These spoons are a real treat! Materials needed: · Plastic spoons· 6 oz. white dipping chocolate · 6 oz. dark dipping chocolate · Cookie sheet· Waxed paper· Two glass bowls or measuring cups· Two small paintbrushes· Colored plastic wrap· Colored ribbonWhat to do:Step One: Line the cookie sheet with a layer of waxed paper.Step Two: Put the white and dark chocolate in separate bowls and melt each type of chocolate in the microwave....

Sleek or Fluffy Cats wear coats ranging from the nearly naked fine down of the “hairless” Sphynx to the long, elegant fur of the Maine Coon. Domestics, too, display the full range of coat lengths. If you’re drawn to the look of a long, luxurious coat, keep in mind that it comes with a cost. A few semi-long and longhaired breeds are easy to maintain, but most longhaired cats require daily brushing to keep their hair from tangling or matting....

Home or library reference books Paper and pen If you’d like to see your city or town like you’ve never seen it before, ask your child to be your guide. First, take a trip with your child to the local library. Using the library’s resources (old newspapers, history books, and so on), compile background information about your town, such as when it was established, who the first settlers were, and so on....

Compare and Contrast Using your ideal college profile–which has probably changed somewhat during your research–and all the material you’ve gathered about various colleges, you should take some time to compare and contrast your potential choices. The number of colleges you evaluate will vary depending on your individual circumstances and needs. But at this point, you should probably have at least ten so that there is room to discard some. As a general rule, if you have more than fifteen, try to eliminate some by doing a bit more thinking and research....

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that approximately one-third of all kids who experience prolonged concussion symptoms go on to develop a mental health condition. Researchers found that mental health symptoms are a secondary risk of concussion linked to the recovery process rather than from the injury itself. Therefore, they offer preventative steps for parents to take during a child’s concussion recovery. What the Research Shows Researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found that kids who had prolonged physical concussion symptoms were at increased risk of developing mental health concerns during their recovery....

Researchers also found that of all the newborns born in the study period, premature newborns and Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic groups (BAME) were more likely to experience a COVID-19 infection. The exact reason for this is not known. Overall, the risk of babies developing COVID-19 is considered so low, even among babies of COVID-19 positive parents, that researchers recommend parents and babies remain together after birth wherever possible....

Even though cramps can sometimes indicate problems, mild and transient cramping early in pregnancy is usually normal and not a sign of miscarriage. How Long Does Cramping Last in Early Pregnancy? Cramps similar to menstrual cramps can be common during the first and second trimesters. This normal early pregnancy cramping lasts from a few minutes to a few hours. The cramps are usually mild and may lessen with position changes....

Of course, decorating for Christmas provides ample opportunities to establish traditions. Families rush to put up the tinsel and see which neighbor can create the most impressive display of lights and Christmas objects. Whether you like to take decorations to the extreme or prefer to keep things a little less flamboyant, there’s a tradition out there for you. If you’re the kind that likes a classic, candles-and-white-lights-style Christmas, why not teach the kids to string cranberries or popcorn for a tree decoration?...

All wood has the potential for rotting, as it contains a certain amount of moisture. If moisture content is below 20 percent, rot typically isn’t a concern. Anything over this provides a potential breeding ground for fungi, which is what causes wood rot. Moisture is just one thing that fungi need to survive. They also need the following: Favorable temperatures. Anything in the 40°F to 100°F range will do. Oxygen....

What the Evidence Shows A 2011 review of studies with more than 96,000 pregnant women, found that “taking any vitamin supplements prior to pregnancy or in early pregnancy does not prevent women from experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth.” In 2016, a follow-up to the 2011 review looked at studies of 276,820 pregnant women. Data showed that supplementation with various combinations of vitamins and minerals did not have any effect on the risk of miscarriage....

While at the time of print, a booster shot is not a requirement to be considered fully vaccinated, we have to ask ourselves if that is a reality in the future; and if so, how soon in the future? More and more cities and towns are requiring proof of vaccination to enter gyms, restaurants, and performance venues. In addition, many vaccine mandates have begun to include children ages five and up in response to the CDC approving the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 in November of 2021....

I use different collars on my dogs depending on the dog’s age, level of training, individual personality, and type of activity. Several types of collars are commonly used for basic and more advanced training: A flat collar is fastened with a buckle or a quick-release clasp. Flat collars come in leather, nylon, and fabric. This is the collar that should carry your dog’s name, license, and rabies tags. A flat collar should be neither tight nor loose—you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck....

Enter dream feeding, which involves feeding your baby a few hours after they go down for the night (and hopefully before you go to bed). The idea is to “tank them up” before your bedtime, in the hopes that your baby will sleep a longer stretch before waking up again. Dream feeding refers to feeding your baby a few hours after they go to bed, and before you go to sleep yourself....

While egg donor IVF means the intended mother will not be genetically related to the baby, the intended father will be, unless a sperm donor is also being used. This makes it more attractive of an idea than embryo donor IVF. With an embryo donor, neither intended parent would be genetically related to the child. Gay male couples interested in family building with IVF will also require an egg donor....

Alternative-Feeding Methods Try your best to feed your baby at the breast. If difficulties appear, supplementary or complementary feedings can be provided by an alternative feeding method. These alternative methods include: Cup or Spoon Feeding Swaddle the baby and hold him in a semi-upright sitting position. Fill a 30 cc medicine cup or a spoon about half-full of expressed breast milk or formula. Place the cup or spoon up to the baby’s mouth, touching the upper lip and tip, so the milk is just touching the baby’s mouth....