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Materials Wooden ruler (12-, 18-, or 24-inch) Magnet strip (same length as ruler) Glue gun Clothespins, spring-type (at least 2) Directions

The potential risk to the individual. Does the therapy have side effects? Is it risky to mental or physical health? Do the possible risks outweigh the possible gains? Does it use any form of punishment? The family. ASDs are a family thing, as they affect everyone in the household either directly or indirectly. But so does the treatment. The parents have to think about how the treatment or therapy fits into the family....

Are these hives? Something else serious? Is your baby in danger? What is causing these? Should you take your baby to the doctor? And if so, when? If your baby appears to be experiencing hives, it’s natural for you to feel shocked and worried. Hives have a distressing appearance and it’s hard not to think something is terribly wrong. Here’s what there is to know about hives, when to seek medical attention, and what to do if you find yourself caring for a baby who is diagnosed with hives....

No doubt about it, there’s a certain ownership factor that comes into play when a family member is pregnant. Cultural and religious considerations aside, families often feel pride and a sense of honor over the names that are part of their history and heritage, and they often want those names to be carried forward to future generations. It won’t hurt you to listen to Uncle Luther’s tales about your great-great-great Uncle Luther, the circuit preacher who has been honored in your family by subsequent generations of Luthers....

Popular Baby Nicknames to Use in Pregnancy Some people use nicknames that mean something to them, like an obscure family name. Or maybe you’ll use a nickname that describes your baby—something quirky that references how they move in utero, how they look on an ultrasound, or even their birth order. Using the initial of the baby’s planned name can be a fun teaser if you use it around other people, or it can just be a way to connect with your baby privately....

The racquets are lightweight and have a small, round, netted surface that you use to hit the birdie. The handle is long and thin and has a rubber, padded grip. The birdie has a rubber tip and lightweight body. The weight is in the rubber tip, which propels the birdie back and forth. The body is usually made of serrated plastic designed to look like feathers. The holes in the plastic allow air to pass through, which slows the birdie down a bit, and make its movement slightly unpredictable....

You are going to become an Ancestor Detector. You will work backward into the past from what you already know to what you want to know — just like a detective. You will be collecting data, looking for clues, following up tips and snips of information. Eventually, the clues will lead you to exciting discoveries. “You won’t be able to find much,” someone in your family may say. “Our ancestors came from a country where very few records were kept....

To keep the lines of communication open, follow these tips from the educator: Listen without being judgmental. Maybe share something from your past that may be similar. Get your daughter to talk about her feelings, especially if she feels she doesn’t fit in. Use a neutral subject like a movie to open the door to a conversation, and then, ask her how she thinks the girl in the film felt and ask if that ever happened in her school....

That being said, some women do experience post-sex bleeding when they’re pregnant. Incidentally up to 9% of menstruating women also occasionally spot after sex. Naturally, when this occurs in pregnancy the anxiety and fear can be overwhelming, especially as you wonder what is causing it. Fortunately, in most cases, some light spotting or bleeding after sex is nothing to worry about. What to Know About Post-Sex Bleeding Most of the time, light bleeding after sex is due to a normal increase in the superficial veins and capillaries in the cervix and vaginal area....

Once you’ve found the box you’re going to use for your Kids Crafts Kit, decorate it together. Here are some ideas for things to put in it: Blank sketch books Scrapbooks Writing books Non-toxic glues (Aleene’s has several different types) Tapes Scrap paper of all kinds Different kinds of papers (giftwrap, construction, watercolor, pastel, drawing, etc.) Stickers Fabric scraps Felt Elastic Buttons Yarns Stuffings, including beans Feathers Scissors Bells Beads String Empty spools Empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls Empty jars and cans Pipe cleaners Popsicle sticks Stiff cardboard Soap Wood pieces Sandpaper Natural materials such as shells, pebbles, and pine cones (collect these on walks and hikes) Wallpaper scraps Empty matchboxes Disposable pie plates Plastic trays Styrofoam trays Tins and containers Egg cartons Paper bags of all sizes Envelopes Small boxes Index cards, white and colored Art supplies like crayons, paints, colored pencils, and markers Regular pencils Rulers and templates Non-toxic clays and play doughs Rubber stamps and ink pads Non-toxic paints Paintbrushes...

For moms-to-be, pregnancy is a time full of changes—including, of course, to their bodies. Thankfully, there are products out there designed to make pregnancy a little easier and as comfortable as possible. We zeroed in on a stretch mark cream, Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter, that consistently gets tops marks from reviewers online and features high-quality, natural ingredients. We sent it home with a tester who used it for about three months, from the time she was five to eight months pregnant....

About Your Cervix To understand how cervical stenosis can cause infertility, you need to understand the cervix. Your cervix is the doorway and passage from your vagina up to your uterus. At the end of the vaginal canal is the external os or cervical opening. When you have a pap smear, the cells are sampled from here. You can feel this part of your cervix with your fingers. In fact, some women track cervical changes as a way of detecting ovulation....

If you are a stomach sleeper, you may also wonder whether your preferred sleeping position is safe now that you are carrying a developing baby. You may even worry that lying down on your stomach to relax or stretch could hurt your baby. Turns out that you cannot hurt your baby by lying on your stomach while pregnant, but once you are further along you might not be able to do it anyway....

Maybe the trees and flowers are dropping lots of pollen, or perhaps you used a new detergent and now you’re breaking out in hives from an allergic reaction. No matter the cause, if you are pregnant and suffering from allergies, you might be wondering whether you can safely reach for the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to get some relief. Benadryl is generally safe to take during pregnancy as an antihistamine to combat allergy symptoms....

Ahead, we’re setting the record straight on whether or not you can use vitamin C serum while pregnant, along with other vitamin C skincare such as lotions, creams, and masks. Read on to learn all about what vitamin C skincare is, how it can help improve your skin’s appearance, and why two board-certified dermatologists recommend it to their patients—pregnant or not. What Is Vitamin C Skincare? Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant found in nature, mainly in citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, and broccoli....

To clear the air of any lingering questions regarding waxing your legs while pregnant, we asked two board-certified dermatologists for their professional opinions. Read on to learn whether or not it’s safe to wax your legs while expecting, as well as any safety precautions to be aware of. Waxing Your Legs During Pregnancy People of all ages have waxed their legs to enjoy smooth, hair-free skin. For best results, the hair on your legs should be around 1-to-3/4 inch long, so that the wax can optimally latch onto it and pull it out from the root....