10 to 15 minutes Materials Refrigerator surfaceNumeral, alphabet, or other decorative magnets Directions This is a quiet activity that can keep fingers busy while you are preparing dinner. Keep a container on hand that is filled with hand-sized magnets and let your child arrange them on the refrigerator while you talk to each other about the task. Extensions Challenge your child to place the magnets purposely; for example, all on the bottom, way up high, etc....

Fifth-graders may already have their sights set on middle school. They may have different teachers for each subject for the first time and be expected to take more responsibility for organization and long-term planning. Prepare children for fifth grade with these tips on dealing with school refusal. Basics What You Can Expect in Fifth Grade: Here’s a brief overview of what to expect during your child’s fifth-grade year. What Do Kids Learn in Fifth Grade?...

Or you realize that you forgot to tell her where your kids’ favorite snacks are or what they shouldn’t have (no dairy before bed because they get upset tummies, for example). The solution to all that second-guessing and having to call home: a babysitter checklist. Having a babysitter checklist is the perfect way to make sure your sitter has all the information she’ll need at her fingertips. Whether your kids are with a trusted grownup or a neighborhood teen, having the peace of mind that your kids are safe and having fun while you’re out is essential and invaluable....

This preschool art activity involves running paint-soaked marbles across a sheet of paper. Marbles Tempera paint, liquid Paper Flat box Directions

Writing supplies Kids love to make and break codes. Here’s a variation that adds a new level of fun and reinforces basic math skills at the same time. You can easily adjust the level of challenge for your child’s math and reading level. First, think of a secret message that you want to deliver to your child. Assign a number substitution for each letter in the message (the letter E might be represented by the number 8)....

What kids should learn in Math In the fourth grade, mathematics continues to be something that is used, something children see as extending far beyond school. While children are expected to do basic computational functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying, in the best classrooms math consists of much more than worksheets filled with problems or drills on number facts. Children: learn when to add and subtract, use a calculator, estimate, and arrange information on a graph....

Effort: Easy - some sewing required Materials: Bridal-wreath-style headpiece, or other type of headband, painted black or green Lots and lots of various sized rubber snakes - glow in the dark, green, black, etc. (Don’t get too many that are heavy and too long) Heavy-duty thread and needle Long black dress from previous witch-style costume, or tattered Greek goddess costume Makeup to make skin green and snake-like, black eye liner, red lipstick Old doll - Barbie with ruined hair works great 1 can of spray paint - the kind that turns sprayed item into stone Snake accessories - belt, earrings, fangs, etc....

This medication is available as an oral tablet or an injection which is given intravenously. Uses Methergine is used to help control uterine bleeding and other uterine problems just after childbirth. It works by improving the strength of the uterus and the timing of uterine contractions to help control bleeding and also assist in the delivery of the placenta. Off-Label Uses Even though it’s not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating cluster headaches, Methergine is sometimes prescribed off-label for this....

Michael was first derived from the name Mikha’el, meaning “who is like God?” in Hebrew. This rhetorical question was posed to reiterate no person was like God. In Hebrew tradition, Michael was one of the archangels. Michael is listed as the only archangel in the Bible, where he appears in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel as a protector of Israel. The saint’s popularity brought the name Michael to prominence centuries ago....

Premature Baby vs. Micro Preemie Any baby who is born before 37 weeks gestation is considered to be premature (also known as preterm). The World Health Organization (WHO) defines prematurity based on when a baby is born. Babies born before 28 weeks are considered “extremely preterm.” Those born between 28 and 32 weeks are considered “very preterm.” Babies are considered “moderate” to “late preterm” if they are born between 32 and 37 weeks....

Although molar pregnancies rarely cause dangerous conditions when treated properly and early on, the physical and emotional effects are similar to those experienced after a miscarriage. The disappointment and loss of, in this case, a false pregnancy is no easier to accept. And because the hormones produced are also the same as with a healthy pregnancy, physical effects like mood swings and loss of appetite can occur. The healing process is different for everyone, understanding exactly what a molar pregnancy is and what’s going on inside of the body can help women cope with the effects and potentially avoid a recurrence....

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Small and large cardboard box Silver paint Plastic accordion dryer vent pipe Buttons Jar lids Plastic Easter eggs Clothespins Colored shoe strings Magic markers Pipe cleaners An imagination and a sunny day Duct tape Ribbon Instructions: Spray paint both boxes silver. When small box is dry, cut out two large round eye holes, a large V-shaped or square shaped mouth hole, and nose hole if wanted....

Masking tape Scissors Directions

Some toddlers may be more drawn to gross motor activities, like running and jumping, while others are into messy play or discovering nature. Let your child’s interests be your guide. Each of these options may only last 10 minutes or so (thanks to toddlers’ short attention spans), so be prepared to rotate through a bunch of them during an outdoor play session. Junior Gardening Toddlers probably don’t realize how much work it is to pull weeds, dig in the dirt, harvest vegetables, sweep porches, rake leaves, or refill birdbaths and feeders....

Until recently, though, some breast pumps on the market were ineffective, making them frustrating to use and often resulting in early weaning. But, advances in pump design and effectiveness have created options for women to express milk from both breasts in as little as 15 minutes using a double pump, which allows them to continue expressing milk for months. If you’re considering pumping breast milk either because you’re returning to work or because you want or need to offer your baby a bottle, you may find the entire idea overwhelming....