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KIDS
17 Screen Out
Get outside already!
18 Health News
The effects of fast
food, Kevin Harts active
family, toothpastes that
simplify brushing, and more
38 Downtime Finds
Our latest favorite kids
media picks
40 Bright Ideas
Harness the power
of sunshine to create
these fun crafts.
46 10 Skills to Master
Before Age 10
Set your child up for
independence.
54 All-American Drives
Road trips the whole
family will love
64 Meat Me Halfway
Four flexitarian recipes
74 Baby Bloopers
Quirky quotes from kids
in every issue
mom to mom 8
parents to parents 11
parents last laugh 124
YOU
77 Spot On!
Dont be afraid to flaunt
your freckles.
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uly.
78 Beauty News
AGE-BY-AGE GUIDE
80 Be Happier:
Think Like a Kid!
Recapture some of that
childlike spontaneity.
86 Youre a Great
Father, Man!
A dad asks why men are
graded on a curve.
46
92 Solutions
Kid-proof upholstery and more
95 Joy Rides
Parents and Edmunds.com
team up to recommend the
10 best family cars of 2016.
104 5 Easy Meals
Your weekday-dinner planner
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HOME
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ON THE COVER
91 Sleep on It
Sweeten a pillowcase with
this cute craft how-to.
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Toddler
17 Screen Out
18 Kids Best Friend
18 Another Reason to Go Slow
25 Smiling About Smart Snacks
26 Turtle Trouble
28 More Than 600 Children
Drown Every Year
116 Escape Artists
Preschooler
17 Screen Out
18 Kids Best Friend
18 Another Reason to Go Slow
24 Good News About
Video Games
25 Smiling About Smart Snacks
26 Turtle Trouble
28 More Than 600 Children
Drown Every Year
46 10 Skills to Master Before
Age 10
118 Gender Benders
School-Age
17 Screen Out
18 Kids Best Friend
18 Another Reason to Go Slow
24 Good News About
Video Games
25 Smiling About Smart Snacks
26 Turtle Trouble
28 More Than 600 Children
Drown Every Year
46 10 Skills to Master Before
Age 10
119 Power Struggles
Big Kid
17 Screen Out
18 Kids Best Friend
18 Another Reason to Go Slow
24 Good News About
Video Games
25 Smiling About Smart Snacks
26 Turtle Trouble
28 More Than 600 Children
Drown Every Year
46 10 Skills to Master Before
Age 10
120 Social Smarts
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lifeguard duty
MY TWO BOYS, at ages 12 and 14,
are now old enough to gently poke
fun at me for my devotion to family
safety: We may not be consistently
healthy eaters or rabid exercisers,
but we are helmet- and seat-beltwearers without fail.
I do think the guys have a touch
of pride, though, that I serve on the
board of Safe Kids Worldwide, a
nonprofit that focuses on reducing
the risk of preventable injuries in
children around the globe.
In the U.S., especially for children
ages 1 to 4, one of the biggest targets
of Safe Kids efforts is preventing
drowning. Reading the story about
water safety on page 28, I am still
haunted by my own brush with this
tragedy. It was years ago now, a
lovely summer afternoon at a party
filled with young families gathered
at a pretty in-ground pool. My kids
werent in the water, but when I see
any kids in a pool I cant help but
nervously pay attention. As I scanned
the scene I saw a toddler who
moments before had been happily
sitting on the top step playing under
the watchful eyes of a parent. Now
the child was facedown in the water,
unable to lift his head or regain his
footing. The parents were right there,
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Buckets, ice chests, and
5-gallon tubs
If youre washing the car or
mopping the floor, empty that
bucket of water as soon as youre
finished. Keeping drinks on ice
at an outdoor party? Put the
tub or chest up on a table. Left
outside to dry, an empty one
can turn into a drowning hazard
if it fills up with rainwater.
Inflatable kiddie pools
Its a hassle, but youve got to
dump the water from these
pools each time you use them.
In fact, theyre particularly
dangerous because theyre not
surrounded by fencing and
theyre irresistible to small kids.
If your toddleror a neighbors
childwanders into the yard,
he can easily climb over the
soft side and slide into the pool.
Backyard fish ponds
Babies and toddlers are
especially susceptible to cement
fish ponds and other decorative
water features. Either fence
them in, fill them in with dirt, or
wait until your child is older to
install one in the first place.
Can you spot the drowning hazard in this photo? Long hair left loose
(rather than pulled into a bun or braid) can get caught in a pools drain.
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RULE 2
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Find out if your pool or hot tub has these features recommended by kids health experts.
Fence and Gate
A four-sided, non-climbable
fence that completely isolates
the pool or the hot tub can cut
drowning risk in half. The fence
should be at least 4 feet high,
with a self-closing, self-latching
gate that a child cant reach
without an adults help. If you
have a three-sided fence that
attaches to your house, be
vigilant about keeping your back
door and windows secured with
a lock that is out of childrens
reach. Also consider putting an
alarm with a unique tone on the
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Safety Cover
For pools, the Consumer Product
Safety Commission recommends
multiple layers of protection. One
they suggest, a rigid power cover,
operates on a track and is strong
enough for an adult to stand
on. For hot tubs, purchase a hard,
lockable cover. Keep the cover
on whenever the pool is not in use.
Drain Covers
Your pool and hot tub need
anti-entrapment drain covers as
well as safety vacuum-release
systems that cut the risk of a
child getting her hair or a limb
caught in the drains. If youre not
sure you have the right ones, ask
your pool-maintenance service
to check. Teach kids not to touch
drain covers, and to keep long
hair in a braid during swim time.
Lifesaving Equipment
Its essential to have a poolside
life ring and reaching pole.
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Our latest favorite kids media picks
Whats Appening?
Based on the
animated TV show,
Slugterra: Slug
Life lets kids go on
exciting missions with colorful
creatures. Players complete
mini games to earn coins,
which can be exchanged for
training gear, dress-up items,
and more for the slugs.
6 years+, free with in-app
purchases for iOS
its really
fun to go on
the missions!
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These simple crafts and activities are made
with the power of good old-fashioned sunshine.
by JOCELYN WORRALL
kids
playtime
Daylight Designs
Using the suns light and treated fabric,
your child can make a print of her favorite
specimens. Gather toys, trinkets, and
natural objects and let the fun begin.
Turn the page for the full instructions.
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Daylight Designs
White cotton fabric, cut into
18x18 squares
20x20 cardboard
squares, covered in
wax paper
Tape
Inkodye ($15;
store.inkodye.com)
Sponge brush
Assortment of objects, such
as leaves, branches,
shells, rocks, or small toys
Inkowash ($14;
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MAKE IT
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With a Trace
Let shadows be your childs guide for
this activity. In the morning (8 a.m.) or late
afternoon (4 p.m.), place a table in a
sunny spot where long shadows will be
cast. Unroll paper (Easel Paper Roll,
$14; alexbrands.com) along one side of
the table and arrange a variety of
objects along the papers edge. Have
your child trace the shadows with markers.
Berry Tea
Lemon Tea
4 decaf black tea bags
+ 1 sliced lemon
+ 5 slices of fresh
ginger (optional)
Sun Tea
A refreshing treat thats easy to make: Fill a 64-ounce glass jarbe sure its
thoroughly washedwith 6 to 8 cups of water. Then with clean hands
add tea and prewashed fruit or herbs. Cover loosely with a breathable cloth,
place in direct sunlight, and steep for 3 hours. Stir in sugar or honey to taste,
and serve over ice. Teas can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Ray Catcher
Hang this mobile in a light-filled
window to really let it glimmer and
glow. Just be sure to keep it out of
reach of little kids; the beads are a
choking hazard.
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10
skills
to master
before
age 10
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your child to
1herRemind
remove the price tag. Help
find the right-size box.
Explain that its important to
wrap fragile items in Bubble
Wrap or layers of tissue paper
to protect them.
Demonstrate how to unroll
2
the paper, wrap it all the
way around the gift to make
sure it fits, and then cut it.
Tear off at least five pieces
3
of tape and line them
up along the edge of a table.
Show her how to turn over
4
and center the box, bring
the paper up one side and
Planting a Seedling
Lots of preschoolers learn to plant seeds in class but not how
to transfer sprouts into a garden. Whitney Cohen, coauthor
of The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, shares the basics.
Ask your child to dig a hole
thats slightly larger than the
container the plant is in.
Once you remove the plant
from the pot and place it in the
hole, have her delicately push
soil around it and pat it down.
Let your child water it with a
gentle stream from a watering
can with a perforated nozzle.
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Wrapping a Gift
Your child already loves
giving presents, and
wrapping them makes it
even more satisfying.
Preschoolers can help
cut the paper and
stick on the tape, while
kindergartners can
complete these steps.
kids
milestones
Writing a Letter
Toddlers can dictate a letter to a family member (enhanced
with drawings), attach the stamp, and drop it into a mailbox.
Teach an older child how to address an envelope and the
five parts of a letter: date, greeting (Dear ), body, closing
(Sincerely), and signature. You can also have them:
Help with holiday cards.
After your kid attaches 100 stamps
and return-address labels, shell
never forget where each goes.
Hammering
a Nail
1. Give your child a 7- or 9-ounce
hammer. Home-improvement
stores sell kids models as light
as 4 ounces, but with those its
harder to pound a nail.
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Make it
easy on yourself:
Have your kid
add applesauce
to her
own yogurt!
Preparing a
Simple Meal
Invite your child to help make
meals, assign him jobs to do,
and stay calm when the flour
spills and the eggshells fly, says
Christina Dymock, a mom of
four and author of Young Chefs.
Yogurt with fruit is a good first
DIY breakfast. Preschoolers
can spoon yogurt into a bowl and
add prewashed cut-up fruit.
Work with kids 5 and older on
making sandwiches and
smoothies (monitor the blender
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Let her wash
the dogand
then the tub!
Navigating
If youve ever gotten lost following a
GPSs turn-by-turn voice directions,
you know why being able to read a
map is essential (even if its one on
your phone). These activities will
build your childs navigational skills.
Treating a Wound
Teach your child from a young
age not to freak out when
he sees blood (and dont
overreact yourself). Giving him
a game plan will distract him
from the pain and come in
handy when youre not around
to kiss his boo-boos.
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Comparison Shopping
Teaching kids to be smart consumers takes practice. This
three-step approach worked for our family.
Explain as you go. Mention
prices out loud and talk about your
choices: Im getting gas at the other
station because it costs 10 cents less
per gallon. I tell my kids about some
things Id like to have (Lululemon
yoga pants, anyone?) but dont buy
because theyre not in our budget.
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NATIONAL PARKS
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A trip to the nations great National Parks in an RV will let you experience nature,
discover history, and reconnect as a family, all with the comforts of home. Share these fun
facts and activity cards with your little explorers for some added fun along the way!
YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK,
WYOMING
Known as the American Serengeti because of its sprawling landscape
and rich wildlife, Yellowstone contains 67 different mammal species.
Use the checklist on the back of this card to keep track of the
animals you spot on your RV adventures.
NAVAJO
NATIONAL MONUMENT,
ARIZONA
The Navajo National Monument preserves the cliff dwellings,
homes, and territory of the Ancestral Pueblo Native Americans.
See the back of this card for ideas to help your kids celebrate
the rich Native American culture, while you take in the
awe-inspiring scenery.
ACADIA
NATIONAL PARK,
MAINE
From July through September, wild Maine blueberries are
ripening throughout Acadia National Park. Pick some up at
a roadside stand and whip up delicious wild blueberry muffins.
Turn card over for the recipe.
GREAT SMOKY
MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL PARK,
TENNESSEE
Sometimes referred to as the Wildflower National Park,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a world-renowned
preserve of wildflower diversity. Recreate their beauty with the
craft idea on the back of this card.
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Avoid taking any of
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5 Mendocino (2 nights)
Have pizza and ice cream at
Frankies, which offers gluten-free
crust. The next day, explore downtown.
Stop in the bookshop (it has a kids
section) and Village Toy Store. Hop on
the Adventure Trail at the Mendocino
Coast Botanical Gardens or build
sand castles at the beach. Return
to San Francisco the following day.
STAY Little River Inn (rooms with two
queen beds start at $195 per night)
The majority of
Californias roads
are toll-free.
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going places
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15 hours of driving
Download your maps
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case you drive into
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eating well
meat me halfway
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Give the veggie
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plants are a plus
for everyone.
VEGGIE
or
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Rainbow Couscous
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Main-course salads
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families. Use leftover or
rotisserie chicken for our
version (recipe, page 70).
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not what
it looks
like!
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theyre not always a sign of skin damage, says Alicia Barba, M.D., a dermatologist
in Miami. Of course, wed be remiss not to remind you to wear sunscreen with a
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you
finding balance
be happier
think
like
a kid!
Savoring the moment is hard when you
cant find a free one. With a little
ingenuity, though, you can feel like a child
again and (almost) anything is possible.
by CARA BIRNBAUM
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#YOLO!
finding balance
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n-ups
Capturing Kid-Think
g
since our own childhood. Their
excitement is contagious.
So are the giggles. As a busy mom
of four, Dr. Kennedy-Moore knows
how hard it is to banish her to-do
list in the face of family chaos: Part
of our responsibility as parents is
to look ahead and say, Wed better
go inside now and have a bath
before dinner. But she finds pulling
a few silly gags takes almost no time
at alland can turn a frantically
late school car pool into a hilarious
start to the day. Speak in a funny
accent, put your shoe on your
ear, challenge everyone to pick up
a pencil with their elbows, she
suggests. Being silly is a good
exercise for adults, who sometimes
get too bogged down in the
seriousness of life.
The idea is to keep the kid-think
going after we step away from our
little muses. Ive got the silly part
down: After a protracted bedtime
routine, cackling with my husband
over reruns of Broad City melts
away the tension better than the
stiffest cocktail. Its more fun to
laugh over my sons poop-in-thebathtub incident than wring my
hands about itand I surround
myself with pals who do the same.
Im also striving not to shy away
from the unfamiliar. Experts point
out that little kids live many of their
waking hours outside their comfort
zoneand wed be wise to do the
same. A child who is learning to walk
will fall down 8 million times,
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Playtime 2.0
A few weeks after I finish my
conversation with Dr. KennedyMoorefeeling inspired by her
sense of funour family is kicking
back with some friends by their
pool, eating chips and guacamole,
the adults sipping margaritas.
Later, after the kids have been
tucked into the guest room, guitars
and egg shakers will be brought
out. An old Go-Gos song will play
on someones iPad. The next day,
Ill show my kids the video of
Mommy dancing to We Got the
Beat. But before all that, as the
sun sets, our host suggestsI
swearthat we all try skipping
around the yard. And suddenly,
there we are, a bunch of goofygrinned adults prancing barefoot
through grass, our kids looking
on with bemused smiles before
running over to play along.
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sleep on it Perk up a pillowcase with this idea from House Seven blogger
Anissa Zajac. Following package directions, iron fusible webbing onto wool felt. Cut
out two arcs and eight rectangles for the lashes, and a heart for a mouth. Peel the
paper backing off the shapes and create your face. Lay a damp cloth on top to
protect the felt, then iron again to bind the fabrics together. Sweet dreams!
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solutions
Beach-Trip Hacks
by Elle Walker (right) of Whats
Up Moms
PA R E N T S
OfferUp allows
you to snap a
pic of your
sellable item,
post it, and wait
for customers in
your area to
contact you. All
app users have
ratings, so you
can see who will
be a reliable
buyer. Available
for iOS and
Android
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KidsTrade lets
kids swap toys
with classmates
by connecting
students who
are registered
at the same
school. After
agreeing on a
trade, kids must
meet up IRL to
make it happen.
Available for iOS
and Android
VarageSale
connects you
with residents in
your community
to buy or sell
used items.
Members sign
up with
Facebook, so
you can see the
buyers name
and photo.
Available for iOS
and Android
Close5 is a
hyper-local app
from eBay that
allows you to list
items with or
without a price
so buyers can
give you their
best offer. Keep
your sales
nearby with a
search radius as
close as 1 mile.
Available for
iOS and Android
money smarts
joy rides
AMERICANS parked a record 17.5
million new vehicles in their
driveways last year. Looking to join
them? Parents is here to help.
Together with Edmunds.com, the
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BEST
FAMILY
CARS
2016
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money smarts
Best budget
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Best hatchback
Kia Soul
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Best crossovers
Hyundai Tucson
Nissan Murano
Starts at $22,700
Starts at $29,660
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Crossoversvehicles built
on a car platform but with
the high seating and extra
ground clearance of an
SUVare the hottest-selling
family models, so its no
surprise that new smaller
versions are hitting the
road. Still, this latest group
is different: The Buick
Encore, Chevrolet Trax,
Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V,
Nissan Juke, and Jeep
Renegade are closer in size
and space to compact cars
(on which they are based)
than to miniaturized SUVs.
Consider the $19,215
Honda HR-V. While it lists for
$4,530 less than a CR-V
crossover, the interior space
is in line with that of the Fit
hatchbackwhich not only
offers nimbler handling
and significantly better gas
mileage (33/41 mpg vs.
28/35 mpg) but also starts
at $3,325 less.
Still, for many parents
shopping for a car, the math
doesnt matter: A crossover,
however scaled down, beats
a traditional sedan. If the
extra height and all-wheel
drive option give you
greater confidence behind
the wheel, buying one of
these mini crossovers might
be a smart move. But be
sure to bring your car seats,
suitcases, and kids to the
test-drive to ensure that it
meets your familys needs.
home
money smarts
Best minivan
Best SUV
Toyota Sienna
Honda Pilot
Starts at $28,850
Starts at $30,145
runners-up
Volvo XC90
Starts at $43,950
MPG 22 city/26 highway
Mazda CX-5
Starts at $21,795
MPG 26 city/33 highway
Ford Escape
Starts at $23,600
MPG 23 city/30 highway
Honda Accord
Starts at $22,205
MPG 23 city/34 highway
Toyota Prius
Starts at $24,200
MPG 54 city/50 highway
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equipment, or other fees. Some photos may represent models with optional equipment. Mileage ratings represent the most
fuel-efficient versions of each model and may differ depending on engine and transmission choices. Car-seat estimates
are based on our measure of how many would fit comfortably in each vehicle (some models may technically have the capacity
for more). Maximum passenger capacity is based on the number of seat belts and includes optional third rows and extra
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weekend prep
1. Tear meat from chicken; discard
skin and bones. Refrigerate meat in
a zip-top bag.
2. Make chickpea paste: Drain and
rinse chickpeas. Puree with 1 Tbs.
olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 Tbs. lemon
juice, and tsp. each cumin and
salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
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Chopped
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tasty substitute
for peanuts.
TUESDAY
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Greek Tostadas
Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
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home
Letting the
steak rest for
ten minutes before
slicing makes
for juicier meat.
THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
Prosciutto Penne
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
Salt
8 oz. penne pasta
2 Tbs. olive oil
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111 P A R E N T S
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pregnancy
PREGNANCY
Taking Precautions
Bonding Time
Debating Drugs
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Possible Surgery
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baby
hello, sunshine!
Your infants sensitive skin needs extra
protection this time of year. by JENNIFER RAINEY MARQUEZ
Sunburn
For babies under 6 months old, the
American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends avoiding direct sunlight
entirelythink umbrellas, hats, and
lightweight long sleeves and pants.
Covering your baby is better than
applying sunscreen at this age. In
the early months, infants may be
more likely to have an adverse skin
reaction, explains Dr. Pttgen.
However, if you have a beach trip
planned and cant realistically keep
him under wraps the entire time,
its okay to use sunscreen on any
of his exposed skin. For a 4or 5-month-old, its better to use
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Heat Rash
Also known as prickly heat, these
bumps can erupt in areas where your
baby sweats a lot, such as the folds
of her skin. This happens when the
sweat glands are blocked, a common
occurrence with babies who are
dressed too warmly or who spend a
lot of time snug in a carrier or car
seat, says Kara Shah, M.D., medical
director of pediatric dermatology
at Cincinnati Childrens. The rash
can be itchy and uncomfortable,
although it usually looks worse
than it feels.
Babies have
sensitive skin, so
they are often
affected by heat.
Insect Bites
In the summertime, mosquitos are
one of the most common nibbling
offenders, and its especially
important to protect your baby
from them now that the Zika virus
is spreading. Try to keep his arms
and legs covered when youre in
buggy areas, and avoid soaps or
lotions that contain fragrance, which
can attract the critters. If its too
hot for pants and long sleeves, use
an insect repellent with DEET.
Be careful not to spray it around
your childs face, and wash your
hands and your babys hands
after application. When used as
directed, DEET with a 10 to 30
percent concentration is safe for
children over 2 months of age,
according to the AAP. However, you
should avoid over-applying, warns
Dr. Shah. When used more often
than recommended, it can cause
headaches, irritability, or nausea,
she says. For a baby under 2 months,
your best bet is to keep him covered
with a net or a muslin blanket when
hes in a stroller.
After a bite, consult with your
pediatrician if you see two or more of
these symptoms: fever, rash, or red
eyes. If your child just seems itchy,
try easing his symptoms with
hydrocortisone cream or calamine
lotion. Scratching can sometimes
cause the bite to become infected, so
make sure you keep an eye on it.
The power
of hugs.
ages + stages
toddler
escape artists
Does your kid hightail it every chance he gets?
Try these tips to keep him close. by TAMEKIA REECE
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preschooler
gender benders
Little kids dont grasp societys stereotypes
about pink vs. blue. Help your child express his
or her individuality without judgment. by HAGAR SCHER
Understand child
development.
You may be curious about your childs
interest in toys, activities, or clothes
that you align with the opposite
sex, but kids dont make those kinds
of associations at this age. They
havent learned that certain
ages + stages
school-age
BIG
CLEAN.
SMALL
PRICE.
Prepare yourself
for rude comments.
You might want to come up with
responses ahead of time, so youre
prepared in case a stranger or a
well-meaning relative makes a
remark. Its possible youll need to
discuss with your child the fact
that his choices may be surprising
to some people and that they may
say things that are inconsiderate.
Wait for the first bad moment to
have this conversation so you dont
plant feelings of shame in your
child, says Dr. Ehrensaft. Be
supportive and matter-of-fact, by
saying something like, That dress
looks beautiful, but some people
dont understand why youre wearing
it and they might say mean things.
Practice possible responses for when
someone confronts him, such as,
Most boys dont wear dresses, but
some do. And if youre concerned
about bullying, talk to your childs
teachers and to other parents.
Ultimately, your goal is to show him
that you have his back, even when
hes wearing costume fairy wings in
the grocery store.
SCHOOL-AGE
5-6 years
power
struggles
Try these levelheaded
ways to avoid
everyday battles.
by AMELIA RICHARDSON DRESS
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school-age
Encourage his
independence.
Your child wants to express his
individuality by making his own
choices, so try understanding his
resistance. If you want him to do his
homework right after school but he
wants to do it later, ask him why. Is
he hungry? Does he need a break
first? Approach the situation as an
opportunity to problem-solve with
your child. In the case of homework,
you might agree to a 20-minute
break before diving in, but no screen
time. Since hes participated in the
decision-making process, hell be
more likely to agree to the boundaries
that have been set. Look for various
ways to empower your childs
growing need for autonomy. Let him
have control over other things like
which cereal to have for breakfast
or what clothes to wear, says
Laura Goodman, a licensed parent
coach at Boost Parenting, in Duluth,
Minnesota. Letting him have a say
in some parts of his day may make
it easier when its time for you to
make the decisions.
Pay attention to
emotional triggers.
When your kid picks a fight, its not
always a sign of strength. Everyone
is susceptible to stress, including
children, says Dr. Stokes. If your child
is tired, hungry, or overstimulated,
Being insistent
is your childs way
of learning to be
her own person.
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Consider your
own feelings.
If your child refuses to clean his room,
you might be tempted to threaten
to take away the iPad for the week.
Regardless of whether you decide to
enforce these consequences, try to
stay calm; otherwise your child will
be more likely to respond heatedly
instead of rationally. Try to identify
your own triggerssuch as feeling
disrespected or unappreciated, or
needing to assert authoritythat
make you initiate a power struggle,
suggests Tracie Giargiari, Ph.D.,
a psychologist at Thrive Health and
Wellness in Longmont, Colorado.
Even if your child is the instigator,
the situation changes when you
remain calm.
Sometimes, you may just need a
five-minute break to decide how to
handle the situation. You might say,
Since were both upset, lets talk
about this in a few minutes. When
you return to the conversation,
you can either come to a solution
together or explore the reason for
his resistance.
social
smarts
Kids are focused on
photos, fans, and
followerslike it or
not. by MARISA COHEN
Decide whether
shes ready.
Technically, we shouldnt even be
having this discussion. According
to the Childrens Online Privacy
Protection Act, its illegal for
commercial websites and apps to
allow children under age 13 to open
an online account without verifiable
parental consent. The law was
created to keep companies from
collecting data about kids and
marketing to them, says Stephen
Balkam, the founder and CEO of
the nonprofit Family Online Safety
Institute. Still, most children are
savvy enough to get around this rule
NATURAL FLAVORS
NATURAL SWEETENERS
NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS
ages + stages
big kid
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Her shadow.
Puppies. Shes fine with grown dogs, but puppies terrify her.
PA R E N T S
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Terri Ruiz
Serenity Garretson-Evans
Her belly button. She burst into hysterics trying to brush it off. Kristin Kohl Wardwell
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