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  With COVID-19 causing widespread school closures, children across the country are being given alternate resources, some online, to study outside of the classroom. Temporary solutions being devised for remote education range from online classroom tools like Google Classroom, to Zoom and podcasts by teachers. While parents are adjusting to this new scenario, during this time it’s also important to help kids stay focused on learning and avoid overuse of games, social media, and videos. “This is a stressful, unpredictable time for everyone, including families, parents and children.  You can help your children by providing them with a structure and routine,  and being a positive force in their education,”  says Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra, President of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. With that in mind,  Children and Screens  has put together ten tips for families as they adjust to the new reality of learning at home. 1...

  Congratulations on your soon-to-be-a-daddy status — and kudos for thinking about how to help your soon-to-be-a-mommy mate once your bundle arrives. Your awareness of the huge scale of the task of parenting a newborn and your willingness to do your part reflect a growing trend among new dads who were, only a few decades ago, second-string players when it came to caring for an infant. These days, more and more fathers are starters who, like you, couldn't be more eager to get some time on the field. Here’s some new-dad advice on plays to consider during the first few weeks of fatherhood. Related: Top 24 Best Gifts for Daddies Chip in where you can Regardless of how Mommy delivers, her body will need time to recover. And breastfeeding is the only baby-care activity limited to moms. Dads can bathe, change diapers and rock with the best of moms — and yes, even better than them. Doing so allows your partner a break from the action. Share bottle duties If your partner is nursing, on...

  A gift becomes truly special when you take out the time to choose it well. The receiver is bound to feel pleased with a gift that has some connection to their personality. It proves that you have put in thought and effort to make them feel special and loved. Gift-giving is more than just an exchange of material presents. There is an entire psychology behind this act and it tells you why gift-giving is so important from an emotional point of view and how it strengthens relationships and bonds. 1. Philosophy & Psychology of Gift Giving Gift giving and receiving is one of the most important aspects of celebrating festivals and holidays. Besides being a ritual, the act of giving gifts also has numerous psychological benefits, both for the giver and receiver. It is a way of expressing gratitude, love and appreciation and goes a long way in strengthening bonds with family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.  According to Devin A. Byrd, Ph.D., chair and associate professor,...

  With the lockdown still in place for many of us mamas, we have come up with 12 tips anyone can follow. With these hacks, you can get it all done and stay sane doing it.  And, even if you don’t have kids, we can all learn a thing or two from the mamas who are the other superheroes of quarantine — getting it done all day every day!  #1 Have a Self-Care Power Hour First Thing in the AM  Seriously, wake up a little earlier than everyone else in the house and have a full glorious hour to yourself. Take this time to drink your coffee in peace while listening to your favorite podcast, get a 20-minute FitOn workout in, and blend up a nutritious smoothie.  Starting your day with a heavy dose of self-care will make a huge difference in how you handle any stressors that may come your way once your day really gets going.  #2 Make Batch Cooking Your BFF Batch cooking is one of our fav sanity-saving tips because not only does it cut back on cook time, but it can help y...

  Despite a year-round thing, fishing has its peak seasons that comprise of a couple of months in both the winter and the summer season. There are plenty of fishes in these times but the fish type is different because of the living patterns and weather conditions. Anglers and catchers have always keen eyes on the horizon and track the changes in the season with the behavior and living pattern of the fishes. In the northern hemisphere, the winter season is notoriously cruel with its freezing temperatures and frozen lakes that make a big question mark on the availability of catch in certain areas. Still, there are many delicious fish breeds that can only be caught and enjoyed in the fall. In this article, we will discuss how to catch a summer delicacy that has kept the anglers at their toes – sand whiting. There is a cousin of this fish, called yellowfin whiting, that is also seen with this fish in the summer season. Both usually make a common target for fishermen and share common ph...

  Not very long ago, when shopping for our home furniture, all we thought about was picking furniture that would make our house look airy and sophisticated. The only look we could imagine would be a minimal one because according to our ideology, minimal is luxury. However, with time minimalism has slowly reduced and people have start getting creative interiors. One of the most appreciated, new introductions is the vintage theme. It has become one of the most used style by our interior designers now a days. Not only is it being used on professional level, but people have also started getting creative at home and have initiated making their own, feasible shabby chic furniture at home. Shabby Chic furniture painting is an amazing way to give your new piece of furniture an impressive vintage look. Not only this it is more cost effective and allows you to add your own creativity into your interior, and not to mention the satisfaction you get once your work is complete and is in the way ...