These questions are fascinating and will help you better understand the inner workings of your little one better. So, let’s take a deep dive into each of your baby’s five senses, including smell, touch, taste, sight, and hearing. Smell Your baby’s sense of smell is one of the first senses to develop in the womb. The olfactory (smell) receptors begin to develop as early as 8 weeks gestation and become fully functional at about 24 weeks....

Too Fat? Like all healthy babies, your baby was born with a certain amount of padding. Until he begins to develop and exercise muscles, this baby fat is perfectly natural. How round is too round? If your baby is not gaining weight during this first year, then he’s not growing properly. As long as your baby is gaining both height and weight, weight gain shouldn’t be a problem. That’s why your pediatrician (or a nurse) measures your baby’s height and weight at each visit-and one of the reasons why initial well-baby visits are scheduled so frequently....

Family Exercise Activities Photo source: Loren Kerns/Flickr Usually, kids aren’t going to be excited to join you at the gym to lift weights or run long distances on the treadmil. Instead, think of fun activities that will keep kids interested. Here are some ideas: Go for family walks. Even if you don’t have a dog, you can still strap on some sneakers and go for family walks around the neighborhood. Check out the sights and sounds of the neighborhood while getting your heart rate up....

Most babies can also distinguish between various patterns and shapes. Although they may not be able to make out all of the subtle features of the human face, most babies nonetheless like to look at faces more than any other pattern or shape. Take advantage of your baby’s visual preference: Make eye contact often and smile at your baby. She will return the eye contact almost immediately-and in time, she will return the smile, too....

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration filled with hope, renewal, and time with family. So, if you are looking for a few relevant movies to share with your family this season, you won’t have to look far. Our carefully curated list of the best Hanukkah movies ranges from silly and serious to educational and inspirational, and everything in between. You are sure to find something for your littlest viewers—and even for those hard-to-please teens—so start planning out your family’s Hanukkah movie fest now....

As you start thinking about what type of home jobs you may want to do, you should be aware that there are some schemes out there. They may come in the form of multi-level marketing gigs, but in reality, are pyramid schemes. A multi-level marketing business (MLM) sells products or services through person-to-person sales. While you may make some money actually trying to sell the products, many of these businesses require you to recruit others to join....

Creole baby girl names and baby boy names are diverse, originating from many places. The majority of Creole common names are of French, Latin, Spanish, classical Roman, ancient Greek, or Old German origin. In the past, Creole people were known as those who lived in Louisiana during the Spanish and French colonial periods. Nowadays, Creoles are known as people who are of mixed French, Spanish, African, and Native American ancestry....

The idea of an old-fashioned rustic American lifestyle is as popular as ever, and baby names are following suit. Thinking of the countryside evokes a sense of slow living and tradition. Country boys have a sense of honor and duty to their parents, are stoic and strong and are often hard workers no matter if they’re plowing fields on a farm, barbequing, or hunting out in the woods. Whether you’re seeking a first name or middle name with country flair, you can find ideas for country boy names inspired by American Southern culture, old-school cowboys, or the Wild Wild West, you’ll find the right country boy name to wet your whistle....

Whether you choose a moniker after a small bird known for singing, or a bigger species, off of a bird characteristic or well-known bird character, there are plenty of avian-inspired baby names to choose from for your little songbird. Bird Names for Girls and Meanings For your little dove or beautiful baby chick, any of these bird names for baby girls has a unique meaning and story. Bird Names for Boys and Meanings s your baby boy as powerful as a hawk or proud as a peacock?...

Your Baby’s Development at 11 Weeks At 11 weeks, baby is approximately 2 inches in length (5 centimeters). Which Trimester? First trimester How Many Weeks to Go? 29 weeks All your baby’s organs form during the embryo stage. Now, in the fetal stage, your baby’s organ systems will grow and mature until birth. Head and Face Your baby’s head is still very large; it accounts for about half the length of their body....

But it’s important to learn what some of that shorthand means. Monitoring your teen’s online activity won’t be helpful if you can’t understand what your teen is saying. You might allow unhealthy conversations to take place right in front of you. While you don’t want to spy on your teen, it’s important to stay up-to-date on your teen’s social media and smartphone activity. Educate yourself about the most common social media acronyms and slang so you can be aware of the conversations your teen is having....