Boyfriends to Avoid Your daughter may be frustrated by not landing a great boyfriend overnight, so she may tend to overlook the boys in her backyard. Way too tame, she may think. But she may be treading on thin ice when she branches out daringly and looks to meet some brand-new boys in questionable arenas. Make sure that she does not: Accept a ride from a boy or man she does not know very well....

Choosing from among acceptances And you thought it was all over! For the past year or more, you’ve been looking at college catalogs with your child, visiting campuses, driving him to the SATs and ACTs, reminding him to send out applications. When that last one went in the mailbox, you sighed with relief. But suddenly, your mailbox is again filled with envelopes from colleges. Your son was accepted at three of the four colleges he wanted to attend!...

At this age, many 14-year-olds are developing their unique identity, gaining independence, and likely exploring (or thinking about) romantic relationships. That can be a lot to take in as a parent. But, by providing plenty of supportive guidance and helping them gain the skills they need for a successful future, you both can weather this transition seamlessly. While it is true that parenting a teen can seem challenging at times, it also can be exciting and fun, especially when you know what to expect....

If your net worth is not where you’d like it to be, you’ve got a choice. You can increase your assets, or you can decrease your liabilities. You could get another job, but it’s nice to be able to sleep now and then. Or you could start playing the lottery and sit back to wait until you hit it big. Of course, chances are you won’t hit it big, and the money you’ve spent on tickets will make your net worth even less appealing than it is now....

Go early. (Most restaurants seat very few customers before about 6 or 6:30 in the evening.) Your baby will want to wait for a table even less than you do. Once you’ve been seated, service will probably be slower if the restaurant is crowded. Your baby won’t appreciate having to sit and wait longer for your food. Choose an out-of-the-way table, if possible. You’ll be less likely to disturb other diners or interfere with waiters....

Before we get started, here is an important codicil to keep in mind. Remember that you can eat certain foods with your fingers, but when in doubt, use a fork or spoon. If you already have your paws on the item, go ahead and eat it. Please, please, don’t say, “Hey, they invented fingers before forks. Right?” Artichokes. Eating an artichoke requires a bit of an attitude and a little digital dexterity....

Here are 5 Positive Phrases to Say to Your Anxious Child About School. With anxiety disorders, the intensity, duration, or frequency of the anxiety and worry is far out of proportion to the actual likelihood or impact of the feared event, and exceeds the normal level for the child’s stage of development. One of the greatest contributing factors to childhood anxiety is when there is an anticipated change or interruption in a child’s routine....

Essential oils have become the latest craze in natural remedies, but are they safe for your baby? We provide an overview of top safety tips for the use of essential oils with babies and a list of our favorite blends and remedies for common ailments. More:7 Home Remedies to Soothe Cold and Flu Symptoms While essential oils have recently become popular for in-home use, they’ve been used in medicine long before the invention of the diffuser, and many of them could be beneficial for your little one....

Playing outdoors has many benefits for kids. It improves their health and makes them more likely to be physically active. Additionally, research has shown that kids who spend time outdoors are more engaged with their learning. Outdoor activities also help lessen the spread of COVID-19 and can instill a lifelong appreciation for nature within children. Ahead, take a look through our list of outdoor activities to enjoy with your family this fall....

More: 21 Fall-Inspired Baby Names With a few leaves here and a couple pumpkins there, these fall-themed baby shower ideas take the apple cake: Photo Credit: EnvyMarketing Fall-Themed Food Ditch the traditional baby shower fare and keep your party on-theme with autumnal foods. For example, instead of cucumber sandwiches and summer fruit, serve your guests pumpkin soup out of pumpkin-shaped bowls, roasted green beans, crusty bread, and cranberry sauce. Forego the standard desserts for apple cake or pumpkin pie....

Maybe you did in fact skip a period and thought you were experiencing some signs of pregnancy. You may have even had some signs of early pregnancy, such as nausea or sore breasts. Usually, though, your suspicions (or hopes) are easily answered by the coming of your period or a negative pregnancy test. This sort of thing is common for most women to experience a few times in their childbearing years: a hunch that they are pregnant—and maybe even a few light pregnancy symptoms—only to find out it wasn’t true....

Your baby loves to learn new tricks and show off. If you make her the same food you are eating, you will probably see a new side of your baby. Babies begin to use a cup around one year of age. Some can hold it themselves, and some just need a little help. Either way, once you show them how, they will probably want to do it themselves. Don’t give your baby juice with sugar late in the day or in the middle of the night....

Fetal Autopsy After Stillbirth Among the many difficulties parents face following a stillbirth may be the decision of whether to have a fetal autopsy performed on the baby. People have a variety of reactions to this prospect, and the choice is a very personal decision. Let’s take a look at some of the information an autopsy may provide, what an autopsy probably can’t tell you, and how often an autopsy can give you information that might help guide you in future pregnancies....

When it comes to burns, degree has nothing to do with temperature. The terms first-, second-, and third-degree identify the severity of a burn. Of those, first-degree is the least harmful, and third-degree is the worst. You might not think of your skin as an organ; after all, it hardly looks like a kidney or a heart. But the skin is a system of the body, and it’s the largest organ of the body, too....

Poison ivy is a green plant that grows low to the ground. It always appears as a shiny cluster of three reddish-green, teardrop-shaped leaves. Poison oak looks a lot like grape ivy. It is a vine with clusters of three leaves, sometimes three clusters to a branch; all of the leaves are wavy-edged. Poison sumac is usually found on trees in forests, but it can also grow on a bush. Its leaves are pointed like a palm fan and grow in pairs, except at the tip where there is always one leaf....