odds of having a child. Isn’t Clomid a female fertility drug, or can it help treat male infertility, too?...

However, as with any drug, you should be aware of the potential risks before treatment. Clomid may also be sold under its generic name clomiphene or under the brand name Serophene. These medications are all the same drug. Many Clomid side effects are the result of how the drug works. Clomiphene tricks the body into thinking there’s not enough estrogen. It does this by blocking estrogen receptors. This leads the body to release more GnRH, a hormone that tells the pituitary to release more FSH and LH....

What Sets Collaborative Law Apart How is collaborative law different from mediation? Mediation involves the use of a neutral third party to facilitate the negotiation and settlement of a dispute. Parties can always walk out of mediation and decide to litigate instead. However, in collaborative law cases, lawyers and their clients will talk and negotiate without the assistance of a neutral third party, unless they find such an intervention would be useful....

Directions Peel the paper off the old crayons and break them into small pieces. Select a group of several different colors and place them in the sandwich bag. Seal tightly with a twist tie. Put several bags of crayon pieces in the muffin pan. Place the pan in the sun or in a slightly warm oven for twenty minutes or until the crayon wax is soft. It should never be hot....

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While one teenage bully may primarily attack people online, others may bully their peers at school. Despite whatever method they use to torment their targets, research shows most teenage bullies share these characteristics and exhibit these behaviors. Impulsiveness Anger management problems Controlling, rather than leading Prone to frustration and feeling annoyed Lacking empathy; not sympathetic to the needs or desires of others Blames victims by saying things like, “If that geek didn’t look so stupid, I wouldn’t have to hit him....

MYTH: Babies can’t breastfeed once they have teeth. FACT: I once conducted a survey among about 250 newly delivered adolescent mothers who planned to breastfeed. In response to a question about how long they intended to nurse their babies, the most frequent reply was “until he gets teeth.” The common assumption prevails that teeth make it impossible, even hazardous to the mother, for an infant to breastfeed. While a teething infant certainly can bite her mother’s nipple, most breastfed infants quickly learn not to bite....

It’s normal to feel worried about the possibility that something could go wrong when you go into labor. You might already know that you have risk factors that could make a complication more likely when you give birth. Your health care provider may also have explained to you that some complications can happen even if you do not have an increased risk. Here are a few of the more common labor and delivery complications that you might want to ask about, as well as what your care team will do to keep you and your baby safe....

Leaves Grass clippings Food scraps Potato peelings Banana skins Tea bags Worms More than half the trash your family throws away could be composted to turn it back into rich, fertile soil. There are several easy ways to compost.

As you crank up the heat in your home, you may want to also consider turning up the moisture as well. A new study from MIT shows an increase in humidity could help prevent the spread of COVID. The Humidity “Sweet Spot” To Prevent COVID-19 You may already be ventilating when indoors, especially when you gather with a group, in order to help prevent the spread of COVID. While ventilation is still important, tacking on increased humidity indoors seems to add another layer of protection, according to the MIT study....

Effort: Easy – no sewing required Materials: Hot glue gun Skein of brown yarn Pink felt Headband Solid pink jumper Pink striped turtleneck Pink striped socks Black or brown Mary Jane shoes Scissors Instructions: To make D.W.’s hair, coat the headband with hot glue and wrap brown yarn tightly around the headband from end to end. Attach long strands of brown yarn all around the underside of the headband. Determine length of strands by trying headband on child’s head....

Give fleas the right environment – humidity levels above 70 percent, temperatures ranging from 65 to 80 degrees – and they can be extremely prolific breeders. When conditions are favorable in the flea kingdom, they can complete an entire reproductive cycle in as few as 16 days. Couple prolific breeding with the fact that an adult flea can live for several months without a meal, and you’ve got a recipe for infestation....

Lift Grime, Stains and Gunk from the Seats Spills from sippy cups and juice boxes, cookie crumbs, and discarded gum can quickly become embedded in your car’s upholstery. Over time, your car’s interior can end up looking like a day-care center at closing time. Fortunately, you can easily spruce up your upholstery with a few tricks. What You’ll Need A spray bottle filled with two-parts water and one-part liquid soap or laundry detergent (Any brand of detergent will do, but if you or your family have chemical sensitivities, try a non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaner such as Miracle II Soap or Dr....

Take a look at these common developmental milestones and the ages at which children normally reach them, so you know whether they are on track, or so you can recognize when your child’s development may be delayed. What You Need to Know About Milestones Parents are often discouraged from comparing the growth and development of their own child against that of other children. The reason is that there is a wide range of when children reach most milestones....

Despite the push for parents to be more equally involved and for moms not to have to shoulder all of the weight, pre-pandemic childcare responsibility typically fell on the mother’s shoulders. When lockdown ensued, childcare, schooling, and household chores could no longer be outsourced by working parents. In a new study published by the Institute for the Study of Labor, researchers analyzed childcare responsibilities in heterosexual couples. They found that on one hand, dads believe they upped their game and are now much more involved in child care responsibilities....

What Is a High Achiever? In school, a high achiever would be a student who gets high marks and good grades. They do the work that is required and do it well. They tend to be well-organized, with good time-management skills, which is why they turn in neat and tidy work on time. They also tend to be well-behaved, adjusting well to the classroom environment and participating in classroom discussions. On the other hand, being gifted denotes intellectual ability, a trait that may or may not translate into high academic performance....

Earth’s regions can be defined by physical elements like landforms, climate, and soil or by cultural differences like politics, economics, religion, and so on. The following activities will help your child understand regions. Directions

In major metropolitan areas, where the court dockets are crowded, it could be months, even as long as a year, before your case can be tried. In smaller communities, it is possible you can get your day in court much sooner. Bargaining and Compromise It’s difficult to negotiate for yourself, particularly when emotions are involved, as they tend to be in a divorce. For many couples, trying to negotiate is like reliving the worst moments of the marriage....

Medications for Diarrhea In general, most experts recommend that parents not give their children anti-diarrheal medications when they have diarrhea. Even though medications such as Imodium and Kaopectate may be recommended for adults, these medications should not be used in children, and could even be dangerous. So is there any “treatment” besides making sure your child does not get dehydrated and using dietary measures? At this time, the only thing left to try—beyond pushing fluids to prevent them from becoming dehydrated—is providing them with the probiotic supplement acidophilus....