One tip for organizing your supplies is to buy and label special bins for groupings of items you’ll use together. For example, you can keep all your paints, paintbrushes, cleaners, foam trays, and so on, in one bin, and your paper goods such as construction paper, foam sheets, and copy paper in another bin. Wooden pieces such as Popsicle sticks, clothespins, craft sticks, and such, can also be kept in a separate bin or drawer; and so can yarns, threads, needles, ribbons, and so on....

“Sudden sniffing death” occurs when the heart stops pumping after someone has used an inhalant. Huffing can also cause other severe health consequences like permanent brain damage and destruction of the heart, kidneys, and liver. Often young people view inhaling or huffing household substances as a way to get a quick high. This can be especially true for young kids who are not driving and have limited access to drugs....

More: Do Twins Run in Families? A Genetic Explanation Where Did the Term Irish Twins Originate and Is it Offensive? Although the term “Irish Twins” is commonly used, it is not really correct. Babies born within a year of each other are not twins, and they do not have to be Irish. The term originated in the 19th Century as an offensive reference to the fact that Irish families tended to have many children and give birth frequently....

And some kids just don’t like to do their school work. It can be frustrating to a parent who tries to constantly remind a child to “Do your spelling.” The Problem with Nagging A 2017 study published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, found that children do best when parents encourage them to be independent with their homework. The researchers found that children needed autonomy to become fully engaged learners....

Unfortunately though, in recent years, parents have been reporting fake versions of these programs, which are slipping through filters that are designed to weed out inappropriate content. These seemingly safe episodes start out in a similar fashion to their official counterparts, but take twisted turns part way through the videos. These crude reproductions feature disturbing topics like suicide, stabbings, overdose, decapitation, torture, and other horrific forms of violence. This is extremely concerning for parents who trust that when they click on these programs, the content is suitable for kids....

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Jack-o’-Lantern leaf sack (correct size for your trick-or-treater) Newspaper Ribbon or string Green or black sweatsuit Instructions: Cut leg holes in the BOTTOM of the sack. Pull the sack up and cut armholes. Stuff with paper and tie (loosely!) around the neck or tape around top of sweatshirt. More Costume Ideas

Alba is beloved for her laid-back, candid social media posts, which she shares with her 19.2 million followers on Instagram and her 7.4 million followers on TikTok. There, you can find her doing unboxings with her kids, dancing with Zac Effron, and keeping it real in myriad other ways. She’s not afraid to post videos that are unedited or to embarrass her oldest in the process. Despite having been in glamorous magazine spreads and on the big screen, Alba is relatable....

On a Wednesday morning in late September, she’s poised as can be in her light-drenched Los Angeles home office with zero signs of new-parent distress: The room itself appears free of toys, snack dregs, and mom-made clutter. To top it off, Schwarzenegger Pratt, 31, somehow looks well-rested and meticulously-styled, with makeup that’s pristine—no Zoom filter needed. There are zero signs of the postpartum baby hairs Schwarzenegger Pratt often complains about during her weekly Instagram Live series, BDA Baby (short for Before, During, and After)—or signs of any toddler, at all....

The next generation will have a significant responsibility in caring for the planet and preserving the beauty of nature. But according to a new study, teens’ low interest in nature may be a cause for concern. A recent study published in Plos One, finds that by the time children become teenagers, their interest in nature wanes. Such insights may be essential to address when looking to deal with climate control issues in the future....

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours, including drying time Materials: Dozen eggs Bowl Straight pin Nail Toothpick Dark green, maroon, navy, and yellow glossy craft paints Paintbrushes Foam tray Assorted pieces of lace (Use the type of lace that has distinct designs that can be cut out.) Scissors Tacky glue Clear acrylic finish spray

Ceramic, marble, and granite all make great floors. Although they are similar to work with, ultra-hard granite is the toughest to shape, and soft ceramic is the easiest. However, a rented tile saw, or wet saw, will cut any of these materials, so difficulty in cutting should not be a deciding factor in material selection. Price, however, may be; ceramic is at the bottom of the price heap, granite is at the top, and marble is midway in between....

Age: All agesTime: 15 to 30 minutesType of Activity: Art Materials: Fallen leaves Paints and brushes Crayons Markers Paper Glue Pencils Scrapbook (optional) What to do: Looking for an enjoyable way for you and your kinderartists to spend an autumn afternoon? Instead of raking those leaves, why not pick a few up and create some magnificent works of art together. Simply gather fallen leaves, paints and brushes, crayons, markers (whatever you have is fine), some paper, glue, pencils, and maybe even a scrapbook, too....

Whether you play an instrument yourself or can’t even whistle, these tips will help you guide your child into the wonderful world of music-making. Choosing the right instrument Practice Tips for Elementary-School Kids

20 to 30 minutes Materials ScissorsMasking tapeHeavy-duty aluminum foil Directions Extensions Let your child help to mold one of you.Hang the forms from the ceiling or wall with string.Make a mold of a doll or stuffed animal.Make molds of other household objects.

This activity can be done inside or outside. Sit beside your child or back-to-back, and close your eyes. Concentrate on listening to all the sounds around you. Listen to the world. Is the refrigerator humming, a plane flying overhead, the dog barking, or telephone ringing? Say what you hear. Can your child identify all the sounds? Are there any soft sounds? High sounds? Take turns being very quiet and then share what sounds you can hear....

About 10 million jobs were lost to downsizing between 1980 and 2000, and downsizing didn’t stop at the turn of the century. Downsizing typically occurs in companies that hope to cut costs and improve performance—often to please their shareholders. They often leave behind them a trail of damaged and demoralized former employees. Downsizing is a current term, but it’s not much different than layoffs, job elimination, managed reductions, or good, old-fashioned firing....

5 to 10 minutes Materials Celery stalksClean jarsFood coloring Directions Extensions For a rainbow effect, add several colors, one at a time, waiting several hours in between.For a special treat, buy some white or light-colored carnations and color them with the same process.

Two toilet paper rolls, or a paper towel roll cut in half Tape Markers, crayons, stickers, and so on Directions To order this book visit Meadowbrook Press.