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This game is good for kids with basic printing and spelling skills. One pencil per player One sheet of paper per player Directions

Black, red, and green construction paper Scissors Glue or stapler Directions

What Is an Ethical Will or Legacy Letter? It turns out that the impulse that I felt on my anniversary is one that elders have been feeling for many years. The oldest surviving ethical will was written almost a millennium ago, around 1050. Ethical wills have been entrenched in Jewish tradition but did not really enter the popular consciousness until a few years ago. Some modern proponents prefer the term legacy letter as it seems a little less stuffy....

Writing paper Pen Envelope Postage stamp There are many reasons kids would like to write to the president. They might be concerned about the environment or youth crime. Your letter will be read by a White House secretary who may refer it to the president. No matter who reads it, however, you will receive a reply. Your letter can be neatly handwritten or typed. It should be short and to the point, with your concern clearly stated....

Try to handle regression with grace and good humor. Let it slide as much as you possibly can. Of course she doesn’t need to act like a baby to win your affection. But what’s obvious to you might not be so obvious to your child. So shower her with praise whenever your child helps out in any way—whether that’s helping to care for the baby or helping to care for herself....

Understand that, at this age, baby is beginning to learn the word no. Only use it when you mean it, and expect baby to challenge you on it every time for a while. For example, be sure to use the word no when they are unsafe. This will help them understand the concept faster. The key here is not to teach your baby that the only time they gets attention from you is when they’re bad....

Physical Changes It is inescapable; during adolescence, your little boy turns into something completely new. He grows taller, his muscles thicken, and his voice deepens. Hair appears in unexpected places—or doesn’t, which is equally as confusing. His genitals grow and develop, and he begins to experience new urges and needs. These changes often make a boy uncomfortable with parents—especially with Mom—and lead to an increased desire for privacy. These outward changes happen at the same time as an important internal change: Your son must begin his journey from childhood to adulthood....

Go Retro A dose of nostalgia always makes for a great costume. Check out these blast-from-the-past duos. Sandy and Danny from Grease This classic high school It Couple is an easy couple’s costume to put together on short notice. Sandy’s cheerleader uniform is easy to find online or in costume shops, and a simple pack of “50s greaser” accessories paired with jeans and a T-shirt equals instant Danny Zucco. If you feel like putting a twist on this popular idea, go as leather-clad Sandy and track-star Danny from the end of the movie....

The Fun of the Easter Season Easter is one of those holidays that, while the day itself is always a wonderful celebration, the weeks leading up to it is also a big part of the festivities. From planning Easter egg hunts to meeting with the bunny and filling baskets there is always something fun to do. This is especially true for decorating Easter eggs. Sure, it would be easy enough to buy one of those coloring kits from the store, but with a little planning and creative thinking, you can turn dyeing Easter eggs into a fun family activity....

More: 10 Sustainable Gift Ideas Trending Right Now Here are our top gifts for the Harry Potter superfan in your life: Cookbook Wizards and muggles alike will love whipping up treats like Treacle Tarts and Pumpkin Pasties from the beloved series when they get their hands on this cookbook. Purchase it here. Wizard’s Chess Ever wanted your friend or loved one to learn chess? Make it even more fun with this wizard-inspired set....

Often parents are forced into a decision by school system policies. If you are trying to decide the best option for your twins, consider these reasons to keep twins together in the same class. Ensures Consistency Even before birth, twins are together in the same environment. Then they spend the first few years of their lives together, surrounded by the same people, sharing their environment and surroundings and living the same experiences....

From preschool age on up kids begin to use lying for a variety of prosocial and covert purposes, using increasing sophistication the older they get. Lying can become a bad habit when kids see it’s an effective way to get out of trouble or shirk responsibility. So, when your child tells a lie, address it in a straightforward manner and discourage it from happening again. Here are 10 strategies that stop a child from lying....

Fortunately, you can use a breakup as an opportunity to teach your teen how to deal with pain, rejection, disappointment, and other emotions that often accompany the end of a relationship. Of course, you also want to avoid the things that could make your teen feel even worse. 1. Validate Your Teen’s Emotions Resist the urge to minimize your child’s emotions; just because you didn’t think the relationship was that important or would last forever doesn’t mean that your teenager didn’t feel strongly about their former significant other....

Baby names from poems are sentimental, imaginative, fantastical, and even a little bit historical! Whether you choose a name straight out of your college English 101 poetry textbook, go bold (and old school) with a Greek or Roman god or goddess name pick. Poetry spans cultures and centuries. You can find name inspiration in Hindu selections, Norse Mythology, or in a famous poem by Lord Byron, Tennyson, Sylvia Plath, Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, or any one of the many Pulitzer Prize-winning writers you absolutely adore....

More: Creating Christmas Traditions 1. Homemade Keepsake Christmas Ornament This is a fun DIY that you can turn into a new tradition that you do every year with all of your children. You can make a baby’s first Christmas ornament using their handprint! An easy way to accomplish this is nontoxic paint and a shatterproof bulb ornament. From there it’s easy! Dip their tiny hand into the paint and put their hand on the ornament....

Hailey Origin: English Meaning: From the hay clearing Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hayley, Haylie, Haley Famous Namesakes: Actresses Hayley Atwell and Hayley Mills Peak Popularity: Hailey reached its peak on the U.S. popular names list in 2010. Hakeem Origin: Arabic Meaning: Wise Famous Namesakes: Former NBA star Hakeem Olajuwon Peak Popularity: Hakeem saw its biggest year in the U.S. 1989. Hallie Origin: EnglishMeaning: Praise the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: HalleFamous Namesakes: Actresses Hallie Todd and Hallie EisenbergPeak Popularity: Hallie was popular in the early 1900s but has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years....

You either can take the money home as additional pay, or have the funds deposited into a 401(k) plan for you. An employer usually adds a percentage of the employee’s contribution to the employee’s plan. Both your money and your employer’s contribution are made with pre-tax money. That means that the income you contribute to your 401(k) isn’t considered taxable income at this time. It will, however, be taxable when it’s withdrawn....